[Wikipedia-l] Wiktionary

[rose.parks at att.net]

Hi,

     I am wondering what the purpose of a wiki 
dictionary is. A dictionary normally gives 
the "standard" definition of a word, based on a great 
deal of research, the pronunciation, using that 
dictionaries own guide, an etymology in some 
dictionaries, and examples of usage, in some 
dictionaries.
    Are we in a position to determine "standard" usage 
and, if so, on what basis?
    There are numerous online dictionaries with good 
reputations. What can we do to improve on this?
     Is this a place to "dump" entries that are 
definitional and no more?

          As Ever,

             Ruth Ifcher

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> We could make www.wiktionary.com -- a wiki-based dictionary.  I probably
> wouldn't want to work much on it myself, but other people might.
> 
> Larry
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