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Hatnote

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(wiki jargon) A short note placed at the top of an article, normally to provide links to other similarly named articles or disambiguation pages..

Example Sentences

If a reader searches for dioxin, she arrives at this article. The too-long hatnote on this page probably befuddled many readers looking for the Wikipedia article Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins.
A hatnote on this default page points readers to the disambiguation page if they're looking for articles using a different meaning of the term.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hatnote mean?

Hatnote means (wiki jargon) A short note placed at the top of an article, normally to provide links to other similarly named articles or disambiguation pages..

What is a synonym for hatnote?

Common synonyms include headnote.

What is the opposite of hatnote?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use hatnote in a sentence?

If a reader searches for dioxin, she arrives at this article. The too-long hatnote on this page probably befuddled many readers looking for the Wikipedia article Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins.

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