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

Sentence: These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their <t>impact</t> on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative.

Senses:
1. definition=the striking of one body against another
2. definition=a forceful consequence; a strong effect | examples=the book had an important impact on my thinking
3. definition=influencing strongly | examples=they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
4. definition=the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | examples=the armies met in the shock of battle

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

Sentence: "These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their <t>impact</t> on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative."

Senses provided:
1. definition=the striking of one body against another
2. definition=a forceful consequence; a strong effect | examples=the book had an important impact on my thinking
3. definition=influencing strongly | examples=they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
4. definition=the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | examples=the armies met in the shock of battle

In the sentence, "their impact on employment patterns and work organisations" means the effect or influence the initiatives had on employment patterns, etc. So it is "a strong effect" or "influencing strongly". Both sense 2 and 3 seem close. Sense 2: "a forceful consequence; a strong effect". Sense 3: "influencing strongly". The example for sense 2 is "the book had an important impact on my thinking", which is very similar to "impact on employment patterns". Sense 3's example is "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture", which uses "impingement". While "impact" can mean "impingement", the primary meaning in this context is "strong effect". Typically, sense 2 is the direct "effect" meaning. Sense 3 might be a synonym but with a nuance of encroachment. The most straightforward match is sense 2. Therefore, the answer is 2.

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

Sentence: These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on <t>employment</t> patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative.

Senses:
1. definition=the state of being employed or having a job | examples=they are looking for employment
2. definition=the occupation for which you are paid | examples=he is looking for employment
3. definition=the act of giving someone a job
4. definition=the act of using | examples=he warned against the use of narcotic drugs

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reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "employment" fits the sentence: "These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on <t>employment</t> patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative."

The phrase is "employment patterns". This refers to patterns of employment, meaning the ways in which people are employed (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary, etc.), which relates to the state of having a job or the occupation for which you are paid.

Looking at the senses:
1. the state of being employed or having a job (e.g., they are looking for employment) -> This fits "employment patterns" as patterns of the state of being employed.
2. the occupation for which you are paid (e.g., he is looking for employment) -> This is similar, but "employment" as a specific job. "Patterns" might refer to types of occupations, but usually "employment patterns" refers to broader trends in employment status, not specific occupations.
3. the act of giving someone a job -> that would be "employment" as an action, e.g., "the employment of new staff". Not fitting "employment patterns".
4. the act of using -> e.g., "employment of force". Not fitting.

The most appropriate sense is 1: the state of being employed. "Employment patterns" means patterns in the state of being employed (e.g., levels of employment, nature of employment). Sense 2 is a specific job, but the phrase "employment patterns" typically refers to aggregate employment conditions, not specific occupations. However, sense 1 and 2 are close. Let's consider: "impact on employment patterns" = impact on the patterns of people having jobs. That's the state of being employed. The example "they are looking for employment" uses "employment" as a mass noun meaning the state. "A job" is countable. So "patterns of employment" is about the state.

Thus, the correct sense is 1.

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

Sentence: These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and <t>work</t> organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative.

Senses:
1. definition=activity directed toward making or doing something | examples=she checked several points needing further work
2. definition=a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing | examples=it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works
3. definition=the occupation for which you are paid | examples=he is looking for employment
4. definition=applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) | examples=mastering a second language requires a lot of work
5. definition=(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force | examples=work equals force times distance
6. definition=a place where work is done | examples=he arrived at work early today
7. definition=the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) | examples=he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre

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

Sentence: "These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and <t>work</t> organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative."

The word "work" appears in the phrase "employment patterns and work organisations". The phrase is "employment patterns and work organisations". "Work" here modifies "organisations". It's a noun adjunct, essentially meaning "organizations related to work". The sense of "work" as a noun here is most closely related to "the occupation for which you are paid" or "employment" generally. Look at the senses:

1. activity directed toward making or doing something
2. a product produced or accomplished through effort
3. the occupation for which you are paid (examples: he is looking for employment)
4. applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
5. (physics) a manifestation of energy...
6. a place where work is done
7. the total output of a writer or artist

In "work organisations", it refers to organizations related to work (i.e., employment). Sense 3: "the occupation for which you are paid" fits best, because "work organisations" likely means organizations concerning employment, labor, workplace. Sometimes "work organization" refers to the way work is organized in a workplace, which would be sense 1 ("activity directed toward making or doing something"). Let's examine the phrase: "employment patterns and work organisations". "Employment patterns" is about patterns of employment. "Work organisations" could mean the organizations where people work, or the organization of work itself. The phrase "work organisations" as a compound noun could mean "organizations that employ people" (i.e., workplaces) or "the manner in which work is organized". I need to see which sense fits better.

