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

Sentence: An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive <t>function</t> of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Senses:
1. definition=(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
2. definition=what something is used for | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes
3. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | examples=the function of a teacher
4. definition=a relation such that one thing is dependent on another | examples=height is a function of age
5. definition=a formal or official social gathering or ceremony | examples=it was a black-tie function
6. definition=a vaguely specified social event | examples=the party was quite an affair
7. definition=a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which sense of "function" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive <t>function</t> of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-."

We need to return only the number of the correct sense from the provided list.

Let's analyze the sentence. The phrase is "a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is". This means that the difference in votes is mathematically related to (depends on) the tax burden. Specifically, as the tax burden becomes more onerous, the difference increases (positive function). This matches the sense of a relationship where one variable depends on another. Looking at the senses:

1. technical mathematical definition (a mapping from domain to range) – This is too strict and technical; the sentence is not defining a function in pure math terms, but using it in a more applied statistics/econometrics context.

2. purpose (what something is used for) – not relevant.

3. role/activities – not relevant.

4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another – example: "height is a function of age". This matches perfectly: the difference in votes is a function of (depends on) the tax burden.

5. social gathering – not relevant.

6. social event – not relevant.

7. sequence of steps in a computer program – not relevant.

Therefore, the correct sense is number 4


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

Sentence: An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax <t>burden</t> is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Senses:
1. definition=an onerous or difficult concern | examples=the burden of responsibility
2. definition=weight to be borne or conveyed
3. definition=the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
4. definition=the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

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reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'burden' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax <t>burden</t> is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-."

We have four senses:
1. definition=an onerous or difficult concern | examples=the burden of responsibility
2. definition=weight to be borne or conveyed
3. definition=the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
4. definition=the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

The phrase is "tax burden". The word "burden" here refers to something onerous, a load, something difficult to bear. Sense 1: "an onerous or difficult concern" fits well. "tax burden" means the load of taxes, a financial burden. Sense 2 is "weight to be borne or conveyed" which is literal weight. Sense 3 and 4 are about themes or central ideas. So clearly sense 1 is the correct one. The sentence even uses the word "onerous" which matches the definition in sense 1. So the answer is 1.

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[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: An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per <t>state</t> -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

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:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'state' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per <t>state</t> -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-."

The word "state" is inside <t> tags. It says "per <t>state</t>". The parenthetical says: "a progressive tax rate hits higher-income states harder". So "state" here refers to a administrative district within a nation (U.S. states). Sense 1 is: "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | examples=his state is in the deep south". That fits perfectly.

Let's check the others:
2. the way something is with respect to its main attributes (e.g., state of knowledge) - not that.
3. the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state - not that; it's about a U.S. state, not the government.
4. a politically organized body of people under a single government - that's a country/nation-state, but here it's a constituent state.
5. chemistry states of matter - no.
6. a state of depression or agitation - no.
7. the territory occupied by a nation - that's a country, but here it's a U.S. state, not a nation.
8. the federal department in the United States - no.

So clearly sense 1.

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

Sentence: An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a <t>progressive</t> tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Senses:
1. definition=favoring or promoting progress | examples=progressive schools
2. definition=favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
3. definition=(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
4. definition=gradually advancing in extent
5. definition=(of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position | examples=progressive euchre
6. definition=advancing in severity | examples=progressive paralysis

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'progressive' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a <t>progressive</t> tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-."

We see the word "progressive" is used to describe "tax rate": "a <t>progressive</t> tax rate". The context says it hits higher-income states harder. This directly matches sense 3: "(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases".

Thus, the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate <t>hits</t> higher - income states harder -RRB-.

Senses:
1. definition=cause to move by striking | examples=hit a ball
2. definition=hit against; come into sudden contact with | examples=The car hit a tree
3. definition=deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument | examples=He hit her hard in the face
4. definition=reach a destination, either real or abstract | examples=We hit Detroit by noon
5. definition=affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely | examples=We were hit by really bad weather
6. definition=hit with a missile from a weapon
7. definition=encounter by chance | examples=I stumbled across a long-lost cousin last night in a restaurant
8. definition=gain points in a game | examples=The home team scored many times
9. definition=cause to experience suddenly | examples=Panic struck me
10. definition=make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target | examples=The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939
11. definition=kill intentionally and with premeditation | examples=The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
12. definition=drive something violently into a location | examples=he hit his fist on the table
13. definition=reach a point in time, or a certain state or level | examples=The thermometer hit 100 degrees
14. definition=produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments, also metaphorically | examples=The pianist strikes a middle C
15. definition=consume to excess | examples=hit the bottle
16. definition=hit the intended target or goal
17. definition=pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to | examples=He tries to hit on women in bars

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'hit' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

The sentence: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate <t>hits</t> higher - income states harder -RRB-."

The tag <t>hits</t> is around "hits". The context: "a progressive tax rate hits higher-income states harder." This means the tax rate affects higher-income states more severely. It's an adverse effect. Looking at the senses:

1. cause to move by striking (hit a ball) - no.
2. hit against; come into sudden contact with - no.
3. deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument - literal blow, no.
4. reach a destination - no.
5. affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely - "We were hit by really bad weather" - this fits perfectly: the tax rate affects/afflicts higher-income states adversely.
6. hit with a missile from a weapon - no.
7. encounter by chance - no.
8. gain points in a game - no.
9. cause to experience suddenly - "Panic struck me" - this is similar but sense 5 has "affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely" and example "hit by really bad weather". The tax rate hitting states harder is an adverse affliction. Sense 9 is "cause to experience suddenly" like panic struck me. The phrase "hits higher-income states harder" suggests a negative effect, so sense 5 is more specific (adversely).
10. make a strategic, offensive assault - no.
11. kill intentionally - no.
12. drive something violently into a location - no.
13. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level - like "The thermometer hit 100 degrees" - that might be a candidate, but "hits harder" suggests degree of effect, not just reaching a level. Actually, "hits higher-income states harder" is about the impact of the tax, not just reaching a number. So 5 is better.
14. produce by manipulating keys - no.
15. consume to excess - no.
16. hit the intended target - no.
17. pay unsolicited sexual attention - no.

