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What is the difference between Wikipedia and wiktionary? ›

Wiktionary is generally a secondary source for its subject matter (definitions of words and phrases) whereas Wikipedia is a tertiary source for its subject matter (topics).

Wiktionary has grown beyond a standard dictionary and now includes a thesaurus, a rhyme guide, phrase books, language statistics and extensive appendices. We aim to include not only the definition of a word, but also enough information to really understand it.

Wiktionary is a multilingual, web-based project to create a free content dictionary of all words in all languages. It is collaboratively edited via a wiki, and its name is a portmanteau of the words wiki and dictionary. It is available in 171 languages and in Simple English.

The Free Dictionary is a website that puts a lot of information together from different places, like dictionaries and even Wikipedia. It is run by a company called Farlex in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. Farlex also runs The Free Library, which has old classic books and periodicals like newspapers and magazines.

Like its sister project Wikipedia, Wiktionary is run by the Wikimedia Foundation, and is written collaboratively by volunteers, dubbed "Wiktionarians". Its wiki software, MediaWiki, allows almost anyone with access to the website to create and edit entries.

Wikipedia is free content that anyone can edit, use, modify, and distribute.

More than a dictionary, the OED is a comprehensive guide to current and historical word meanings in English. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely accepted as the most complete record of the English language ever assembled.

While the Oxford English Dictionary gives you the meaning of the word as well as its origin, the Cambridge Dictionary gives a more practical explanation along with an example of how to use the word in a sentence.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language.

cheating (comparative more cheating, superlative most cheating) Unsporting or underhand. Unfaithful or adulterous.

What is Wiktionary belief? ›

(uncountable) The quality or state of believing. My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong. (uncountable) Religious faith.

That steals sacred things or robs a temple; sacrilegious. That violates or profanes sacred things; impious, godless, profane, sacrilegious.

For general purpose word reference, it's quite good. But if you need a set of reference works that's far more in depth and scope, then the paid version, Dictionary! , will probably fit your needs better.

The Encyclopedia Britannica contains carefully edited articles on all major topics. It fits the ideal purpose of a reference work as a place to get started, or to refer back to as you read and write. The articles in Britannica are written by expert authors who are both identifiable and credible.

The key difference between Wikipedia and Wikimedia, Wikipedia is a website, while Wikimedia is the organization that makes information access possible. Meanwhile, the main focus of Wikipedia is on creating and sharing knowledge, and Wikipedia provides the infrastructure and resources needed to support the process.

"Wiki" is usually not a proper name and, when it is, it does not refer to Wikipedia. Please understand that "wiki" is a generic term that describes a type of website or software. The term "wiki" refers to a type of site patterned after C2 Wiki, the original site to use the term "wiki" (an abbreviation of WikiWikiWeb).

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Also, since Wikipedia can be edited by anyone at any time, articles may be prone to errors, including vandalism, so Wikipedia is not a reliable source. So, please do not use Wikipedia to make critical decisions.