What does FAXES mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. a system for transmitting copies of written or printed material and drawings, photographs, etc., by telegraph or telephone lines
2. the material so transmitted

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈfæksɪz/
• UK: /ˈfæksɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "faxes" is the plural form of "fax," which is a shortened form of "facsimile." The word "facsimile" comes from the Latin word "fac simile," which means "make similar." The use of fax machines became popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but with the rise of email and other digital communication methods, the use of faxes has declined in recent years.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

• facts
• boxes
• taxes
• axes
• hexes

Example Sentences

1. She sent the contract by faxes.
2. The faxes were difficult to read because of the poor quality.