Thus, the correct sense is 5.

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

Sentence: An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits <t>higher</t> - income states harder -RRB-.

Senses:
1. definition=greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount | examples=a high temperature
2. definition=(literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') | examples=a high mountain
3. definition=standing above others in quality or position | examples=people in high places
4. definition=used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
5. definition=happy and excited and energetic
6. definition=(used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
7. definition=slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'high' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits <t>higher</t> - income states harder -RRB-."

The <t>higher</t> is the word in question. The phrase is "higher-income states". So it means states with income that is higher (greater than normal in degree or amount). That matches sense 1: "greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount", example "a high temperature". Here "higher" is the comparative of "high" in that sense.

The other senses:
2: literal elevation (a high mountain)
3: standing above others in quality or position (people in high places)
4: sounds/voices high in pitch
5: happy and excited
6: spoiled meat smell
7: intoxicated

So clearly sense 1.

Return only the number: 1.

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[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: An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income <t>states</t> harder -RRB-.

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:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'state' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income <t>states</t> harder -RRB-."

The word "states" is tagged with <t> and </t>. In the sentence, it says "higher - income <t>states</t> harder". This refers to US states with higher income. The context: "a progressive tax rate hits higher-income states harder." So "states" here refers to the constituent administrative districts of a nation (i.e., US states). Among the senses:

1. definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | examples=his state is in the deep south

That matches. Sense 1 is about a constituent state of a nation. The other senses: 2 (way something is), 3 (government), 4 (sovereign state), 5 (states of matter), 6 (a state of depression/agitation), 7 (territory occupied by a nation - but that's a nation as a whole, not a constituent state), 8 (Department of State). Clearly sense 1 is correct.

Thus answer is 1.


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

Sentence: <t>Put</t> more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Senses:
1. definition=put into a certain place or abstract location | examples=Put your things here
2. definition=cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation | examples=That song put me in awful good humor
3. definition=formulate in a particular style or language | examples=I wouldn't put it that way
4. definition=attribute or give | examples=She put too much emphasis on her the last statement
5. definition=make an investment | examples=Put money into bonds
6. definition=estimate | examples=We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
7. definition=cause (someone) to undergo something | examples=He put her to the torture
8. definition=adapt | examples=put these words to music
9. definition=arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | examples=arrange my schedule

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'put' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "<t>Put</t> more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe."

Senses list:
1. put into a certain place or abstract location | examples=Put your things here
2. cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation | examples=That song put me in awful good humor
3. formulate in a particular style or language | examples=I wouldn't put it that way
4. attribute or give | examples=She put too much emphasis on her the last statement
5. make an investment | examples=Put money into bonds
6. estimate | examples=We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
7. cause (someone) to undergo something | examples=He put her to the torture
8. adapt | examples=put these words to music
9. arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | examples=arrange my schedule

We need to determine which sense fits "Put more simply". The phrase "Put more simply" means "expressed in a simpler way". This is about formulating or expressing something. Sense 3 is "formulate in a particular style or language", example "I wouldn't put it that way". That matches: "Put more simply" is a typical phrase meaning "to express it more simply". So sense 3.

Check others: Sense 2 is about causing a state, but "put more simply" isn't causing something to be in a state; it's about phrasing. Sense 9 is "arrange thoughts, ideas", but "put simply" is about wording, not arranging ideas temporally. Sense 3 is exact.

Answer: 3


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

Sentence: Put more simply, GOP <t>candidates</t> for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'candidate' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Put more simply, GOP <t>candidates</t> for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe."

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

We need to determine which sense is used. The word is "candidates" in "GOP candidates for president". They are politicians running for public office, specifically the presidency. Sense 1 is "a politician who is running for public office". Sense 2 is broader: "someone who is considered for something". In this context, they are clearly running for office, so sense 1 is more specific and accurate. The sentence contrasts "GOP candidates for president" with "Republican candidates for the Senate". Both are political candidates running for office. So sense 1 fits perfectly.

Therefore, the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: Put more simply, GOP candidates for <t>president</t> are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Senses:
1. definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university
6. definition=the office of the United States head of state | examples=a President is elected every four years

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'president' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Put more simply, GOP candidates for <t>president</t> are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe."

Senses:

1. definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university
6. definition=the office of the United States head of state | examples=a President is elected every four years

We need to pick the correct sense. The context is "GOP candidates for president". GOP is the Republican Party in the US. So "candidates for president" means candidates for the office of President of the United States. This is a reference to the office (the role, the position) rather than the person who holds it. "Candidates for president" is like "candidates for the presidency" or "candidates for the office of president". Sense 6 says: "the office of the United States head of state". Sense 2 is "the person who holds the office...". Candidates are running for the office, not for the person. So sense 6 is the correct one. Let's double-check: Sense 2 example: "the President likes to jog" refers to the person. Sense 6 example: "a President is elected every four years" refers to the office. "Candidates for president" matches sense 6. Therefore, answer is 6.

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

Sentence: Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are <t>looked on</t> more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Senses:
1. definition=observe with attention | examples=They watched as the murderer was executed
2. definition=look on as or consider | examples=she looked on this affair as a joke

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'look_on' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

We are told the senses are:
1. definition=observe with attention | examples=They watched as the murderer was executed
2. definition=look on as or consider | examples=she looked on this affair as a joke

The sentence: "Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are <t>looked on</t> more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe."

