facsimile number

Meaning

1. 1nouncountableformal

   The telephone-style number that identifies a fax machine, used to send documents to it over a phone line.

   Grammar: Countable: list a facsimile number, two facsimile numbers.

   Patterns

   • facsimile number for someone
   • send something to a facsimile number

   Please include your facsimile number on the application form.

   The letterhead gave a telephone line and a facsimile number.

   Do you have a facsimile number for the legal department?

Word forms

Common combinations

provide a facsimile number

Please provide a facsimile number if you want a copy faxed.

dial the facsimile number

Dial the facsimile number and wait for the tone.

office facsimile number

The office facsimile number is printed at the bottom.

telephone and facsimile number

Both a telephone and facsimile number are listed.

Synonyms and how they differ

fax number

is the everyday short form; facsimile number sounds more formal and official.

telefax number

is an older, mostly European phrase used on business paperwork.

phone number

is for voice calls, while a facsimile number only reaches a fax machine.

Word family

facsimile noun

an exact copy; a fax

fax noun

short form of facsimile

fax verb

to send a document by fax

telefax noun

another word for fax

Commonly confused: facsimile number or fax number?

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