Definition

=**What is a wiki?** = A wiki is a collaborative website and authoring tool that allows users to easily add, remove, and edit content. The name comes from the Hawaiian “wiki-wiki” meaning “quick." Characterized by ease of use, a wiki is an effective tool for collaborative authoring. Adding to a wiki is much like word processing and changes are instantly available. Wiki environments are text-based, but can incorporate graphics, audio, video, and animation.

=== Wikis in Plain English by Common Craft ===

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