We need to interpret "looked on" in the sentence. It means "viewed" or "considered" by voters more kindly. It's not about physically observing something. It's about how they are perceived/considered. So sense 2: "look on as or consider". Example: "she looked on this affair as a joke" matches the pattern "looked on [someone] more kindly" -> considered them more kindly.

Thus the number is 2.


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

Sentence: Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than <t>Republican</t> candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator
2. definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; - United States Constitution; ; - Philip Marsh; -Nathaniel Hawthorne | examples=the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'republican' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than <t>Republican</t> candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe."

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator
2. definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; - United States Constitution; ; - Philip Marsh; -Nathaniel Hawthorne | examples=the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government

We need to identify which sense is used. The sentence mentions "GOP candidates" and then "<t>Republican</t> candidates for the Senate". GOP stands for Grand Old Party, which is the Republican Party in the United States. So "Republican" here refers to the Republican Party. Sense 1 is exactly that: "relating to or belonging to the Republican Party". The example even includes "a Republican senator", which matches "Republican candidates for the Senate". Sense 2 is about a form of government, not a political party. So the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican <t>candidates</t> for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican <t>candidates</t> for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe."

We need to choose which sense of "candidate" (marked with <t></t>) is used. The senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

We see "Republican <t>candidates</t> for the Senate". This is clearly about politicians running for public office (the Senate). So sense 1 is used.

The answer is 1.


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

Sentence: Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more <t>severe</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality | examples=severe pain
2. definition=very strong or vigorous | examples=strong winds
3. definition=severely simple | examples=a stark interior
4. definition=unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; - H.G.Wells | examples=a parent severe to the pitch of hostility
5. definition=causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm | examples=a dangerous operation
6. definition=very bad in degree or extent | examples=a severe worldwide depression

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "severe" matches the usage in: "the prisoner's sentence is more severe". The sentence is: Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

The phrase "the prisoner's sentence is more severe" refers to a legal punishment (a prison sentence) being harsher or stricter. Which sense matches that?

Let's check the provided senses:

1. definition=intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality | examples=severe pain
2. definition=very strong or vigorous | examples=strong winds
3. definition=severely simple | examples=a stark interior
4. definition=unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; - H.G.Wells | examples=a parent severe to the pitch of hostility
5. definition=causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm | examples=a dangerous operation
6. definition=very bad in degree or extent | examples=a severe worldwide depression

Now, "sentence" as in punishment. A "severe sentence" means a harsh, strict punishment. That aligns with sense 4: "unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment". Example given: a parent severe to the pitch of hostility. This sense is about strictness in discipline or judgment, which fits a judicial sentence. Sense 1 might also be possible ("extremely bad or unpleasant") but it's more about physical pain or degree of unpleasantness. Sense 6 is "very bad in degree or extent" but that's more about situations like depression. Sense 4 explicitly mentions discipline or judgment, which is exactly about sentencing. So I'll choose 4.

Return only the number: 4.

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

Sentence: Moreover, ticket splitting <t>appears</t> to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level.

Senses:
1. definition=give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | examples=She seems to be sleeping
2. definition=come into sight or view | examples=He suddenly appeared at the wedding
3. definition=be issued or published | examples=Did your latest book appear yet?
4. definition=seem to be true, probable, or apparent | examples=It seems that he is very gifted
5. definition=come into being or existence, or appear on the scene | examples=Then the computer came along and changed our lives
6. definition=appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc. | examples=Gielgud appears briefly in this movie
7. definition=present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority | examples=He had to appear in court last month

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level."

We need to choose which numbered sense of "appear" (from the provided list) matches the usage in this sentence.

Let's examine the sentence: "ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern..." Here, "appears" is followed by an infinitive ("to take"). It indicates that something seems to be the case; it has the appearance or impression of taking that pattern. It's not about physically coming into sight, being published, coming into existence, performing on stage, or presenting oneself formally. It's about giving an impression or seeming.

Looking at the senses:
1. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | Examples: She seems to be sleeping.
2. come into sight or view...
3. be issued or published...
4. seem to be true, probable, or apparent | Examples: It seems that he is very gifted.
5. come into being or existence...
6. appear as a character on stage...
7. present oneself formally...

Both sense 1 and sense 4 are about "seeming". The difference: Sense 1 is "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect", with example "She seems to be sleeping" (which uses a similar structure: "appears to be sleeping"? The example says "She seems to be sleeping" but it's under "appear", so probably the example is "She appears to be sleeping"? Wait: The definition says "examples=She seems to be sleeping" – they used "seems" but it's meant to illustrate "appear". Similarly sense 4: "seem to be true, probable, or apparent | examples=It seems that he is very gifted". Usually "appear" can be used with "to" + verb or with "that" clause. "It appears that..." vs "She appears to be...". In the sentence: "ticket splitting appears to take..." This is a subject + appears + infinitive construction, meaning "seems to take". That matches "give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect" (sense 1). Sense 4 is "seem to be true, probable, or apparent" with example "It seems that...", which often corresponds to "It appears that..." (dummy subject). The sentence has a specific subject "ticket splitting", not "it appears that...". So sense 1 is more appropriate.

Let's verify:
- Sense 1: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. Example: She seems to be sleeping. (i.e., She appears to be sleeping.) The structure "X appears to Y" fits perfectly.
- Sense 4: seem to be true, probable, or apparent. Example: It seems that he is very gifted. (i.e., It appears that he is very gifted.) This is the impersonal construction.

Therefore, sense 1 is the correct match.


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

Sentence: Moreover, ticket splitting appears to <t>take</t> the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level.

