Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fax
noun/verb
faks
Definition
A fax is a document that is sent electronically over a telephone line or through a dedicated fax machine.
Examples
- She sent the contract via fax to the lawyer.
- Can you fax me the details of the meeting?
- The office still uses a fax machine for important documents.
Meaning
The term ‘fax’ refers to both the process of sending documents and the machine used to send and receive these documents.
Synonyms
- facsimile
- transmission
- copy
