[User]
Which numbered sense of "state" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: US banks repay <t>state</t> support

Senses:
1. definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge
3. definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | examples=the state has elected a new president
5. definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. definition=the territory occupied by a nation | examples=he returned to the land of his birth
8. definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "US banks repay state support"

In this context, "state" refers to the government entity providing financial support. Let me look at each sense:

1. A constituent administrative district - not the meaning here
2. The way something is with respect to its main attributes - not the meaning here
3. The group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state - this could be it, referring to the government
4. A politically organized body of people under a single government - this could also be it, referring to the nation/government
5. Chemistry term about matter - not relevant
6. A state of depression or agitation - not relevant
7. The territory occupied by a nation - not relevant, though it could mean the nation itself
8. The US Department of State - possibly, but this is specifically about the US federal department

The phrase "state support" means government support. The "state" here refers to the government providing financial support to banks.

Looking at definitions 3 and 4:
- Definition 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state"
- Definition 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government"

Definition 3 seems most appropriate as it specifically refers to the government (the group of people in government), which is what provides state support. Definition 4 is broader - it refers to the nation as a whole.

The answer should be 3.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

[User]
Which numbered sense of "support" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: US banks repay state <t>support</t>

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together
2. definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party
3. definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support
4. definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | examples=they called for artillery support
5. definition=documentary validation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent
6. definition=the financial means whereby one lives | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep
7. definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
10. definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "US banks repay state support"

In this context, "support" refers to financial assistance or financial resources that the state (government) provided to the banks. The banks are now repaying this financial aid.

Let me check each sense:

1. "the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities" - This could fit, as it involves providing money.

2. "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - This is about supporting a cause/policy, not really financial support in this specific sense.

3. "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - This talks about immaterial assistance, but we're talking about money/financial support.

4. "a military operation" - Not relevant here.

5. "documentary validation" - Not relevant.

6. "the financial means whereby one lives" - This is about means of living, not quite the right fit.

7. "supporting structure that holds up" - Physical support, not relevant.

8. "the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening" - Physical support, not relevant.

9. "a musical part" - Not relevant.

10. "any device that bears the weight of another thing" - Physical support, not relevant.

11. "financial resources provided to make some project possible" - This seems like the best fit. The state provided financial resources (support) to banks to help them, and now they're repaying it.

The answer should be 11.

type: thinking

currency: USD


[User]
Which numbered sense of "bank" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The crisis-hit US major <t>banks</t> are breaking free from their state shackles.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The crisis-hit US major <t>banks</t> are breaking free from their state shackles."

The context is about US major banks that are in crisis and breaking free from state control. This is clearly referring to financial institutions like Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, etc.

Let me look at the relevant senses:

1. Sloping land - doesn't fit
2. A financial institution that accepts deposits and channels money into lending activities - this fits perfectly
3. A long ridge or pile - doesn't fit
4. An arrangement of similar objects in a row - doesn't fit
5. A supply or stock held in reserve - doesn't fit
6. Gambling house funds - doesn't fit
7. A slope in a turn of a road - doesn't fit
8. A container for keeping money at home - doesn't fit
9. A building where banking is transacted - this could fit, but it's more about the building itself rather than the institution/organization
10. A flight maneuver - doesn't fit

The sentence is clearly talking about financial institutions. Sense 2 defines "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities" which is the perfect fit.

Sense 9 is about "a building in which the business of banking transacted" - this is more physical/structural, while the sentence is talking about the banks as institutions/organizations breaking free from state control.

The answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "state" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their <t>state</t> shackles.

Senses:
1. definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge
3. definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | examples=the state has elected a new president
5. definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. definition=the territory occupied by a nation | examples=he returned to the land of his birth
8. definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles."

The sentence is saying that banks are breaking free from "state shackles" - meaning they are breaking free from the control or restrictions imposed by the state/government.

Let me consider each sense:

1. "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts" - This doesn't fit. It's not about a geographical territory.

2. "the way something is with respect to its main attributes" - This doesn't fit the context of "breaking free from state shackles."

3. "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" - This could work. The banks are breaking free from government control/restrictions.

4. "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - This could also work. The banks are breaking free from the organized governmental body.

5. Chemistry definition - Doesn't apply here.

6. "a state of depression or agitation" - Doesn't fit.

7. "the territory occupied by a nation" - Could work, but seems less likely than 3 or 4.

8. US Department of State - Doesn't fit the context.

The most natural reading is that "state" refers to the government or governmental authority. This would be either sense 3 (the group of people comprising the government) or sense 4 (a politically organized body of people under a single government).

Sense 3 is "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state"
Sense 4 is "a politically organized body of people under a single government"

In the context of "breaking free from state shackles," it refers to breaking free from government control/restrictions. Both 3 and 4 could work, but sense 4 seems more general and fitting - it's about the state as a political entity that exercises control.

Actually, looking more carefully, sense 3 is about the government (people in government), while sense 4 is about the political entity itself.

When discussing regulatory constraints or governmental restrictions like "state shackles," the reference is to the state as a political system rather than individual government officials. This points to sense 4 as the intended meaning.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "shackle" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state <t>shackles</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
2. definition=a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

raw_output:
1

The sentence uses "shackles" metaphorically to mean restrictions or constraints on the banks' freedom, which corresponds to the first definition about a restraint that confines or restricts freedom.

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state <t>shackles</t>."

The sentence is using "shackles" in a metaphorical sense. It's talking about banks "breaking free from" state restrictions or controls. The "shackles" here represent constraints or restrictions imposed by the state on the banks.

Let me look at the two definitions:
1. "a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)" - This definition includes both the literal meaning of a physical restraint AND the metaphorical sense of something that restricts freedom.