Senses:
1. definition=carry out | examples=take action
2. definition=require (time or space) | examples=It took three hours to get to work this morning
3. definition=take somebody somewhere | examples=We lead him to our chief
4. definition=get into one's hands, take physically | examples=Take a cookie!
5. definition=take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | examples=His voice took on a sad tone
6. definition=interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression | examples=I read this address as a satire
7. definition=take something or somebody with oneself somewhere | examples=Bring me the box from the other room
8. definition=take into one's possession | examples=We are taking an orphan from Romania
9. definition=travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route | examples=He takes the bus to work
10. definition=pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | examples=Take any one of these cards
11. definition=receive willingly something given or offered | examples=The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
12. definition=assume, as of positions or roles | examples=She took the job as director of development
13. definition=take into consideration for exemplifying purposes | examples=Take the case of China
14. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did
15. definition=experience or feel or submit to | examples=Take a test
16. definition=make a film or photograph of something | examples=take a scene
17. definition=remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract | examples=remove a threat
18. definition=serve oneself to, or consume regularly | examples=Have another bowl of chicken soup!
19. definition=accept or undergo, often unwillingly | examples=We took a pay cut
20. definition=make use of or accept for some purpose | examples=take a risk
21. definition=take by force | examples=Hitler took the Baltic Republics
22. definition=occupy or take on | examples=He assumes the lotus position
23. definition=admit into a group or community | examples=accept students for graduate study
24. definition=ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial | examples=take a pulse
25. definition=be a student of a certain subject | examples=She is reading for the bar exam
26. definition=take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs | examples=the accident claimed three lives
27. definition=head into a specified direction | examples=The escaped convict took to the hills
28. definition=point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | examples=Please don't aim at your little brother!
29. definition=be seized or affected in a specified way | examples=take sick
30. definition=have with oneself; have on one's person | examples=She always takes an umbrella
31. definition=engage for service under a term of contract | examples=We took an apartment on a quiet street
32. definition=receive or obtain regularly | examples=We take the Times every day
33. definition=buy, select | examples=I'll take a pound of that sausage
34. definition=to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort | examples=take shelter from the storm
35. definition=have sex with; archaic use | examples=He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable
36. definition=lay claim to; as of an idea | examples=She took credit for the whole idea
37. definition=be designed to hold or take | examples=This surface will not take the dye
38. definition=be capable of holding or containing | examples=This box won't take all the items
39. definition=develop a habit | examples=He took to visiting bars
40. definition=proceed along in a vehicle | examples=We drive the turnpike to work
41. definition=obtain by winning | examples=Winner takes all
42. definition=be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | examples=He got AIDS

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to <t>take</t> the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level." We need to select the correct sense from the numbered list. The focus is on "take" in "take the same peculiar pattern".

Let's examine the phrase "take a pattern". "Take" here means "to assume or adopt" a particular form or pattern. It's similar to "take on a pattern" or "exhibit a pattern". Looking at the senses:

5. definition=take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | examples=His voice took on a sad tone

This matches: "ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern" means it assumes that pattern. "Take" is used in the sense of "take on a certain form". "Take the same peculiar pattern" is a variant without "on", but it fits this sense. Let's check others:

1. carry out – no.
2. require time – no.
3. take somebody somewhere – no.
4. get into hands – no.
5. take on form/attribute/aspect – yes.
6. interpret – no.
... etc.

Thus sense 5 is the correct answer.


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

Sentence: Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the <t>same</t> peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level.

Senses:
1. definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday
2. definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls
3. definition=equal in amount or value | examples=like amounts
4. definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of senses for the word "same" as marked by <t></t>. We need to identify which numbered sense is used in the sentence and return only the number.

Sentence: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the <t>same</t> peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level."

Senses:
1. definition=same in identity | examples=the same man I saw yesterday
2. definition=closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree | examples=curtains the same color as the walls
3. definition=equal in amount or value | examples=like amounts
4. definition=unchanged in character or nature | examples=the village stayed the same

Let's analyze the sentence: "ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level."

This means the pattern of ticket splitting at the state level is not identical in identity (it's not the exact same instance of ticket splitting happening), but it is similar in kind or quality—it is a pattern of the same type. It is "closely similar or comparable in kind or quality". Sense 2 seems to fit: "closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree". Sense 1 is about identical entity (the same man). Sense 3 is about equal in amount or value. Sense 4 is about unchanged over time or nature. The context compares the pattern at two levels, saying they are similar in kind. So sense 2 is the most appropriate.

Thus, the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government <t>level</t> as it does at the federal level.

Senses:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence
2. definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness
4. definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level
5. definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
6. definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | examples=park the car on the level
7. definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels
8. definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | examples=what level is the office on?

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'level' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government <t>level</t> as it does at the federal level."

Senses provided:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence
2. definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness
4. definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level
5. definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
6. definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | examples=park the car on the level
7. definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels
8. definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | examples=what level is the office on?

We need to identify which sense of "level" is used in the context: "at the state government level" and "at the federal level". Here, "level" refers to a tier, echelon, or a specific position in a hierarchy (levels of government). Senses 1, 2, 3 seem similar. Let's examine:
1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality" – government level is not about intensity/amount/quality.
2: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group" – graded group like hierarchy? Government levels (federal, state) are hierarchical tiers. Could be this.
3: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" – Government levels are positions in a series (local, state, federal). But "process" might not fit perfectly.
7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" – examples: communicates on several levels. Government level could be an abstract tier, but the example "a good actor communicates on several levels" suggests depth of meaning, not hierarchical tier. Often, "level" for government is a rank or tier in an organization.

