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Fax
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Simple meaning
What does Fax mean?
A document sent by fax machine.
Dictionary definition
A document sent electronically over a phone line, or the act of sending one.
Example sentences
Fax in a sentence
easy
The office received a fax.
medium
Please fax the form today.
hard
Fax is older office technology, but some businesses still use it for documents.
Synonyms
Words like Fax
document transmissionSending a document electronically.
documentRelated word that supports the meaning of fax.
Antonyms
Opposite words
hand deliveryPhysically carrying a document.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fax, depending on context.
Word family
Fax word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fax mean?
Fax means a document sent by fax machine.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fax?
Document Transmission is close in meaning to fax in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fax?
Hand Delivery contrasts with fax.
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