Often in sociology/labor studies, "work organization" refers to the way work is structured (sense 1). But sense 3 is "the occupation for which you are paid", close to employment. "Employment patterns" clearly relates to jobs/occupations. "Work organisations" might refer to the organizations where people work (companies, firms). Sense 6 is "a place where work is done" (e.g., he arrived at work). That could also be a candidate for "work organizations" meaning "organizations that are workplaces". But "work organizations" is more likely "work organizations" as in "the organization of work", which uses sense 1. However, let's consider that "work" in "work organizations" is a noun modifying "organizations". If it meant "organizations concerning work", the underlying meaning of "work" could be sense 1 or 3. Sense 3 is "the occupation for which you are paid", synonymous with employment. The phrase "employment patterns and work organisations" might be pairing "employment patterns" with "work organizations" as two related but distinct concepts. "Employment" here is a noun, "work" is a noun. In this context, "employment" and "work" are often synonymous, but "employment patterns" refers to trends in hiring, job types, etc. "Work organisations" likely refers to the organizations that employ people (i.e., workplaces, companies). If it's workplaces, sense 6: "a place where work is done". The example for sense 6: "he arrived at work early today". That's the place meaning. "Work organizations" could be organizations that are workplaces. However, "work" could also mean the activity (sense 1). The phrase "work organisations" often appears in academic literature meaning "the organization of work" (e.g., how tasks are structured). Let's search my knowledge base: "employment patterns and work organisations" - this looks like a direct quote from a paper. Possibly something like "their impact on employment patterns and work organisations" - it could refer to the way work is organized within companies. Sense 1: "activity directed toward making or doing something". The organization of that activity. So sense 1 is very plausible.

Let's examine the senses numbering:
1: activity directed toward making or doing something. (work as activity).
3: the occupation for which you are paid. (work as job/employment).
6: a place where work is done. (work as workplace).

In "work organisations", if it means "organizations that are workplaces", sense 6. If it means "the way work activity is organized", sense 1. If it means "organizations related to employment", sense 3. But "work organisations" is a compound noun. The word "work" here is attributive. Typically, "work" in "work organization" is sense 1 in sociology: the organization of work. But sometimes it's "workplace organization". The sentence: "analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations". It's likely two separate things: employment patterns (macro-level labor market trends) and work organizations (meso-level firm structures or organization of work). I lean towards sense 1 because "work organizations" as a concept relates to how work is organized, not just "employment". However, the senses are from some dictionary. I need to choose one number.

Let's think about a typical dictionary like WordNet. The senses listed look exactly like WordNet's synsets for "work" (noun). In WordNet, the noun "work" has these senses:
1. activity directed toward making or doing something (e.g., she checked several points needing further work)
2. a product produced or accomplished through effort (e.g., it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works)
3. the occupation for which you are paid (e.g., he is looking for employment)
4. applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (e.g., mastering a second language requires a lot of work)
5. (physics) a manifestation of energy...
6. a place where work is done (e.g., he arrived at work early today)
7. the total output of a writer or artist (e.g., oeuvre)

In the phrase "work organisations", it's likely sense 1: the activity of working. "The organization of work" is a common phrase. "Work organizations" can be interpreted as "organizations of work". Yes, in sociology of work, "work organization" means how work is structured, the division of labor, etc. So sense 1 fits.
Alternatively, "employment patterns" would be sense 3? "Employment" is a different word. But "work" here is paired with "organisations". "Work organisations" vs "workplaces". If it meant workplaces, it would be sense 6. "He arrived at work early today" – that's the place. "Work organisations" meaning organizations that are places of work. But typically we say "workplace organizations" or "employing organizations". "Work organizations" is ambiguous. I'll need to decide.

Is there any clue? "impact on employment patterns and work organisations" – could be two things: patterns of employment and organizations of work. That's a common pairing: employment and work. "Work" as in the nature of work. I'd go with sense 1.

Let's double-check: Sense 1 examples: "she checked several points needing further work" – that's work as in tasks, activity. In "work organisations", it's the organization of that activity. Sense 3: "the occupation for which you are paid" – that's synonymous with job. "Work organisations" could mean "job organizations" (unlikely). Sense 6: place. So I think 1 is the best.

I will output 1.

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

Sentence: These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and <t>assessed</t> the benefits and problems of the initiative.

