What is Wikipedia used for?
Wikipedia has a lofty goal: a comprehensive collection of all of the knowledge in the world. Wikipedia's purpose is to benefit readers by acting as a widely accessible and free encyclopedia; a comprehensive written compendium that contains information on all branches of knowledge.
What is the full form of Wikipedia?
The name was suggested by Sanger on 11 January 2001 as a portmanteau of the words wiki (Hawaiian for "quick") and encyclopedia. The wikipedia.com and wikipedia.org domain names were registered on 12 and 13 January, respectively, with wikipedia.org being brought online on the same day.
What are 4 benefits of using Wikipedia?
PROS to using Wikipedia
Can help you get started with a general idea of what a topic is about. Nicely-organized and easy-to-use pages. Cross-referenced to related information. Wide range of information, much of which is becoming more reliable.