fax

noun
UK: /fæks/
US: /fæks/

  1. A machine or process used to send documents electronically over a phone line.

    1. I will send you the contract by fax right away so you can sign it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company still relies on fax for official document exchanges due to security concerns. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

facsimile
fax verb

  1. To send a document to someone using a fax machine.

    1. Can you fax me the document today before noon please? [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to fax this form to the insurance company before the deadline passes. [ ] [ ]
fax noun

  1. An act of sending or receiving documents by fax.

    1. I got the fax you sent, but the last page was unreadable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The important fax came while the office was closed yesterday morning. [ ] [ ]
fax adjective

  1. Relating to the process of sending documents via fax.

    1. I need your fax number so I can send you the document. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company relies heavily on fax communications for interdepartmental memos. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fax" is /fæks/ in British English and /fæks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fax": facsimile.

Example usage of "fax": "I will send you the contract by fax right away so you can sign it.". More examples on the page.