Often, dictionaries define "level" in the organizational sense as "a position in a scale, as of rank or importance" which matches sense 2 best: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group". "Graded group" implies hierarchy. Government levels (federal, state, local) are graded by jurisdiction/hierarchy. Sense 3 emphasizes a position in a continuum or process, which is more like "stage" – e.g., "at this level of the game". Government level is more a tier. Let's think typical WordNet senses. WordNet usually has:
Level noun:
1. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality: "a moderate level of intelligence" -> (degree)
2. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group: "lumber of the highest grade" -> (grade)
3. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process: "a remarkable degree of frankness" -> (stage/degree)
4. height above ground: "water reached ankle level"
5. indicator... bubble...
6. flat surface...
7. an abstract place... "communicates on several levels"
8. a structure consisting of a room... floor/storey.

WordNet sense 7 is often "layer" or abstract stratum. Government level might fit 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" – example "communicates on several levels" meaning different aspects. But government levels are often considered "rank" or "grade" – sense 2. In many WordNet sense inventories, "government level" is often tagged as sense 2 (graded group) or sense 3 (position in a series). Let's check WordNet examples for sense 2: "lumber of the highest grade" – relates to quality/rank. For sense 3: "a remarkable degree of frankness" – that's extent. I think sense 2 is "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group". Government levels are a hierarchy, so "graded group" works.

Also, sense 1 is "intensity/amount/quality" like "noise level". Sense 2 is "grade/rank in a group". Sense 3 "step/stage in a process". "State government level" is a level of government, like a tier, not a stage in a process. So sense 2 seems best.

Thus, answer: 2.


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

Sentence: Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the <t>federal</t> level.

Senses:
1. definition=national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | examples=the Federal Bureau of Investigation
2. definition=of or relating to the central government of a federation | examples=a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
3. definition=being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War | examples=Union soldiers
4. definition=characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | examples=a federal system like that of the United States

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence and a list of numbered senses of the word "federal", each marked with a definition and examples. We need to identify which sense is used in the sentence.

Sentence: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the <t>federal</t> level."

We need to match the usage of "federal" here to one of the senses.

Senses:

1. national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | examples: the Federal Bureau of Investigation
2. of or relating to the central government of a federation | examples: a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
3. being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War | examples: Union soldiers
4. characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | examples: a federal system like that of the United States

In the sentence, "federal level" is contrasted with "state government level". This is clearly referring to the national government level in a federal system, likely the United States. It's about the level of government that is national, as opposed to state. The context implies the distinction between state and federal (national) levels.

Sense 1: "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units". This fits perfectly. The sentence contrasts "state government level" with "federal level", which is the national level.

Sense 2: "of or relating to the central government of a federation". This is also very similar. But the example is "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government". This is also about the central government. Sense 1 specifically mentions "the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units", which directly matches the contrast between state and federal. Sense 2 is more general: "of or relating to the central government of a federation". Both could work, but we need to see which one is specifically targeted. The sentence says "state government level" vs "federal level". This is a typical US context ("state" vs "federal"). However, it might be general.

Let's read the definitions carefully:
Sense 1: definition=national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
Sense 2: definition=of or relating to the central government of a federation

The "especially" in sense 1 suggests it's the US-specific usage, but it also says "national". Sense 2 is broader. The sentence uses "state government" vs "federal". In many contexts, "state" means a regional government in a federation. "Federal" here means the central/national government. This is a classic contrast. Both 1 and 2 seem applicable. However, the example in 1 is "the Federal Bureau of Investigation" (proper noun). The example in 2 is "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government". The sentence says "federal level" (lowercase). It's not a proper noun, so it's more like sense 2? But sense 1 says "especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units". The phrase "state government level" vs "federal level" is exactly that: distinguishing the US national government from state governments. Often, dictionaries separate the sense of "federal" as relating to the US national government (sense 1) from the general sense of relating to a central government in any federation (sense 2). The "especially" in sense 1 makes it a specific sub-sense. The sentence seems to be talking about US politics? "Ticket splitting

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

Sentence: Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the <t>federal</t> level.

Senses:
1. definition=national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | examples=the Federal Bureau of Investigation
2. definition=of or relating to the central government of a federation | examples=a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
3. definition=being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War | examples=Union soldiers
4. definition=characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | examples=a federal system like that of the United States

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 4. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the <t>federal</t> level."

We need to choose the sense of "federal" from the given list (1 to 4). The senses:
1. national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units. Example: the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2. of or relating to the central government of a federation. Example: a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government.
3. being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War.
4. characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities. Example: a federal system like that of the United States.

The sentence contrasts "state government level" with "federal level". This refers to the central/national government as opposed to state governments. The word "federal" here modifies "level", meaning the level of the central government. That matches sense 2: "of or relating to the central government of a federation". Sense 1 is similar but specifies "especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units". Is sense 2 more generic? Both could apply. But the context is "state government level" vs "federal level", clearly meaning the central government level. Sense 2 is precisely "of or relating to the central government of a federation". Sense 1 says "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States...". Since the sentence doesn't explicitly mention the US, but "state government" often implies US, but it could be any federation. However, both 1 and 2 are very close. Let's read carefully: sense 1 "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units". This is exactly the contrast between state and federal in the US. Sense 2 "of or relating to the central government of a federation". The word "federal" in "federal level" vs "state government level" is describing the level of the central government. Typically, in political science, "federal" refers to the central government in a federation. Both could be correct. Which is more precise? Sense 1 uses "national" as the definition and adds the US-specific nuance. Sense 2 uses "central government of a federation". The sentence says "at the state government level as it does at the federal level". This is a standard phrasing in American politics. Often, "federal" in this context means the central/national government. I'd lean towards sense 2 because it's the general definition "of or relating to the central government of a federation" and doesn't restrict to the United States (though the example might be US). Sense 1 says "national; especially...", but the core definition is "national". However, the sentence uses "federal" as opposed to "state", which is the central government. I'll pick 2 because it's directly "central government of a federation". Also, sense 1 is "national" and could be seen as synonymous, but 2 is more precise to "central government". Let's see the distinction: "federal" as an adjective can mean "relating to the central government" versus "relating to the system of federalism". Sense 4 is about the system of government. The sentence is "federal level", meaning the level of the central government, not the system. So sense 2 is correct.

