Fax - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Fax is a method of sending documents electronically over telephone lines. It scans printed material and transmits it as an image to a recipient’s fax machine or digital device.
Definition:
A document transmitted electronically over telephone lines.
Synonyms:
telecopy, facsimile, electronic copy
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
original, handwritten letter
Common Collocations:
send a fax, receive a fax, fax machine, fax number
Derivatives:
faxing, faxed
Usage Tips:
Use "fax" as a noun for the document or a verb for the action of sending it.
Common Phrases:
fax over, fax back, by fax
Etymology:
Shortened from "facsimile," derived from Latin "fac simile" (make similar).
Examples:
- 1. Please fax the contract by noon.
- 2. She received a fax from the office yesterday.
- 3. The old fax machine is no longer working.
- 4. Can you fax me the details as soon as possible?