KWIC

noun

ˈkwik

: a computer-generated index alphabetized on a keyword that appears within a brief context

Word History

Etymology

keyword in context

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of KWIC was in 1959

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“KWIC.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/KWIC. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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