| Word | wiki |
|---|---|
| Date | October 14, 2009 |
| Type | noun |
| Syllables | WIK-ee |
| Etymology | Today, wikis are common stops on the information superhighway; however, they only date to 1995, after computer programmer Ward Cunningham introduced his software WikiWikiWeb to the world. The software, whose name is based on a Hawaiian term for "quick," allows Web site visitors to contribute content to its pages and comment on and make changes to information posted by others. A site using the software is referred to as a "wiki." |
| Examples | The corporation has designed a wiki to make communication and collaboration simpler and more efficient among its employees worldwide. |
| Definition | : a Web site that allows visitors to make changes, contributions, or corrections |
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