Senses:
1. definition=evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of | examples=I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
2. definition=charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
3. definition=set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
4. definition=estimate the value of (property) for taxation | examples=Our house hasn't been assessed in years

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

Sentence: "These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and <t>assessed</t> the benefits and problems of the initiative."

Senses:
1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation

In the sentence, "assessed the benefits and problems" clearly means evaluated or estimated the nature, quality, significance, etc. of the benefits and problems. This matches sense 1. The other senses relate to financial charges, fines, or property taxation, which are not relevant here.

Thus, the correct number is

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

Sentence: These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the <t>benefits</t> and problems of the initiative.

Senses:
1. definition=financial assistance in time of need
2. definition=something that aids or promotes well-being | examples=for the benefit of all
3. definition=a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

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

Sentence: "These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the <t>benefits</t> and problems of the initiative."

Senses:
1. definition=financial assistance in time of need
2. definition=something that aids or promotes well-being | examples=for the benefit of all
3. definition=a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

We need to pick the sense number that matches the usage in the sentence. The word is "benefits" in "assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative". Here, "benefits" means advantages, positive effects, something that aids or promotes well-being. That matches sense 2: "something that aids or promotes well-being". Sense 1 is specific financial assistance, sense 3 is a performance. So answer is 2.

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

Sentence: These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and <t>problems</t> of the initiative.

Senses:
1. definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | examples=she and her husband are having problems
2. definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
3. definition=a source of difficulty | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job

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

The sentence: "These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and <t>problems</t> of the initiative."

Senses:
1. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved (example: she and her husband are having problems)
2. a question raised for consideration or solution (example: our homework consisted of ten problems to solve)
3. a source of difficulty (example: one trouble after another delayed the job)

In the sentence, "problems" is used in the context of assessing the benefits and problems of the initiative. Here, "problems" likely refers to difficulties or drawbacks, i.e., sources of difficulty or issues that arose. Sense 3 defines "a source of difficulty", but sense 1 is "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved." The example for sense 1 is about a couple "having problems" meaning they are experiencing difficulty. Sense 3's example "one trouble after another delayed the job" shows problems as things that cause difficulty. In the context, "assessed the benefits and problems" uses problems as the negative aspects or difficulties encountered, which are sources of difficulty. However, we need to check: the phrases "assessed the benefits and problems" could be interpreted as "problems" meaning issues or drawbacks, not necessarily a "state of difficulty" but rather the things that are problematic. Both senses 1 and 3 are close. Sense 1 is "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" (like they have problems in their relationship). Sense 3 is "a source of difficulty" (like the problem is the thing causing trouble). In the sentence, "problems" are being assessed alongside benefits, so "problems" here are the sources of difficulty or the issues themselves. Example: "We assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative" meaning we assessed what benefits it brought and what difficulties/issues it caused. Those issues are sources of difficulty. So sense 3 fits: "a source of difficulty". Sense 1 is more about a state of difficulty, like "having problems" meaning experiencing trouble, not the things that cause trouble. So I'll go with sense 3.

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

Sentence: <t>Visits</t> and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time | examples=he dropped by for a visit
2. definition=a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice | examples=he scheduled a visit to the dentist
3. definition=the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)
4. definition=the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity | examples=a visit to the dentist
5. definition=a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

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

Sentence: <t>Visits</t> and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken.

Senses:
1. definition=the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time | examples=he dropped by for a visit
2. definition=a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice | examples=he scheduled a visit to the dentist
3. definition=the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)
4. definition=the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity | examples=a visit to the dentist
5. definition=a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)"

The sentence: "Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken." This sounds like a context of an audit, inspection, or some official review. "Visits ... with key personnel" suggests official visits for inspection or business purposes, not casual visits. Hence sense 3: "the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)" fits best.

Return only the number: 3.

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

Sentence: Visits and <t>interviews</t> with key personnel were also undertaken.

Senses:
1. definition=the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists | examples=my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds
2. definition=a conference (usually with someone important) | examples=he had a consultation with the judge

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

Sentence: Visits and <t>interviews</t> with key personnel were also undertaken.

Senses:
1. definition=the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists | examples=my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds
2. definition=a conference (usually with someone important) | examples=he had a consultation with the judge"

We need to determine which sense fits the sentence. The sentence is "Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken." In this context, "interviews" likely means a conversation to gather information, as key personnel are being interviewed to elicit information, not a conference with someone important. It sounds like a business or research context, where they are conducting interviews with key personnel to gather information. So sense 1 (questioning, conversation to elicit information) is more appropriate. Sense 2 is a conference with an important person, like a consultation. The example for sense 2 is "he had a consultation with the judge", which is a specific type of meeting. Interview with key personnel is typically a questioning to get their insights. Thus, answer is 1.

