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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