2. "a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar" - This is a more specific, technical definition referring to a type of hardware/clasp.

In the sentence, "shackles" is being used metaphorically to mean "restrictions" or "constraints" on the banks' freedom. This aligns with definition 1, which specifically mentions "restraint that confines or restricts freedom."

The answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "shackle" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state <t>shackles</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
2. definition=a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

[Assistant]
1

The sentence uses "shackles" metaphorically to mean restrictions or constraints on the banks' freedom, which corresponds to the first definition about a restraint that confines or restricts freedom.

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 2. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content:
The user is asking me to choose between sense 1 and sense 2 for the word "shackles" in the context: "The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles."

Let me reconsider:

Sense 1: "a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)"

Sense 2: "a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar"

In the sentence, "shackles" is being used metaphorically to mean restrictions or constraints preventing the banks from operating freely. This is definitely sense 1 - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom.

The user said my previous answer was invalid, but I answered "1" which seems correct. Let me think about what could have gone wrong. Maybe they wanted just the number without explanation? Let me re-read their instruction: "Return only the integer."

Oh, I see - in my previous response I said "1" followed by an explanation. They asked me to return ONLY the integer. So I need to just provide "1" with no explanation.

So the answer should just be:

1


[User]
Which numbered sense of "support" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the <t>support</t> from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together
2. definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party
3. definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support
4. definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | examples=they called for artillery support
5. definition=documentary validation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent
6. definition=the financial means whereby one lives | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep
7. definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
10. definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the <t>support</t> from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go."

The sentence is talking about Bank of America repaying money they received from TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program), which was a government fund designed to provide financial assistance to banks during the financial crisis.

In this context, "support" refers to financial assistance or funding provided to the bank. Let me check which definition matches best:

1. Activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying money or necessities - this could work but it's more general
2. Aiding a cause or policy - not relevant here
3. Something providing immaterial assistance - not quite, this is material (financial)
4. Military operation - not relevant
5. Documentary validation - not relevant
6. The financial means whereby one lives - not quite, this is more about personal income
7. Supporting structure - not relevant
8. Act of bearing weight - not relevant
9. Musical part - not relevant
10. Device bearing weight - not relevant
11. Financial resources provided to make some project possible - this seems like a very good fit

The "support" here is the financial resources (money) that TARP provided to the bank. Definition 11 explicitly mentions "financial resources provided to make some project possible" and the example mentions "the foundation provided support for the experiment."

So the answer is 11.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "bank" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the <t>bank</t> protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the <t>bank</t> protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go."

The context is about Bank of America repaying support from a "bank protection fund" - this is referring to TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program), which was a government program to support financial institutions.

Looking at the senses:
1. Sloping land - doesn't fit
2. A financial institution that accepts deposits and channels money into lending - this could fit, as Bank of America is a financial institution, but the phrase "bank protection fund" seems to be referring to something broader
3. A long ridge or pile - doesn't fit
4. An arrangement of similar objects in a row - doesn't fit
5. A supply or stock held in reserve for future use - this could fit, as TARP was a fund/supply of money held in reserve
6. The funds held by a gambling house - doesn't fit
7. A slope in a turn of a road/track - doesn't fit
8. A container for keeping money - doesn't fit
9. A building where banking business is transacted - doesn't fit
10. A flight maneuver - doesn't fit

The word "bank" in "bank protection fund" is referring to a financial institution (the banking industry in general), so sense 2 is most appropriate. The "bank protection fund" means a protection fund for banks/banking institutions.

The answer should be 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "protection" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank <t>protection</t> fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of protecting someone or something | examples=the witnesses demanded police protection
2. definition=a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury | examples=they had no protection from the fallout
3. definition=defense against financial failure; financial independence | examples=his pension gave him security in his old age
4. definition=the condition of being protected | examples=they were huddled together for protection
5. definition=kindly endorsement and guidance | examples=the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
6. definition=the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition | examples=he made trade protection a plank in the party platform
7. definition=payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | examples=every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank <t>protection</t> fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go."

The sentence is talking about a "bank protection fund" which is TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program). This was a government program designed to protect the financial system during the 2008 financial crisis. It provided financial support to banks to prevent their failure.

So "protection" here refers to financial protection or protection against financial failure. The fund was meant to provide financial security and prevent banks from failing.

Let me look at the senses:
1. the activity of protecting someone or something - this is too general
2. a covering that is intended to protect from damage or injury - this is about physical covering
3. defense against financial failure; financial independence - THIS FITS! The protection fund was meant to defend against financial failure
4. the condition of being protected - this is more of a state, not what we're looking for
5. kindly endorsement and guidance - not relevant
6. the imposition of duties or quotas on imports - this is about trade protection
7. payment extorted by gangsters - not relevant

The answer is sense 3: "defense against financial failure; financial independence" - because TARP was a financial protection fund designed to prevent banks from failing.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "fund" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection <t>fund</t> TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Senses:
1. definition=a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
2. definition=a supply of something available for future use | examples=he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
3. definition=a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "fund" is being used:

"On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection <t>fund</t> TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go."

In this sentence, "fund" refers to TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program), which is described as a "bank protection fund." The context indicates that:
- It's something Bank of America received support from
- They are repaying money to it
- It's specifically a "bank protection fund"

Let me check each sense:

1. "a reserve of money set aside for some purpose" - This fits perfectly. TARP is indeed a reserve of money (the bailout fund) set aside for the purpose of protecting/supporting banks during the financial crisis.

2. "a supply of something available for future use" - This is more about storing/accumulating something, but the example given is about storing physical items (cigars). While it could technically apply, it doesn't fit the context as well.

