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'''Centiare''' is an online reference directory which aims to be a compendium of all commercial, non-profit, and personal enterprises. While Centiare uses the same powerful [[MediaWiki]] software used by [[Wikipedia]], it features custom extensions that enhance its functionality in many distinct ways:
:*Centiare includes '''''Directory''''' listings that cannot be edited/modified other than by the company, entity, or person who can rightfully claim that space.
:*Centiare incorporates '''semantic''' tagging that enables quick and accurate searches and/or '''''Directory''''' browsing within different parameters e.g. industry, zip code, city/state/country, etc.
:*Centiare supports and welcomes '''advocate''' points-of-view (APOV) within '''''Directory''''' listings, as well as traditional neutral points-of-view (NPOV) for main page contributions.
[[Directory:Centiare|Centiare]] was created and is managed by [[Directory:Karl Nagel Co.|Karl Nagel & Co., LLC]].
== Etymology ==
The word "centiare" describes an old metric system unit of area, equal to 1 square meter, used in some countries for measuring small land areas. The Latin word "centum" describes "hundred", and the Greek word "centro" describes "center". The Latin "are" or "area" refers to "level ground" or "open space". Thus, from an etymological perspective, Centiare strives to level the playing field by being an open and free center devoted 100% to commercial, non-profit and personal enterprises.