What does WIKIS mean?

Wikis

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A website or database that allows users to create and edit content collaboratively.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈwɪkis/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈwɪkis/

Origin and Usage: The term "wiki" was coined by Ward Cunningham in 1995. It comes from the Hawaiian word "wikiwiki," which means "quick." The first wiki was created by Cunningham in 1995, and it was called the WikiWikiWeb. Wikis have become popular tools for collaborative writing and knowledge sharing. Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, is the most well-known example of a wiki.

Synonyms: Collaborative website, collaborative database, knowledge base.

Related Words: Blogs, forums, sites.

Example Sentences:

• She used a wiki to collaborate with her colleagues on a research project.
• Wikipedia is a well-known example of a wiki.
• The wiki allowed the team to work together on the document in real time.