3. "a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies" - This is a mutual fund definition. TARP is not a mutual fund; it's a government program/reserve fund.

The answer is clearly sense 1 - a reserve of money set aside for some purpose. TARP is a reserve of money set aside for the purpose of bank protection.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "amount" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the <t>amount</t> USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Senses:
1. definition=a quantity of money | examples=he borrowed a large sum
2. definition=the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion | examples=an adequate amount of food for four people
3. definition=how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
4. definition=a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "amount" is being used.

The sentence states: "Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion"

Here, "amount" refers to a specific quantity of money - USD 45 billion. It's being used to specify how much money was repaid.

Let me check each sense:

1. "a quantity of money" - with examples like "he borrowed a large sum"
   - This fits perfectly because we're talking about USD 45 billion, which is a quantity of money.

2. "the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion" - with examples like "an adequate amount of food for four people"
   - This doesn't fit as well. This sense is about comparing something to a criterion or requirement.

3. "how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify"
   - This is a general definition that could apply, but it's broader than needed.

4. "a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers"
   - This is about the result of addition, which doesn't apply here.

The most specific and accurate match is sense 1: "a quantity of money" because the sentence is specifically talking about USD 45 billion, which is a monetary amount.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "report" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: And, according to <t>reports</t> from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support.

Senses:
1. definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
2. definition=the act of informing by verbal report | examples=he heard reports that they were causing trouble
3. definition=a short account of the news | examples=the report of his speech
4. definition=a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) | examples=they heard a violent report followed by silence
5. definition=a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment | examples=his father signed his report card
6. definition=an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | examples=he got an A on his composition
7. definition=the general estimation that the public has for a person | examples=he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "And, according to <t>reports</t> from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support."

The word "reports" here refers to accounts or information that is being communicated/reported about Citigroup planning to repay state support. The broadcaster CNBC is providing information/accounts about this news.

Let me look at each sense:

1. "a written document describing the findings of some individual or group" - This could fit, as CNBC reports would be written/broadcasted documents about findings
2. "the act of informing by verbal report" - This is about the act of informing itself
3. "a short account of the news" - This fits well. CNBC is broadcasting news reports about Citigroup's plans. Reports from a broadcaster would be accounts of news.
4. "a sharp explosive sound" - Doesn't fit
5. "a written evaluation of a student's scholarship" - Doesn't fit
6. "an essay written as an assignment" - Doesn't fit
7. "the general estimation that the public has for a person" - Doesn't fit

Between 1 and 3, sense 3 "a short account of the news" seems more precise because:
- These are reports from a broadcaster (CNBC)
- Broadcasters provide news reports
- The context is about news/information being shared
- Sense 3 specifically mentions news accounts, which fits a broadcaster's reports better than a general "written document"

The answer is 3.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "broadcaster" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: And, according to reports from US <t>broadcaster</t> CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support.

Senses:
1. definition=someone who broadcasts on radio or television
2. definition=a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions

reasoning_content:
The sentence mentions "broadcaster CNBC" in the context of reports about financial news regarding Citigroup.

CNBC is a news network/media company that broadcasts news and financial information on television.

Let me evaluate each sense:

1. "someone who broadcasts on radio or television" - This would make sense for CNBC, as it's a broadcaster (news organization) that broadcasts on television.

2. "a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions" - This doesn't make sense in the context. CNBC is not a mechanical device for scattering seeds or fertilizer.

The correct sense is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "state" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the <t>state</t> support.

Senses:
1. definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge
3. definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | examples=the state has elected a new president
5. definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. definition=the territory occupied by a nation | examples=he returned to the land of his birth
8. definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support."

The phrase is "state support" - this refers to financial support provided by the government to Citigroup.

Let me look at the definitions:

1. Territory of an administrative district - No, this doesn't fit
2. The way something is with respect to its main attributes - No
3. The group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state - This could work. "State support" = support from the government
4. A politically organized body of people under a single government - This could also work similarly
5. States of matter - No
6. A state of depression or agitation - No
7. Territory occupied by a nation - No, though related to government
8. The federal department in the United States (Department of State) - No, this is too specific

Between 3 and 4:
- Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government" - this is about the people in government
- Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - this is about the nation/political entity as a whole

In the context of "state support," it typically refers to government/state support, which would be from the governmental entity or the government itself. This is more aligned with sense 3 (the government) or sense 4 (the state as a political entity).

Sense 3 specifically mentions "government" in its definition and gives an example: "the state has lowered its income tax" - which is exactly like "the state is providing support."

Sense 4 is more about the nation/political body itself.

I think sense 3 is the most accurate because it specifically refers to "the group of people comprising the government" and "state support" means support from the government.


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Which numbered sense of "support" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state <t>support</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together
2. definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party
3. definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support
4. definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | examples=they called for artillery support
5. definition=documentary validation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent
6. definition=the financial means whereby one lives | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep
7. definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
10. definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support."

In this context, Citigroup is planning to "repay" state support. This is referring to financial assistance that the state (government) provided to the company. The company received money/financial resources from the state and is now planning to pay it back.

Let me check the definitions:
1. Activity of providing/maintaining by supplying with money or necessities - this could fit
2. Aiding the cause/policy/interests - not really about money
3. Something providing immaterial assistance - not about money specifically
4. Military operation - not relevant
5. Documentary validation - not relevant
6. Financial means whereby one lives - not quite right
7. Supporting structure - not relevant
8. Act of bearing weight - not relevant
9. Musical part - not relevant
10. Any device that bears weight - not relevant
11. Financial resources provided to make some project possible - THIS FITS BEST

The sentence is about financial resources provided by the state to help Citigroup (likely during the financial crisis). The company is planning to repay these financial resources. Definition 11 explicitly mentions "financial resources provided to make some project possible" with the example "the foundation provided support for the experiment."

