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   2 days ago · English is the largest language by number of speakers. English is spoken by communities on every continent and on islands in all the major oceans. The countries where English is spoken can be grouped into different categories according to how English is used in each country.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wikipedia:GlossaryWikipedia:Glossary - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · The English-language Wikipedia should have only pages in English. Non-English pages, listed on Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English, are subject to deletion unless translated. See also: Wikipedia:Translation for requests for translations into English of pages from foreign-language Wikipedias. Transwiki

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   What does a Wikipedia Encyclopaedia do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Wikipedia, free Internet-based encyclopaedia, started in 2001, that operates under an open-source management style. It is overseen by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation.

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   • Wikipedia uses a collaborative software known as wiki that facilitates the creation and development of articles. Although some highly publicized problems have called attention to Wikipedia ’s editorial process, they have done little to dampen public use of the resource, which is one of the most-visited sites on the Internet.

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   • Wikipedia is " written collaboratively by volunteers from all around the world" and relies on the collective wisdom of its volunteers to get the facts right and to balance the opinions expressed.

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4. www.britannica.com › dictionaryFind Definitions & Meanings of Words | Britannica Dictionary

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   1 day ago · Clear and simple definitions in American English from Britannica's language experts. More usage examples than any other dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionaryCambridge Free English Dictionary and Thesaurus

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   May 1, 2024 · Cambridge Dictionary - English dictionary, English-Spanish translation and British & American English audio pronunciation from Cambridge University Press.

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   Apr 26, 2024 · The Oxford English Dictionary, definitive historical dictionary of the English language, originally consisting of 12 volumes and a 1-volume supplement. The dictionary is a corrected and updated revision of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (NED), which was published in 10 volumes.

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8. www.britannica.com › topic › WikipediaWikipedia | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Wikipedia, free Internet-based encyclopedia, started in 2001, that operates under an open-source management style. It is overseen by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation and is one of the most-visited sites on the Internet. It uses a collaborative software known as wiki for editing articles.

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   4 days ago · Almost every student, faculty member, and librarian knows from experience how valuable Wikipedia can actually be when looking for quick background information about almost any topic. But what are the differences between Wikipedia and the traditional, scholarly reference works listed and described on the Reference Shelf tab of this guide?