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[ หˆwษชki ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online resource

A 'wiki' is a collaborative website that allows users to create, edit, and share content easily. The term is derived from the Hawaiian word 'wiki', meaning 'quick', highlighting the platform's ability to facilitate swift changes and updates. Wikis are commonly used for information sharing, collaborative projects, and documentation. The most famous example is Wikipedia, which contains millions of articles written by volunteers from around the world.

Synonyms

collaborative platform, knowledge base, online encyclopedia

Examples of usage

  • I found the information I needed on the wiki.
  • Many students contribute to the course wiki.
  • The wiki contains useful resources for research.
  • You can edit the wiki page to improve it.
  • He created a wiki for the project team.

Translations

Translations of the word "wiki" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น wiki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wiki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wiki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใ‚ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท wiki

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ wiki

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท wiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„ํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูŠูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wiki

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ wiki

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปดๅŸบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ wiki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ wiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wiki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ wiki

Etymology

The word 'wiki' was first coined by Ward Cunningham in 1995, who developed the concept of 'wiki' as a web-based platform to enable users to easily contribute and edit content. Cunningham created the first wiki called 'WikiWikiWeb', which allowed users to write and share articles collaboratively without needing technical skills. The term comes from the Hawaiian word 'wiki', which translates to 'quick' or 'fast'. This reflects the ease and speed with which content can be created and modified on such platforms. Over the years, wikis have become popular for various applications, including educational resources, community documentation, and collaborative knowledge sharing, exemplified by platforms like Wikipedia, which has vastly expanded the concept of wikis to the public at large.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,335, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.