The answer is 11.


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Which numbered sense of "institution" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>institutions</t> thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Senses:
1. definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
2. definition=an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
3. definition=a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society | examples=the institution of marriage
4. definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
5. definition=a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to understand which sense of "institution" is being used:

"The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

The context suggests that:
- "Institutions" are receiving money
- They have managers with bonuses
- They have restrictions tied to accepting the money
- They want to free themselves from these restrictions

This sounds like the institutions are financial institutions (like banks) or organizations that received government bailout money during the financial crisis. The sentence is talking about organizations/entities that accepted money and came with strings attached.

Let me check each sense:

1. "an organization founded and united for a specific purpose" - This fits! The institutions are entities/organizations that accepted money.

2. "an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated" - This is about the physical building/establishment, but the sentence is about the organization itself, not the building.

3. "a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society" - This doesn't fit at all.

4. "the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new" - This doesn't fit.

5. "a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person" - This doesn't fit.

The correct answer is sense 1 - "an organization founded and united for a specific purpose". The institutions are organizations (likely financial institutions) that accepted money with attached restrictions.


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Which numbered sense of "restriction" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the <t>restrictions</t> going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Senses:
1. definition=a principle that limits the extent of something | examples=I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
2. definition=an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
3. definition=the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | examples=the restriction of the infection to a focal area

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "restriction" is being used.

The sentence reads: "The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

Let me examine each sense:

1. "a principle that limits the extent of something" - This refers to a principle or rule that limits something. The example given is about accepting certain restrictions on movements.

2. "an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)" - This refers to the action or process of limiting or restricting something through rules/regulations.

3. "the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)" - This refers to the action of keeping something within limits, possibly forcefully.

Looking at the sentence context:
- The institutions want to free themselves FROM the restrictions
- These restrictions are associated with accepting money
- Examples given: limits on manager bonuses and paying of high charges

The "restrictions" here refer to actual conditions, rules, or limitations imposed on the institutions when they accept the money. The text mentions "limits on manager bonuses" which are concrete rules/conditions.

This seems to be referring to rules or conditions that limit what the institutions can do - so it's talking about the restrictions as principle/rules that limit the extent of something they can do.

Sense 1 seems most appropriate: "a principle that limits the extent of something" - the restrictions are principles/rules that limit what the institutions can do with the money.

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "acceptance" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the <t>acceptance</t> of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Senses:
1. definition=the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true | examples=he gave credence to the gossip
2. definition=the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception | examples=its adoption by society
3. definition=the state of being acceptable and accepted | examples=torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
4. definition=(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
5. definition=banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
6. definition=a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations | examples=all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
7. definition=the act of taking something that is offered | examples=her acceptance of the gift encouraged him

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "acceptance" is being used:

"The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

The context indicates that:
- Institutions received money
- They want to escape restrictions that come WITH accepting/taking that money
- The restrictions include limits on manager bonuses and high charges

This is clearly referring to the act of taking or receiving the money that was offered. They accepted money and now want to free themselves from the conditions/restrictions that came with that acceptance.

Let me check each sense:

1. Mental attitude that something is true - No, not about believability
2. The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception - Possibly, but this seems more general
3. The state of being acceptable and accepted - No, not about a state of being
4. Contract law about words signifying consent - Could be related to contract, but the example talks about offering money with conditions
5. Banking term - No, this is not about a time draft
6. Disposition to tolerate - No, not about tolerance
7. The act of taking something that is offered - Yes! This fits perfectly. They "accepted" (took) the money that was offered, and now they want to escape the restrictions that came with it.

The answer is 7.


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Which numbered sense of "money" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the <t>money</t>, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Senses:
1. definition=the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | examples=we tried to collect the money he owed us
2. definition=wealth reckoned in terms of money | examples=all his money is in real estate
3. definition=the official currency issued by a government or national bank | examples=he changed his money into francs

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "money" is being used.

The sentence: "The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

Let me examine each sense:

1. "the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender" - This refers to money as a general medium of exchange, like coins and bills used for transactions.

2. "wealth reckoned in terms of money" - This refers to the total amount of wealth someone possesses when expressed in monetary terms.

3. "the official currency issued by a government or national bank" - This refers to a specific country's currency.

In the context of the sentence, the institutions are accepting "money" and with that acceptance come restrictions like limits on manager bonuses and paying high charges. The restrictions seem to relate to accepting financial aid or funds from somewhere (likely government).

The phrase "the acceptance of the money" suggests they are accepting money as a medium of exchange or funds being given to them. This seems to align most closely with sense 1 - money as the most common medium of exchange/legal tender that is being accepted.

The context doesn't seem to be about wealth in general (sense 2) or specifically about a particular national currency (sense 3). It's about accepting money as a medium of exchange/funds.

The answer should be 1.


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Which numbered sense of "limit" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the <t>limits</t> on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Senses:
1. definition=the greatest possible degree of something | examples=what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior
2. definition=final or latest limiting point
3. definition=as far as something can go
4. definition=the boundary of a specific area
5. definition=the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
6. definition=the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed | examples=there are limits on the amount you can bet

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to understand which sense of "limit" is being used:

"The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the <t>limits</t> on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

The context here is about restrictions on manager bonuses and charges. The "limits" refers to the maximum amounts that are allowed or permitted for bonuses and charges.

Let me check each sense:

1. "the greatest possible degree of something" - This is similar but not quite right. It's about degree/extent, not specifically about what's allowed.

2. "final or latest limiting point" - This doesn't fit. It's not about a final or latest point in time.

3. "as far as something can go" - This is vague and doesn't clearly fit.

4. "the boundary of a specific area" - This is about geographical or spatial boundaries, which doesn't fit.

