What does FAXED mean?

faxed

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: past tense and past participle of fax (to send a document or image electronically using a fax machine or computer)

Pronunciations: US: /fækst/; UK: /fækst/

Origin and Usage: The word "faxed" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "fax." The verb "fax" originated from the noun "facsimile," which means an exact copy or reproduction of a document or image. "Fax" was first used as a verb in the 1980s when fax machines became widely used in offices and businesses. Today, faxing is still used in some industries and organizations, but it has largely been replaced by email and other electronic communication methods.

Synonyms: sent by fax, transmitted by fax, faxed over

Related Words: fixed, taxed, mixed, axled, vexed

Example Sentences:

• The document was faxed to the client yesterday.
• She faxed the contract to the lawyer for review.
• He had already faxed the report before leaving the office.