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Wikipedia aims to be a neutral compilation of verifiable, established facts.

This means:

Neutral
Wikipedia does not judge or advocate specific views or opinions, or make determinations on "correctness". Differing views must be presented without bias.
Compilation
Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and not an indiscriminate collection of information. There is a process which results in articles that are useful for readers seeking overview or detail.
Verifiable
Information must be realistically verifiable, including being cited from reliable sources.
Established
Original ideas, interpretations, or research cannot be verified, and thus are inappropriate for Wikipedia. Wikipedia is not a primary source; it strives to be a tertiary source.
Facts
Wikipedia is about facts, not opinions. Articles may state, neutrally and factually, which people hold what opinions, but must not judge.

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