5. "the mathematical value toward which a function goes" - This is a mathematical definition, not applicable here.

6. "the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed" - This fits perfectly! The limits on manager bonuses are the maximum amounts allowed. The example given ("there are limits on the amount you can bet") is very similar to the sentence context.

The answer is 6.


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Which numbered sense of "manager" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on <t>manager</t> bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Senses:
1. definition=someone who controls resources and expenditures
2. definition=(sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "manager" is being used.

The sentence discusses: "institutions want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

This is talking about financial restrictions related to accepting money (likely government funds or similar). The context mentions:
- Limits on manager bonuses
- Paying of high charges

This is clearly a financial/business context where "manager" refers to people who control resources and expenditures within institutions - executives or administrators who manage financial matters.

This does NOT refer to a sports context (training athletes or teams).

Therefore, the correct sense is **1** - "someone who controls resources and expenditures"


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Which numbered sense of "bonus" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager <t>bonuses</t> and the paying of high charges.

Senses:
1. definition=anything that tends to arouse | examples=his approval was an added fillip
2. definition=an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to determine which sense of "bonus" is being used.

The sentence is: "The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges."

The context indicates:
- Institutions are receiving money with restrictions attached
- They want to escape these restrictions
- The restrictions include "limits on manager bonuses"
- This is paired with "paying of high charges"

So we're talking about payments/remuneration to managers (employees). This is clearly referring to additional payments given to employees.

Let me check the two senses:

Sense 1: "anything that tends to arouse" - examples given: "his approval was an added fillip" - This would mean a bonus as a stimulus or incentive that arouses something. This doesn't fit the context well.

Sense 2: "an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output" - This directly describes bonuses as additional payments to employees. This fits perfectly with "manager bonuses" in the sentence.

The answer is clearly 2.


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Which numbered sense of "charge" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high <t>charges</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=an impetuous rush toward someone or something | examples=the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary
2. definition=(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | examples=he was arrested on a charge of larceny
3. definition=the price charged for some article or service | examples=the admission charge
4. definition=the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons | examples=the battery needed a fresh charge
5. definition=attention and management implying responsibility for safety | examples=he is in the care of a bodyguard
6. definition=a special assignment that is given to a person or group | examples=a confidential mission to London
7. definition=a person committed to your care | examples=the teacher led her charges across the street
8. definition=financial liabilities (such as a tax) | examples=the charges against the estate
9. definition=(psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object | examples=Freud thought of cathexis as a psychic analog of an electrical charge
10. definition=the swift release of a store of affective force | examples=they got a great bang out of it
11. definition=request for payment of a debt | examples=they submitted their charges at the end of each month
12. definition=a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something | examples=the judge's charge to the jury
13. definition=an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence | examples=the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving
14. definition=heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
15. definition=a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time | examples=this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence to understand which sense of "charge" is being used:

"The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high <t>charges</t>."

The context is about financial obligations that come with accepting money. The sentence mentions "the paying of high charges" alongside financial restrictions like limits on bonuses.

Let me look at the relevant senses:

1. an impetuous rush - No, not relevant
2. criminal law pleading - No
3. the price charged for some article or service - This could work, but it's typically about prices for services/articles
4. quantity of electricity - No
5. care/management - No
6. special assignment - No
7. a person committed to your care - No
8. financial liabilities (such as a tax) - This seems very relevant! The example "charges against the estate" and the definition of financial liabilities fits perfectly with the context of restrictions on money and "the paying of high charges"
9. psychoanalysis/libidinal energy - No
10. swift release of affective force - No
11. request for payment of a debt - This could work too, but let me compare with 8
12. formal statement/command - No
13. assertion of guilt - No
14. heraldry - No
15. quantity of explosive - No

Between 3, 8, and 11:
- Sense 3 is about price for articles/services
- Sense 8 is about financial liabilities (like taxes)
- Sense 11 is about request for payment of a debt

The sentence is about financial restrictions that come with accepting money. "High charges" in this context seems to refer to financial obligations or costs.

Sense 8 fits best—it captures financial liabilities and obligations tied to accepting the funds, similar to how "charges against the estate" works. Sense 3 could also apply if viewing these as fees or costs institutions must bear, though sense 8's emphasis on liabilities aligns more closely with the regulatory restrictions mentioned.


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Which numbered sense of "loan" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible <t>loans</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
2. definition=a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Bank of America had raised some USD 19 billion from investors through convertible loans."

In this context, "loans" refers to financial instruments that the bank raised from investors. The bank borrowed money from investors, and these are convertible loans (meaning they can be converted into something else, typically equity).

This is clearly referring to the temporary provision of money (usually at interest), which matches sense 1.

Sense 2 is about borrowed words from another language, which has nothing to do with financial borrowing. This doesn't apply here.

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "rest" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>rest</t> of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units.

Senses:
1. definition=something left after other parts have been taken away | examples=there was no remainder
2. definition=freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) | examples=took his repose by the swimming pool
3. definition=a pause for relaxation | examples=people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
4. definition=a state of inaction | examples=a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
5. definition=euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) | examples=she was laid to rest beside her husband
6. definition=a support on which things can be put | examples=the gun was steadied on a special rest
7. definition=a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units."

In this context, "rest" refers to "the remaining part" or "the remaining amount" of something. It's describing what was left after other parts were taken away.

Let me check each sense:
1. "something left after other parts have been taken away" - This matches! "The rest of the amount" means the remaining amount after other parts.
2. "freedom from activity" - No, not about relaxation or freedom from work
3. "a pause for relaxation" - No, not about taking a break
4. "a state of inaction" - No, not about being inactive
5. "euphemisms for death" - No, not about death
6. "a support on which things can be put" - No, not about a physical support
7. "a musical notation" - No, not about music

The correct sense is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "amount" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The rest of the <t>amount</t> was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units.