Thus, the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal <t>level</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence
2. definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness
4. definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level
5. definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
6. definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | examples=park the car on the level
7. definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels
8. definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | examples=what level is the office on?

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'level' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal <t>level</t>."

We need to choose from the given senses (1-8) the one that best matches the use of "level" in this context.

Let's analyze the sentence. "at the state government level" and "at the federal level" refer to tiers or strata of government, i.e., a specific position in a hierarchy or organizational structure. It means something like "at the state government tier/rank/scale" or "federal tier". It's not about intensity (1), not a grade of lumber (2), not a degree of frankness (3), not height (4), not a tool (5), not a flat surface (6). Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" – example: "a good actor communicates on several levels". This is metaphorical, meaning different layers of meaning or abstraction. Sense 8: "a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale" – example: what level is the office on? This is about physical floors in a building.

In the sentence, "level" refers to a rank or tier in a system of government (federal, state). That is an abstract concept of a position in a hierarchy. Among the given senses, sense 2 is "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | examples=lumber of the highest grade". Could "level" here mean a relative position in a graded group? The group is government levels: federal, state, local. They are positions in a hierarchy. Sense 3 is "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness". That seems more about stages in a process or continuum, like "degree of frankness". Government levels are more like tiers in an organizational structure. Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels". This is about levels of meaning, interpretation, etc. Government levels are not usually "depth" but hierarchy. Let's examine sense 2: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group". Government levels (federal, state) are relative positions in a graded group (the structure of government). That seems plausible. Sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality" – like grade of intelligence. Not exactly.

But wait, in some dictionaries, "level" in "at the federal level" is defined as "a position in a scale of rank or importance". The given senses might be from a specific dictionary's numbered entries for a particular word. This looks like it's from a WordNet-style listing or similar. Let's match exactly.

WordNet senses for "level" as a noun:
1. degree, grade, level - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"
2. grade, level, tier - a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade"
3. degree, level, stage, point - a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"
4. level - height above ground; "the water reached ankle level"; "the pictures were at the same level"
5. spirit level, level - indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
6. horizontal surface, level - a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line; "park the car on the level"
7. level, layer, stratum - an abstract place usually conceived as having depth; "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously"
8. floor, level, storey, story - a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"

Now, "at the federal level" / "at the state government level": This is a hierarchical level in an organization. In WordNet, the sense "grade, level, tier" (sense 2) is defined as "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group". This fits "federal level" as a tier in the government. Sense 1 is about intensity/amount/quality (e.g., "high level of care"). Sense 3 is about stages in a process. Sense 7 (layer, stratum) is about abstract depth (levels of meaning). Government levels are often considered tiers or strata. Sense 7 says "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth", but "stratum" can also mean a level of society, etc. However, WordNet sense 2 has "tier" as a synonym. In many contexts, "at the federal level" would be considered a specific tier in a hierarchy. Let's check WordNet's own examples: for sense 2, it's "lumber of the highest grade". But it also includes "tier". For "federal level", some might use sense 7? Wait, let's see if there's a more precise mapping. Often, in these tasks, they use the exact WordNet definitions. The sentence is: "Moreover, ticket splitting appears to take the same peculiar pattern at the state government level as it does at the federal level." This is about a level of government, which is a rank or division. In some dictionaries, this is a specific sense: "a position in a hierarchy". I recall that in WordNet, "level" in "federal level" is typically tagged with sense 7? Let's think: "level" as in "layer, stratum" is sense 7. "Federal level" is a stratum of government? Or sense 2? Let's search memory. I've seen questions like this before. "at the federal level" - WordNet sense: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth" or "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group"? Actually, WordNet has "level" in "federal level" often as sense 7? No, sense 7 is "layer, stratum". "A good actor communicates on several levels" is metaphorical depth. "Federal level" is more of a specific rank in a system. Sense 3: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process". Government levels could be seen as a series. But "process" might not fit. Let's analyze the synonyms:
Sense 1: degree, grade, level
Sense 2: grade, level, tier
Sense 3: degree, level, stage, point
Sense 7: level, layer, stratum
In many corpora, "federal level" is annotated as sense 2? I'm not 100% sure. Let's think about the phrase "at the state government level". It indicates a specific tier in a governmental hierarchy. "Tier" is a direct synonym in sense 2. "Lumber of the highest grade" exemplifies a graded group. Governments are organized in tiers (federal, state, local). So sense 2 seems correct. Sense 7 is more about layers of abstraction or meaning. Sense 3 is about stages in a process (like a degree of progress). Sense 1 is about intensity (grade of intelligence). Therefore, I'm leaning towards sense 2.

I'll output 2.


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

Sentence: State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature <t>lines</t> than the reverse.

Senses:
1. definition=a formation of people or things one beside another | examples=the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
2. definition=a mark that is long relative to its width | examples=He drew a line on the chart
3. definition=a formation of people or things one behind another | examples=the line stretched clear around the corner
4. definition=a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
5. definition=text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen | examples=the letter consisted of three short lines
6. definition=a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
7. definition=a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops) | examples=they attacked the enemy's line
8. definition=a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | examples=I can't follow your line of reasoning
9. definition=a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
10. definition=a connected series of events or actions or developments | examples=the government took a firm course
11. definition=a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
12. definition=a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface | examples=his face has many lines
13. definition=a pipe used to transport liquids or gases | examples=a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
14. definition=the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
15. definition=a telephone connection
16. definition=acting in conformity | examples=in line with
17. definition=the descendants of one individual | examples=his entire lineage has been warriors
18. definition=something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible | examples=a washing line
19. definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money | examples=he's not in my line of business
20. definition=in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
21. definition=(often plural) a means of communication or access | examples=it must go through official channels
22. definition=a particular kind of product or merchandise | examples=a nice line of shoes
23. definition=a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
24. definition=space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
25. definition=the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
26. definition=a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence | examples=she was humming an air from Beethoven
27. definition=persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress | examples=`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line
28. definition=a short personal letter | examples=drop me a line when you get there
29. definition=a conceptual separation or distinction | examples=there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
30. definition=mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'line' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature <t>lines</t> than the reverse.

