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FAO

Meaning in office & administration, with examples

abbreviationCommon term

In office & administration, FAO means: Short for for the attention of, used to direct a letter or message to a particular person or team.

In Turkish: ilgili kişinin dikkatine

How it is used

Used on letters, envelopes and formal messages; FAO names the intended handler rather than changing the postal address.

Example sentences

  1. Write FAO Accounts Payable above the company address on the envelope.

    The routing instruction directs the letter to a team within the company.

  2. The letter is marked FAO Ms Kaya, so please place it in her incoming tray.

    The abbreviation identifies the particular person meant to handle the letter.

Common collocations

  • marked FAO
  • FAO the office manager
  • FAO Accounts Payable
  • replyTo answer a message, question, or request in speech or writing.
  • email threadA series of connected email messages on the same subject, shown together in date order.

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