fax
1 of 2noun/fæks/
Forms:faxes
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a device that can send and receive documents in electronic form using a telephone line and then print them
C1Learn more on WikipediaA fax, short for facsimile, is a device used to send and receive documents over a telephone line. It works by scanning a physical document, converting it into a digital signal, and transmitting it to another fax machine, which prints a copy of the document. Fax machines were widely used in offices and businesses to send contracts, forms, and other documents quickly and securely. While less common today due to digital communication methods, fax machines are still used in some industries that require signed or legally binding documents to be sent in their original form.
- He sent the contract via fax to ensure it reached the client promptly.
- The fax machine beeped as it received the document from the sender.
- She printed out the email and faxed it to the recipient's office for their records.
- The office has a dedicated fax line for sending and receiving important documents.
- The fax machine at the doctor's office hummed quietly as it transmitted medical records.
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