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

Sentence: These <t>national</t> studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero
2. definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests
3. definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government
4. definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. definition=inside the country | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior
6. definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

reasoning_content:
We are asked to identify which numbered sense of "national" is used in the sentence: "These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices."

We have seven senses. Let's analyze each.

Sentence context: "These national studies" – they are studies that are national in scope or origin? "will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices." It implies studies conducted at a national level (in different countries), which will be synthesized into a European report. So "national" here means something like "pertaining to a nation" or "at the level of a nation", likely contrasting with "European".

Let's check the senses:

1. of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country (national hero) – very broad sense.
2. limited to or in the interests of a particular nation (national interests) – implies limitation to one nation vs others.
3. concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country (the national government) – refers to the whole nation.
4. owned or maintained for the public by the national government (national parks) – government ownership.
5. inside the country – e.g., "the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior" – seems like a specific use for domestic/internal affairs.
6. characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation (a national trait) – cultural characteristic.
7. of or relating to nationality (national origin) – refers to legal nationality.

In the sentence, "national studies" likely means studies carried out in individual nations (as opposed to European-wide studies). It contrasts with "European report". So it's "pertaining to a nation" in a general sense, or "limited to a particular nation"? It doesn't necessarily mean limited to the interests of that nation, just that they are studies from/covering each nation. Often "national" in such context means "of each nation" or "country-level". It aligns with sense 1: "of or relating to... a nation or country". Sense 2 says "limited to or in the interests of a particular nation", which is close, but "limited to" might not be the primary meaning; it's just at the national level. Sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country", e.g., national government. These studies are about the whole nation, so that could fit too. But "national studies" doesn't necessarily imply they are owned by the government (sense 4) or inside the country (sense 5) or characteristic of the people (sense 6) or about nationality (sense 7). Usually, "national" as a modifier in "national studies" (like national reports, national policies) means "at the national level" or "pertaining to a nation", which is sense 1. However, sometimes sense 3 is used for things that cover the whole nation. But sense 1 is the most basic and general. Let's see examples: "national hero" (sense 1), "national interests" (sense 2), "national government" (sense 3). "National studies" are studies of a nation, so it could be sense 1 or 3. I would lean towards sense 1 as the broadest. But the distinction: sense 3 emphasizes "entire nation". "National studies" probably means studies that cover the entire nation (as opposed to regional studies), so sense 3 might be more precise? Actually, sense 1 is "of or relating to... a nation". Sense 3 is "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation". A study can be "national" if it's conducted across the whole nation. Often, "national studies" are studies covering a whole country. The word "national" here contrasts with "European", so it's about the level (nation vs. Europe). This is closer to sense 1: relating to a nation. Many dictionaries would list this under the primary sense. Let's review typical definitions from the given options:
1: of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country (national hero, national anthem) – this is the most general, meaning simply "of a nation".
3: concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country (the national government) – emphasizes the whole nation vs a part. "National studies" are studies of the entire nation? Not necessarily; they could just be studies done in that nation. But "national" in "national studies" usually means "pertaining to a nation as a whole". In the context of a European report, they are likely studies from each individual country, summarizing national-level data. That aligns with sense 3? Actually, a "national study" is a study that is national in scope, covering the whole country. So sense 3 ("concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country") fits very well. But could it be sense 2? "limited to or in the interests of a particular nation" – sometimes "national" is used in contrast to "international", implying limited to one nation. The sentence says "These national studies will form the basis of a European report...", so they are studies that are national (limited to each nation) and then synthesized. That could be sense 2. However, sense 2's example is "national interests", which is about policy/priorities, while sense 1 is general.

Let's think: If I say "national studies" meaning studies of a specific nation, it's mostly just "relating to a nation". I'll go with 1. But wait, the prompt says "Return only the number of the correct sense." I need to choose one. Let's see if "national studies" matches any example given. The examples: sense 1: national hero. sense 2: national interests. sense 3: national government. sense 4: national parks. sense 5: inside the country (example about Home Office). sense 6: national trait. sense 7: national origin. "National studies" is most similar to "national government"? Both are about something that encompasses the whole nation. "National studies" could be akin to "national survey" which is sense 3. However, many times "national" just means "of a nation" (sense 1). Is there a nuance? The sentence says "These national studies will form the basis of a European report". This implies there are multiple national studies (e.g., from France, Germany, etc.). They are studies that are national in scope. The word "national" is used as an adjective meaning "of or relating to a nation". I'll go with 1, as it's the broadest and most common. But I need to be careful. Let's search my memory for dictionary definitions. In some learner's dictionaries, "national" meaning "relating to a whole nation" is sense 1 or 2. The provided list has sense 1 as very broad, sense 3 as "entire nation". "National studies" are studies that cover an entire nation, so sense 3 might be more specific. But "national hero" is a person of a nation, not necessarily entire. "National studies" could be studies about national matters. It's tricky.

