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Faxing: meaning, definitions and examples

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faxing

 

[ fæk.sɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sending documents

Faxing refers to the process of transmitting printed material electronically over a telephone line to a fax machine or a computer. It was widely used in offices before the advent of email and digital document sharing. Although its popularity has declined due to new technologies, some businesses still rely on faxing for sending important documents securely and with legal validation. Faxing allows for quick communication and the ability to send signed documents without needing physical delivery.

Synonyms

communicating, sending, transmitting

Examples of usage

  • I will be faxing the contract to you shortly.
  • She is faxing the reports to her supervisor.
  • They still use faxing for sensitive information.
  • Faxing is a secure way to send medical records.

Translations

Translations of the word "faxing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envio de fax

🇮🇳 फैक्स भेजना

🇩🇪 Faxversand

🇮🇩 pengiriman faks

🇺🇦 факсування

🇵🇱 wysyłanie faksu

🇯🇵 ファックス送信

🇫🇷 envoi de fax

🇪🇸 envío de fax

🇹🇷 faks gönderimi

🇰🇷 팩스 발송

🇸🇦 إرسال الفاكس

🇨🇿 odesílání faxu

🇸🇰 posielanie faxu

🇨🇳 传真发送

🇸🇮 pošiljanje faksa

🇮🇸 faxsending

🇰🇿 факс жіберу

🇬🇪 ფაქსის გაგზავნა

🇦🇿 faks göndərmə

🇲🇽 envío de fax

Etymology

The term 'faxing' comes from the abbreviation of 'facsimile', which means a copy or reproduction of a document. The technology for faxing was developed in the mid-19th century, with the first successful fax machine invented by Alexander Bain in 1843. Later, in 1865, Elisha Gray patented a device that could send images over the telegraph. The use of fax machines became more widespread in the 1980s with the introduction of more affordable models for offices. This communication method gained prominence due to its ability to deliver copies of documents quickly and its legal acceptance in many jurisdictions. However, with the rise of digital communication methods, such as emails and online document sharing platforms, the use of faxing has significantly declined but it remains in use for specific industries where security and paper documentation are still required.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,063, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.