Senses:
1. definition=a quantity of money | examples=he borrowed a large sum
2. definition=the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion | examples=an adequate amount of food for four people
3. definition=how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
4. definition=a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The rest of the <t>amount</t> was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the sale of business units."

In this context, "amount" refers to a quantity of money (specifically, "the rest of the amount" that was taken from a kitty/fund).

Let me check each sense:

1. "a quantity of money | examples=he borrowed a large sum" - This seems to fit. The "amount" is describing money that was taken from a kitty.

2. "the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion | examples=an adequate amount of food for four people" - This is about the relative magnitude or adequacy of something relative to a criterion. This doesn't quite fit.

3. "how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify" - This is a general definition about quantity. It could apply, but it's very broad.

4. "a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers" - This is about a sum or total of numbers. While technically the money could be a total, this sense seems more specific to mathematical addition.

The most specific match is sense 1, which explicitly refers to "a quantity of money," and the context of "kitty" (a fund of money) makes this the best fit.


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Which numbered sense of "sale" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the <t>sale</t> of business units.

Senses:
1. definition=a particular instance of selling | examples=he has just made his first sale
2. definition=the general activity of selling | examples=they tried to boost sales
3. definition=an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices | examples=they held a sale to reduce their inventory
4. definition=the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling | examples=you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies
5. definition=an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) | examples=the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The rest of the amount was taken from its own kitty, which was well filled through the <t>sale</t> of business units."

The sentence is talking about money coming from selling/disposing of business units. Let me consider each sense:

1. "a particular instance of selling" - This could work, referring to specific instances of selling business units
2. "the general activity of selling" - This could work, referring to the general act of selling business units
3. "an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices" - This doesn't fit, as there's no mention of reduced prices or a special sales event
4. "the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling" - This doesn't fit well; the sentence isn't about the state of being for sale
5. "an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred..." - This could fit, referring to the transaction/agreement of selling business units

The most natural interpretation is that this refers to the act/transaction of selling business units. The phrase "the sale of business units" most directly fits sense 1 (a particular instance of selling) or sense 5 (an agreement/contract for selling).

Looking more closely:
- Sense 1 emphasizes "a particular instance"
- Sense 5 emphasizes "an agreement (or contract)" where property is transferred

In this context, "the sale of business units" refers to the transaction/deal of selling these units. This is closer to sense 5, which specifically defines sale as an agreement/contract for transferring property for money. The example for sense 5 "the salesman faxed the sales agreement" also uses "sales" in a similar transactional context.

Actually, I think sense 5 is the best fit because it specifically mentions an agreement/contract for transferring property, which is what "the sale of business units" most directly refers to - a transaction/deal for selling business units.
Sense 1 could also apply as a particular instance of selling, but sense 5 better captures the formal transactional nature of what's being described here.


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Which numbered sense of "bank" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: <t>Bank</t> head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze this sentence: "Bank head Kenneth Lewis extended his express thanks to the American taxpayer on Wednesday evening: The cash injection helped over a very difficult time."

The word "Bank" is used as "Bank head" which refers to the head of a bank. This is clearly referring to a financial institution.

Let me check the senses:
1. Sloping land - doesn't fit
2. A financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities - this fits! A bank head would be the head of a financial institution
3. A long ridge or pile - doesn't fit
4. An arrangement of similar objects - doesn't fit
5. A supply or stock held in reserve - doesn't fit
6. Funds held by a gambling house - doesn't fit
7. A slope in a turn of a road - doesn't fit
8. A container for keeping money at home - doesn't fit
9. A building in which the business of banking is transacted - this could also fit, as it refers to the physical bank building
10. A flight maneuver - doesn't fit

The most appropriate answer would be sense 2, as it refers to the financial institution itself. While sense 9 is specifically about the building, the more primary and common sense is #2, the financial institution. A "bank head" is the head of a financial institution.

The answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "bank" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The <t>bank</t> overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The <t>bank</t> overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch."

The sentence is talking about a bank that took over Merrill Lynch (which is an investment bank). This is clearly referring to a financial institution.

Let me look at the relevant senses:
- Sense 2: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities" with examples like "he cashed a check at the bank"
- Sense 9: "a building in which the business of banking transacted" with examples like "the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon"

Both sense 2 and 9 refer to banks as financial institutions. The difference is:
- Sense 2 focuses on the institution itself (the organization that accepts deposits and lends money)
- Sense 9 focuses on the building where banking business is conducted

In the context of "the bank overstretched... by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch," we're clearly talking about the financial institution (the organization), not the physical building. So sense 2 is more appropriate here.

The answer is 2.


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Which numbered sense of "height" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The bank overstretched at the <t>height</t> of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch.

Senses:
1. definition=the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
2. definition=the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development | examples=his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
3. definition=(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
4. definition=elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | examples=the altitude gave her a headache

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the senses provided.

Sentence: "The bank overstretched at the <t>height</t> of the financial crisis by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch."

The phrase "at the height of the financial crisis" means "at the peak/most severe point of the financial crisis."

Let me examine each sense:

1. "the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top" - This is about physical vertical dimension. Not applicable here since we're talking about a time period, not physical height.

2. "the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development | examples=his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty" - This is about the highest point or peak of something (not necessarily physical). "At the height of the crisis" means at the peak/most intense point of the crisis. This fits perfectly.

3. "(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot" - This is specific to human height measurement. Not applicable.

4. "elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | examples=the altitude gave her a headache" - This is about altitude/elevation above ground. Not applicable.

