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KWIC

Pronunciation: /kwɪk/

Definition of KWIC

noun

[mass noun, as modifier] Computing
  • denoting a database search in which the keyword is shown highlighted in the middle of the display, with the text forming its context on either side.

Origin:

1950s: acronym from key word in centre

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Definition of KWIC in the US English dictionary
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