Let's analyze the phrase "national studies" in context: They are likely studies conducted on a national level (i.e., within each country). They will form the basis of a European report. The contrast is between national and European. This is similar to "national government" vs "European government". That would be sense 3: "concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation". Sense 3 says "the national government" as example. If we have "national studies" and "European report", it's analogous to "national government" and "European Parliament". So sense 3 is probably intended. Sense 1 is too generic. The senses seem to be from a specific dictionary (maybe WordNet or similar). Let's check WordNet senses for "national":

WordNet:
1. of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country (national hero; national anthem; ...)
2. limited to or in the interests of a particular nation (national interests; isolationism is a strictly national policy)
3. concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country (national government; national elections; of national concern; the national highway system)
4. owned or maintained for the public by the national government (national parks)
5. inside the country (the British Home Office...)
6. characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation (a national trait)
7. of or relating to nationality (national origin)

In WordNet, "national studies" would likely fall under sense 1 or 3. Sense 1 is very general "of or relating to... a nation". Sense 3 is "belonging to an entire nation". A "national study" in the context of a European report typically means a study that covers an entire nation (like a nationwide study, not just a regional one). It is "concerned with or applicable to... an entire nation". I think sense 3 is more accurate because "studies" here are not just "of a nation" in the sense of "pertaining to" (like national literature) but rather studies that are national in scope, covering the whole country. For instance, a "national survey" would be sense 3. Also, the contrast with "European report" suggests different levels of governance or scope (national vs. European), which aligns with "national government" type of usage. So I'll go with 3.

But let's double-check: could it be sense 2? "limited to a particular nation" — these studies are limited to a particular nation, not European. That also fits: "national studies" as opposed to "European report". However, sense 2's example is "national interests" which implies pursuing the interests of one's own nation. "National studies" doesn't carry that connotation of self-interest. It's just a categorization by geographical/political scope. So sense 2 is less likely.

Sense 1 is very broad and could technically encompass sense 3, but usually such tests want the most specific matching sense. Since sense 3 specifically mentions "entire nation" and examples like "national government", it's probably the intended one.

Therefore, I'll answer 3.

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

Sentence: These national <t>studies</t> will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices.

Senses:
1. definition=a detailed critical inspection
2. definition=applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) | examples=mastering a second language requires a lot of work
3. definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
4. definition=a state of deep mental absorption | examples=she is in a deep study
5. definition=a room used for reading and writing and studying | examples=he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study
6. definition=a branch of knowledge | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?
7. definition=preliminary drawing for later elaboration | examples=he made several studies before starting to paint
8. definition=attentive consideration and meditation | examples=after much cogitation he rejected the offer
9. definition=someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) | examples=he is a quick study
10. definition=a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique | examples=a study in spiccato bowing

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "study" is used in the sentence: "These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices."

We are given 10 senses. The word is plural "studies". Looking at the sentence: "These national studies will form the basis of a European report..." This implies that "studies" are something like research projects, analyses, or documents. Sense 3: "a written document describing the findings of some individual or group" fits well because "national studies" are likely reports or documents that will be synthesized into a European report. Sense 1: "a detailed critical inspection" could also be the process, but "form the basis of a European report" suggests they are tangible outputs, like documents. Sense 3 explicitly mentions "a written document...". Let's verify others: sense 2 is learning, sense 4 is absorption, sense 5 is a room, sense 6 is branch of knowledge, sense 7 is preliminary drawing, sense 8 is consideration, sense 9 is a person, sense 10 is a musical composition. Clearly sense 3 is the best match. Thus the answer is 3.


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

Sentence: These national studies will <t>form</t> the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices.

Senses:
1. definition=create (as an entity) | examples=social groups form everywhere
2. definition=to compose or represent: | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting
3. definition=develop into a distinctive entity | examples=our plans began to take shape
4. definition=give shape or form to | examples=shape the dough
5. definition=make something, usually for a specific function | examples=She molded the rice balls carefully
6. definition=establish or impress firmly in the mind | examples=We imprint our ideas onto our children
7. definition=assume a form or shape | examples=the water formed little beads

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

Sentence: "These national studies will <t>form</t> the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices."