The correct sense is 2 - it refers to the highest level or degree (the peak point) of the financial crisis.


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Which numbered sense of "crisis" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The bank overstretched at the height of the financial <t>crisis</t> by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch.

Senses:
1. definition=an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | examples=they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
2. definition=a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | examples=after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The bank overstretched at the height of the financial <t>crisis</t> by taking over the investment bank Merrill Lynch."

The context mentions:
- "financial crisis" - this is referring to a situation of extreme danger or difficulty in the financial system
- "at the height of" - suggesting the peak of this difficult situation
- The bank made a risky decision (taking over Merrill Lynch) during this unstable period

Now let me compare with the two senses:

Sense 1: "an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty" with example "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"
- This matches perfectly. The financial crisis is an unstable situation of extreme danger/difficulty in the financial sector.

Sense 2: "a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something" with example "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"
- While a crisis can be a turning point, the example here is more specific about a medical turning point where there's a clear outcome. The sentence doesn't really emphasize this aspect of a crucial stage or turning point as much as it emphasizes the difficulty and danger aspect.

The answer is clearly sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "investment" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the <t>investment</t> bank Merrill Lynch.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
2. definition=money that is invested with an expectation of profit
3. definition=the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result | examples=this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking
4. definition=outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
5. definition=the act of putting on robes or vestments
6. definition=the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the <t>investment</t> bank Merrill Lynch."

In this sentence, "investment bank" is a compound noun referring to a type of financial institution. An investment bank is a bank that specializes in providing financial services to large corporations and government institutions. The word "investment" here is being used as an adjective modifying "bank."

Looking at the senses:
1. "the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit" - This is about the act/process
2. "money that is invested with an expectation of profit" - This is about the money itself
3. "the commitment of something other than money" - This is about non-monetary commitment
4. "outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism" - This is biological/medical
5. "the act of putting on robes or vestments" - This is about clothing
6. "the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office" - This is about formal ceremony

When we say "investment bank," we're referring to a bank that deals with investments (the act of investing money or capital). The bank specializes in handling the investment of capital for profit. This aligns most closely with sense 1 - the act of investing - because "investment bank" refers to a bank that conducts investment activities.

Actually, thinking more carefully: an "investment bank" is a bank whose primary function is related to investments (the act/practice of investing). So this could be referring to sense 1 (the act of investing) or sense 2 (the money invested).

In the context of "investment bank," it's referring to the type of banking institution that focuses on investment activities. This is closest to sense 1, which refers to "the act of investing."


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Which numbered sense of "bank" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment <t>bank</t> Merrill Lynch.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "The bank overstretched at the height of the financial crisis by taking over the investment <t>bank</t> Merrill Lynch."

The sentence is talking about a financial institution that "overstretched" during a financial crisis and took over another investment bank (Merrill Lynch).

The tagged word "bank" in this context refers to a financial institution or banking company. Merrill Lynch is a well-known investment bank.

Let me check the relevant senses:
- Sense 2: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities"
- Sense 9: "a building in which the business of banking transacted"

In this context, "bank" refers to the financial institution itself (the company/organization), not just the building. While sense 9 could technically apply, sense 2 is the more general and appropriate definition for referring to a bank as a financial institution or entity.

The answer should be 2.


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Which numbered sense of "cash" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Citigroup also plans to raise <t>cash</t> on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state.

Senses:
1. definition=money in the form of bills or coins | examples=there is a desperate shortage of hard cash
2. definition=prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check
3. definition=United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003)

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence and the definitions provided.

Sentence: "Citigroup also plans to raise <t>cash</t> on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the state."

The sentence is talking about Citigroup raising cash on the capital market. This is in a financial context where the company needs money to pay off its liabilities.

Let's look at the three senses:

1. "money in the form of bills or coins" - This is about physical money. While cash can be physical currency, in a financial/banking context like raising cash on capital markets, it typically refers to money more broadly, not necessarily just bills or coins.

2. "prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check" - This definition is about payment for transactions, not about raising money in general.

3. "United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003)" - This is clearly about Johnny Cash the musician, which doesn't apply here.

The most appropriate sense is #1. In the context of financial markets, "raising cash" means obtaining money/currency. While the definition says "bills or coins," in broader usage, "cash" in financial contexts refers to money in general, liquid funds. This is the closest match to sense 1, which defines cash as "money in the form of bills or coins."

The answer is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "liability" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its <t>liabilities</t> with the state.

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being legally obliged and responsible
2. definition=an obligation to pay money to another party
3. definition=the quality of being something that holds you back

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its <t>liabilities</t> with the state."

In this context, Citigroup is trying to free itself from its liabilities with the state. This suggests they have financial obligations or debts to pay to the state.

Let me consider each sense:

1. "the state of being legally obliged and responsible" - This is more of a general definition about the condition of being liable, not specifically about what liabilities are in this context.

2. "an obligation to pay money to another party" - This fits well. Liabilities with the state would mean they owe money to the state. They're raising cash to pay off these obligations.

3. "the quality of being something that holds you back" - This is more metaphorical and doesn't fit the financial/accounting context.

The correct answer is sense 2, which refers to financial obligations or debts that need to be paid.


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Which numbered sense of "state" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the <t>state</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge
3. definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | examples=the state has elected a new president
5. definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. definition=the territory occupied by a nation | examples=he returned to the land of his birth
8. definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Citigroup also plans to raise cash on the capital market to free itself from its liabilities with the <t>state</t>."

The context here is about a financial institution (Citigroup) trying to free itself from liabilities with "the state." This is referring to a government entity, specifically a government that Citigroup has financial obligations to.

