Definitions

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  • proper noun Wiktionary and WMF jargon A version of the encyclopedia Wikipedia (an open-content online encyclopedia, collaboratively developed over the World Wide Web) in a particular language.
  • proper noun A heterogeneity which encompasses this encyclopedia in its many language versions, the community that develops it and the process of its development.
  • proper noun neologism A main-belt asteroid (No. 274301).
  • noun figuratively A source of abundant encyclopedic knowledge.
  • verb To consult Wikipedia for information.

Etymologies

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Blend of wiki and encyclopedia, coined by Larry Sanger.

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Examples

  • Links for James E. Gunn: [[wikipedia: James_Gunn_ (author) | Wikipedia]],

    Gutenberg - Recent changes [en] Kpulliam 2009

  • Links for James E. Gunn: [[wikipedia: James_Gunn_ (author) | Wikipedia]],

    Gutenberg - Recent changes [en] Kpulliam 2009

  • The part I use most is the IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) section (see wikipedia for definition), which contains detailed .pdf pages of information from how to interpret dispays to predetermined intercepts and VOR tracking (again good info at Wikipedia).

    Archive 2007-01-01 Municipal Politics Blog 2007

  • I haven't denounced anybody, but would point you to this wikipedia page (the usual Wikipedia health warnings apply, link at end of message) which lists scientists opposing the mainstream consensus (which I support).

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2007

  • One example was in 2006 by an anonymous commenter on a web site discussing wikipedia who said "I see corporations paying for wikiturf to be even more of a problem than the astroturfing in forums and blog comments because so many people link to Wikipedia."

    Wikiturfing Cliff Pickover 2006

  • One example was in 2006 by an anonymous commenter on a web site discussing wikipedia who said "I see corporations paying for wikiturf to be even more of a problem than the astroturfing in forums and blog comments because so many people link to Wikipedia."

    Archive 2006-12-01 Cliff Pickover 2006

  • Since all search results will be tied to wikipedia, either directly by linking to wikipedia content or because the sites are linked to from Wikipedia, real people will eventually be determining all search results and rankings within Wikiasari.

    2006 December Michael Arrington 2005

  • Since all search results will be tied to wikipedia, either directly by linking to wikipedia content or because the sites are linked to from Wikipedia, real people will eventually be determining all search results and rankings within Wikiasari.

    Wikia To Launch Search Engine: Exclusive Screenshot Michael Arrington 2005

  • Although "inflation" is sometimes used to refer to a rise in the prices of a ... en. wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflationm Cosmic inflation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In physical cosmology, cosmic inflation is the idea that the nascent universe passed through a phase of exponential expansion that was driven by a ...

    WN.com - Articles related to Inflation softens to 9.59 % in April 2010

  • More www. mercurynews.com www. pcworld.com en. wikipedia.org Images from Wikipedia.

    WN.com - Articles related to Nokia says no to Google Android 2010

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