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"Weasel words" are words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful had been said, when in fact only a vague or ambiguous claim has been communicated. Phrases such as "some say", "many scholars believe", "it is widely thought", "many are of the opinion" etc. are example of weasel terms.For more information seeWP:WEASEL.
The following can be used to note articles with excessive weasel words:
{{Weasel|{{subst:DATE}}}} for entire articles{{Weasel|section|{{subst:DATE}}}} for sectionsThis template will add articles toCategory:Articles with weasel words.
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Tag to be placed at the top of an article. Used for articles that employ weasel words too much.Weasel words are words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful had been said, when in fact only a vague or ambiguous claim has been communicated. Phrases such as "some say", "many scholars believe", "it is widely thought", "many are of the opinion" etc. are example of weasel terms.
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