Let me look at each sense:

1. Territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts - Not likely, as this is about financial obligations
2. The way something is with respect to its main attributes - No, this doesn't fit
3. The group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state - This could work - the government as an entity
4. A politically organized body of people under a single government - This also fits - referring to the nation/government as an entity
5. Chemistry - states of matter - No
6. A state of depression or agitation - No
7. The territory occupied by a nation - No, not about territory
8. The federal department in the US that sets and maintains foreign policies - Possibly, but less likely

The key phrase is "liabilities with the state." When we talk about obligations to "the state," we're referring to the government as a governing entity.

Sense 3 refers to "the group of people comprising the government" - this is the government itself
Sense 4 refers to "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - this is the nation/country as a political entity

In the context of financial liabilities, "the state" most commonly refers to the government as a sovereign entity - either the group of people who comprise the government (sense 3) or the politically organized body (sense 4).

I think sense 3 or 4 are most appropriate. Sense 4 seems more general and refers to the nation as a political entity, which is how "state" is used when discussing government liabilities. Sense 3 is more about the people in government specifically.
When discussing financial obligations to government, sense 3 best captures the meaning—the government as the collective body Citigroup owes money to. This is more precise than the broader sense 4, which encompasses the entire political entity rather than specifically the governing authority.


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Which numbered sense of "bank" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Already on Thursday, the US <t>bank</t> was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles.

Senses:
1. definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
3. definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
8. definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "Already on Thursday, the US <t>bank</t> was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles."

The context is about a US bank announcing a capital increase. This is clearly referring to a financial institution - specifically the business entity that conducts banking operations.

Let me look at the relevant senses:
2. definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | examples=he cashed a check at the bank
9. definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon

Both 2 and 9 could apply here, but sense 2 is the more direct definition of "bank" as a financial institution itself, while sense 9 is specifically about the physical building where banking takes place.

In this sentence, "the US bank" refers to a financial institution that is making announcements about a capital increase. This is clearly about the institution itself rather than the building.

The best answer is 2 - a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities.


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Which numbered sense of "capital" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a <t>capital</t> increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles.

Senses:
1. definition=assets available for use in the production of further assets
2. definition=wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value
3. definition=a seat of government
4. definition=one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis | examples=printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters
5. definition=a center that is associated more than any other with some activity or product | examples=the crime capital of Italy
6. definition=the federal government of the United States
7. definition=a book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories
8. definition=the upper part of a column that supports the entablature

reasoning_content:
The sentence is: "Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a <t>capital</t> increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles."

In this context, "capital" refers to financial/economic wealth or assets. The phrase "capital increase" is a financial term referring to an increase in the company's capital - its financial resources or equity.

Looking at the definitions:
1. "assets available for use in the production of further assets" - This matches. Capital in the financial sense refers to assets used for production.
2. "wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value" - This also matches well.
3. "a seat of government" - No, not relevant here.
4. "one of the large alphabetic characters..." - No, not relevant.
5. "a center that is associated more than any other with some activity or product" - No, not relevant.
6. "the federal government of the United States" - No, not relevant.
7. "a book written by Karl Marx" - No, not relevant.
8. "the upper part of a column..." - No, not relevant.

Between 1 and 2, definition 1 seems more specific to the financial context of "capital increase" - it's about assets available for production. Definition 2 is broader and includes "human resources" which isn't specifically what "capital increase" refers to. Definition 1 is the more standard financial/economic definition of capital.

The answer should be 1.


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Which numbered sense of "increase" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital <t>increase</t> of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles.

Senses:
1. definition=a quantity that is added | examples=there was an addition to property taxes this year
2. definition=a change resulting in an increase | examples=the increase is scheduled for next month
3. definition=a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important | examples=the increase in unemployment
4. definition=the amount by which something increases | examples=they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare
5. definition=the act of increasing something | examples=he gave me an increase in salary

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital <t>increase</t> of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to circles."

In this sentence, "capital increase" refers to an action or announcement of adding capital to the bank. Let me look at each sense:

1. "a quantity that is added" - This would be a noun meaning something added
2. "a change resulting in an increase" - This is about the result/change
3. "a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important" - This is about the process
4. "the amount by which something increases" - This is about the quantity of increase (with an example of 15 percent)
5. "the act of increasing something" - This is about the action of increasing

In the sentence, "capital increase" is being announced. The bank is announcing an increase of USD 20 billion in capital. This is referring to the act or action of increasing the capital, not just the amount or the process.

Looking at the example for sense 5: "he gave me an increase in salary" - this is very similar to "a capital increase of some USD 20 billion" - both refer to the act of increasing something.

The answer should be 5.


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Which numbered sense of "circle" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to <t>circles</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point | examples=he calculated the circumference of the circle
2. definition=an unofficial association of people or groups | examples=the smart set goes there
3. definition=something approximating the shape of a circle | examples=the chairs were arranged in a circle
4. definition=movement once around a course | examples=he drove an extra lap just for insurance
5. definition=a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island | examples=the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary
6. definition=street names for flunitrazepan
7. definition=a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra | examples=they had excellent seats in the dress circle
8. definition=any circular or rotating mechanism | examples=the machine punched out metal circles

reasoning_content:
Let me analyze the sentence: "Already on Thursday, the US bank was able to announce a capital increase of some USD 20 billion, reported CNBC with reference to <t>circles</t>."

The phrase is "with reference to circles." In this context, "circles" refers to informal groups of people or organizations - specifically, sources or groups that CNBC is referencing. The bank is announcing something that CNBC reports "with reference to circles" - meaning informed sources, insider groups, or informal associations of people in financial/banking circles.

This matches sense 2: "definition=an unofficial association of people or groups | examples=the smart set goes there"

This is the idiomatic use of "circles" meaning groups of people connected by profession, interest, or social status - like "financial circles," "political circles," etc.