Word
FAQ
Phoneticsfaq
Definitions
01list of common questions
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. Stands for Frequently Asked Questions. A list of questions that people often ask about a product or service, along with the answers.
n. Abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions. A compilation of common inquiries and authoritative answers, typically hosted on a website to reduce the volume of direct support requests.
“If you have trouble setting up your account, check the FAQ on our website.”
“The company updated its online FAQ to address the most common technical issues reported by users after the latest software release.”
Synonyms
02video game guide
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal
n. A document that explains how to play a video game, solve puzzles, and win.
n. A comprehensive strategy guide or walkthrough for a video game, often created by players to assist others with gameplay mechanics and secrets.
“I had to read a game FAQ to find the secret door in the castle.”
“Dedicated players often spend weeks compiling detailed FAQs that document every hidden item and boss strategy within the game.”
Usage
Often used interchangeably with 'walkthrough' in gaming communities.
Synonyms
Etymology
Initialism of frequently asked questions.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated
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