Senses: ... (list of 30 senses)..."

We need to interpret the phrase "split along ... lines". The word "lines" here refers to divisions or boundaries, probably metaphorical boundaries. The sentence says state government is split along Republican-governor/Democratic-legislature lines. This means the division or split follows the parties' control: one party holds the governorship, the other holds the legislature. So "lines" here implies a line of division, a conceptual separation or distinction.

Looking at the senses:
29. definition=a conceptual separation or distinction | examples=there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity

That seems a perfect fit. "Split along ... lines" -> split along conceptual separations or distinctions (i.e., the division between Republican governor and Democratic legislature).

Check if any other sense could fit:
- 8: course of reasoning? No.
- 11: spatial location defined by real or imaginary unidimensional extent? That could be a geographical line or border. But it's not spatial; it's a political division.
- 16: acting in conformity, "in line with"? Not exactly, though "along the lines of" can mean "in a way similar to". But here it's "split along ... lines" -> the split occurs according to those divisions. Sense 29 explicitly says "conceptual separation or distinction", which fits perfectly.

Thus, the answer is 29.


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

Sentence: State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the <t>reverse</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a relation of direct opposition | examples=we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
2. definition=the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
3. definition=an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
4. definition=the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
5. definition=(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
6. definition=turning in the opposite direction

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'reverse' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the <t>reverse</t>."

Senses:
1. a relation of direct opposition | example: we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
2. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
3. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
5. (American football) a running play...
6. turning in the opposite direction

The sentence compares two situations: "State government is more typically split along Republican-governor / Democratic-legislature lines than the reverse." Here, "the reverse" means the opposite situation: Democratic-governor / Republican-legislature lines. This is a relation of direct opposition. The example in sense 1 is exactly parallel: "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" meaning the opposite (Bill was older than Sue). So sense 1 is the correct one.

Thus answer: 1


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

Sentence: A cross-state econometric <t>investigation</t>, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate.

Senses:
1. definition=an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | examples=there was a congressional probe into the scandal
2. definition=the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'investigation' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "A cross-state econometric <t>investigation</t>, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate."

Senses:
1. definition=an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | examples=there was a congressional probe into the scandal
2. definition=the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically | examples=...

Note: The provided senses are incomplete in the prompt: sense 1 is given fully, but sense 2 is cut off? The prompt says:

"Senses:
1. definition=an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | examples=there was a congressional probe into the scandal
2. definition=the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically"

Actually the prompt might be incomplete but based on typical WordNet or dictionary senses, sense 1 often refers to a probe into misconduct, while sense 2 is the systematic inquiry. The sentence says "A cross-state econometric investigation", which is a systematic study using econometrics. It's not about unfamiliar or questionable activities; it's a research inquiry. So sense 2 is the appropriate one. Return 2.


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

Sentence: A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, <t>holding</t> other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate.

Senses:
1. definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | examples=keep clean
2. definition=have or hold in one's hands or grip | examples=Hold this bowl for a moment, please
3. definition=organize or be responsible for | examples=hold a reception
4. definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank
5. definition=keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | examples=take for granted
6. definition=maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | examples=bear a grudge
7. definition=to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement | examples=This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
8. definition=secure and keep for possible future use or application | examples=The landlord retained the security deposit
9. definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | examples=She bears the title of Duchess
10. definition=be the physical support of; carry the weight of | examples=The beam holds up the roof
11. definition=contain or hold; have within | examples=The jar carries wine
12. definition=have room for; hold without crowding | examples=This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
13. definition=remain in a certain state, position, or condition | examples=The weather held
14. definition=support or hold in a certain manner | examples=She holds her head high
15. definition=be valid, applicable, or true | examples=This theory still holds
16. definition=assert or affirm | examples=Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
17. definition=have as a major characteristic | examples=The novel holds many surprises
18. definition=be capable of holding or containing | examples=This box won't take all the items
19. definition=arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | examples=reserve me a seat on a flight
20. definition=protect against a challenge or attack | examples=Hold that position behind the trees!
21. definition=bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | examples=He's held by a contract
22. definition=hold the attention of | examples=The soprano held the audience
23. definition=remain committed to | examples=I hold to these ideas
24. definition=resist or confront with resistance | examples=The politician defied public opinion
25. definition=be pertinent or relevant or applicable | examples=The same laws apply to you!
26. definition=stop dealing with | examples=hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
27. definition=lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | examples=moderate your alcohol intake
28. definition=keep from departing | examples=Hold the taxi
29. definition=take and maintain control over, often by violent means | examples=The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
30. definition=cause to stop | examples=Halt the engines
31. definition=cover as for protection against noise or smell | examples=She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
32. definition=drink alcohol without showing ill effects | examples=He can hold his liquor
33. definition=aim, point, or direct | examples=Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
34. definition=declare to be | examples=She was declared incompetent
35. definition=be in accord; be in agreement | examples=We agreed on the terms of the settlement
36. definition=keep from exhaling or expelling | examples=hold your breath

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'hold' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, <t>holding</t> other factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate."

We need to find the sense of "holding" as used here. "Holding other factors constant" is a common phrase in statistics/econometrics meaning to keep other factors unchanged or fixed while examining the relationship. So it means "keep in a certain state, position, or activity". Let's check the senses:

1. definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | examples=keep clean

This matches "holding other factors constant" = keeping other factors constant.

