What is another word for faxes?

Pronunciation: [fˈaksɪz] (IPA)

The word "faxes" refers to a type of document transmission technology that has become less popular in recent years. However, there are several synonyms that can be used instead of "faxes" that still carry the same meaning. These include "facsimiles," which is the full term for the shortened version "faxes," "fax transmissions," "fax messages," and "fax documents." Other synonyms could include "document scans," "digital transmissions," or "electronic messages." Each of these phrases can be used in place of "faxes" to convey the same idea of transmitting a document via technology. While the word "faxes" may be fading from use, these synonyms ensure that the concept remains relevant.

What are the hypernyms for Faxes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    telecommunication systems, communications systems, document transfer systems, office technology.

Usage examples for Faxes

The services will automatically convert incoming faxes to computer-readable text and pictures, so that you can use them in word processing and other computer applications.
"The Online World"
Odd de Presno
It worked as either a traditional notebook computer, or as a keyboard-less slate computer, and its built-in modem made it easy to access on-line services and the Internet, or send and receive faxes.
"Undo-a-Novel-By-Joe-Hutsko"
Hutsko, Joe

Famous quotes with Faxes

  • Basically I started to jot notes, lots of faxes back and forth to my writer, we faxed ideas throughout the whole first draft, and started all over again.
    Bruce Boxleitner
  • Unlike then, the mail stream of today has diminished by such things as e-mails and faxes and cell phones and text messages, largely electronic means of communication that replace mail.
    John M. McHugh
  • So I have a friend who works for me once a week. She's got e-mail, so anybody that must send an e-mail, they send it to her and she faxes it to me. Sounds like a long way of doing things, but it works for me.
    Marian McPartland
  • There are still a lot of cases in the world where you order something and then you see 'Delivery will be in 8-12 weeks.' This is because of the faxes and forms that still exist.
    John Patrick
  • I think when I'm in love, I really am very good with calling, little faxes, and visiting and I really put a lot of effort into it. I'm really not the one that's not available because of work and I'm very sad when I actually leave.
    Franka Potente

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