Let's verify: "keep in a certain state" – constant is a state. So sense 1 is the correct one.

The answer should be "


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

Sentence: A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding <t>other</t> factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate.

Senses:
1. definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day
2. definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. definition=belonging to the distant past | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe
4. definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'other' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding <t>other</t> factors constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate."

We have senses:
1. definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day
2. definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. definition=belonging to the distant past | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe
4. definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

In the sentence, "holding other factors constant" means factors besides the ones being considered (the tax rate, etc.). It means additional factors, "other" as in "additional to those already mentioned or implied". This matches sense 1: "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied". The examples "today isn't any other day" show "other" meaning different from the one mentioned. "Holding other factors constant" means keeping constant the factors that are not the one(s) being varied. So it's sense 1.

Thus the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other <t>factors</t> constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate.

Senses:
1. definition=anything that contributes causally to a result | examples=a number of factors determined the outcome
2. definition=an abstract part of something | examples=jealousy was a component of his character
3. definition=one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer | examples=what are the 4 factors of 6?
4. definition=a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
5. definition=any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
6. definition=an independent variable in statistics
7. definition=(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity | examples=genes were formerly called factors

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'factor' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other <t>factors</t> constant, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate."

Senses:
1. anything that contributes causally to a result
2. an abstract part of something
3. one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
4. a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
5. any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
6. an independent variable in statistics
7. (genetics) a segment of DNA...

We need to pick the sense that matches "factors" in "holding other factors constant". This is a classic phrase in economics and statistics: "ceteris paribus" or "holding other factors constant" means controlling for other variables. In this context, "factors" refers to independent variables or explanatory variables in a statistical/econometric model. Sense 6 is "an independent variable in statistics". Sense 1 is "anything that contributes causally to a result", which is also plausible but more general. However, the phrase "holding other factors constant" is a statistical/econometric term where "factors" are independent variables. The sentence describes an econometric investigation, and "holding other factors constant" is standard terminology for controlling for other independent variables. So sense 6 is the most precise.

Let's confirm: Sense 1 is a general causal factor. Sense 6 specifically says "an independent variable in statistics". In the context of an econometric investigation, "holding other factors constant" refers to independent variables. Yes.

Thus answer: 6.

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

Sentence: A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors <t>constant</t>, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate.

Senses:
1. definition=unvarying in nature | examples=maintained a constant temperature
2. definition=steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection | examples=a man constant in adherence to his ideals
3. definition=uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'constant' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense." The sentence has "holding other factors <t>constant</t>". The word is "constant". The senses provided:

1. definition=unvarying in nature | examples=maintained a constant temperature
2. definition=steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection | examples=a man constant in adherence to his ideals
3. definition=uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf  (Wait, the example given is "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Actually the text says: "examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf"? The prompt says: "3. definition=uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf"? The text I see: "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Wait I need to read exactly:

"3. definition=uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf" Hmm maybe it's "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? The original prompt says: "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? It actually says: "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? No, it says: "3. definition=uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Let's check: "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Wait, I'm seeing: "examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf". I think it's "the ceaseless thunder of surf" but that doesn't make sense. Maybe it's a typo for "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Actually it might be "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? No, I need to copy exactly: "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Let's look at the user input: "examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Wait, the prompt says: "examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf"? I'm reading: "the ceaseless thunder of surf"? Hmm, it might be "the ceaseless thunder of surf" but "surf" is waves? The ceaseless thunder of surf? Could be "surf" like ocean surf. But the phrase "constant" as in "constant noise" would mean uninterrupted. But the sense 3 is "uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing". So that fits "constant thunder of surf" or something. The example probably is "the ceaseless thunder of surf" but the word "surf" is correct.

Anyway, the sentence is: "A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors <t>constant</t>, the difference between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate." The phrase is "holding other factors constant". In this context, "constant" means "unchanged" or "fixed". It's an econometrics term: ceteris paribus, holding other variables constant. This is sense 1: "unvarying in nature". Because we are holding them constant (not allowing them to vary). They are unvarying. Sense 2 is about fidelity/steadfastness. Sense 3 is about continuous/interrupted in time. The correct sense is 1.

So answer is 1.


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

Sentence: A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the <t>difference</t> between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate.

Senses:
1. definition=the quality of being unlike or dissimilar | examples=there are many differences between jazz and rock
2. definition=a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | examples=the deviation from the mean
3. definition=a disagreement or argument about something important | examples=he had a dispute with his wife
4. definition=a significant change | examples=the difference in her is amazing
5. definition=the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of 'difference' (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "A cross-state econometric investigation, furthermore, reveals that, holding other factors constant, the <t>difference</t> between a state's major - party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate and the Republican share of the lower state house is a positive function of the state tax rate."

We need to match the usage of "difference" to one of the senses.

The senses:
1. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar | examples: there are many differences between jazz and rock
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | examples: the deviation from the mean
3. a disagreement or argument about something important | examples: he had a dispute with his wife
4. a significant change | examples: the difference in her is amazing
5. the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

In the sentence, "difference" refers to the mathematical subtraction between two quantities: "a state's major-party vote going to the Republican gubernatorial candidate" and "the Republican share of the lower state house". So it's the arithmetic difference, a number obtained by subtracting one value from another. That matches sense 5.

Let's verify:
- Sense 1 is about abstract dissimilarity, not a specific numeric subtraction.
- Sense 2 is a deviation from a standard, not necessarily subtraction of two given values.
- Sense 3 is a disagreement.
- Sense 4 is a change over time.
- Sense 5 is the number that remains after subtraction.

Clearly sense 5.