We have 7 senses with definitions and examples. We need to pick the number that matches the meaning in the sentence.

The sentence uses "form" as a transitive verb: "These national studies will form the basis of a European report..." Meaning: The national studies will serve as the basis, they will constitute or make up the basis. So the sense is "to compose or represent" or "to be the constituent parts of". Look at the senses:

1. definition=create (as an entity) | examples=social groups form everywhere
2. definition=to compose or represent: | examples=This wall forms the background of the stage setting
3. definition=develop into a distinctive entity | examples=our plans began to take shape
4. definition=give shape or form to | examples=shape the dough
5. definition=make something, usually for a specific function | examples=She molded the rice balls carefully
6. definition=establish or impress firmly in the mind | examples=We imprint our ideas onto our children
7. definition=assume a form or shape | examples=the water formed little beads

Sense 2: "to compose or represent:" example: "This wall forms the background of the stage setting." This matches perfectly: "These national studies will form the basis..." meaning they will compose/constitute the basis. So the correct sense is


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

Sentence: These national studies will form the <t>basis</t> of a European report which synthesises overall practices.

Senses:
1. definition=a relation that provides the foundation for something | examples=they were on a friendly footing
2. definition=the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | examples=the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
3. definition=the most important or necessary part of something | examples=the basis of this drink is orange juice

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "basis" is used in the sentence. The sentence: "These national studies will form the <t>basis</t> of a European report which synthesises overall practices."

We have three senses:
1. a relation that provides the foundation for something (e.g., they were on a friendly footing)
2. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained (e.g., the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture)
3. the most important or necessary part of something (e.g., the basis of this drink is orange juice)

The sentence says that national studies will form the basis of a European report. That means the report will be built upon these studies; they are the foundation or starting point. Sense 2: "the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained" – the national studies are not assumptions, but they are the fundamental starting material from which the report is developed. Sense 1: "a relation that provides the foundation for something" with example "they were on a friendly footing" – that seems to refer to a basis in terms of a relationship, like a footing. "Basis" here is not a relation, it's the material or information that forms the foundation. Sense 3: "the most important or necessary part of something" – like the main ingredient. The studies are the basis, meaning the underlying foundation, not necessarily the most important part (though they are important, but the report synthesises overall practices, so the studies provide the foundation data). I think sense 2 fits better: the national studies are the fundamental material from which the European report is developed. The phrase "form the basis of" often means they serve as the foundation for something that is developed from them. Sense 2 explicitly mentions "from which something is begun or developed". The example "whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" indicates the basis is the starting assumptions. Here, national studies are the starting data for the report. So I'd choose sense 2.

Check sense 1: "a relation that provides the foundation for something" – this could be like "They were on a friendly footing/basis" meaning a relationship. That's not the sense here. Sense 3: "most important or necessary part" – like the basis of a drink is orange juice, meaning the main component. The national studies might be the main source, but "basis" here is more about being a foundational layer, not necessarily the most important part. I'll go with


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

Sentence: These national studies will form the basis of a European <t>report</t> which synthesises overall practices.

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

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

Sentence: "These national studies will form the basis of a European <t>report</t> which synthesises overall practices."

Senses provided:
1. a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | example: this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
2. the act of informing by verbal report | example: he heard reports that they were causing trouble
3. a short account of the news | example: the report of his speech
4. a sharp explosive sound | ...
5. a written evaluation of a student's scholarship | ...
6. an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | ...
7. the general estimation that the public has for a person | ...

The sentence refers to "a European report" that synthesises overall practices based on national studies. It is clearly a written document that presents findings or synthesizes information from studies. Sense 1 fits: "a written document describing the findings of some individual or group." The example given for sense 1 is about a study, which aligns.

Other senses: 2 is about oral reporting, 3 is a short news account, 4 is a gun sound, 5 is a student report card, 6 is a student essay, 7 is reputation. So sense 1 is correct.


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

Sentence: These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises <t>overall</t> practices.

Senses:
1. definition=involving only main features | examples=the overall pattern of his life
2. definition=including everything | examples=the overall cost

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

Sentence: These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises <t>overall</t> practices.

Senses:
1. definition=involving only main features | examples=the overall pattern of his life
2. definition=including everything | examples=the overall cost"

We need to determine which sense fits "overall practices" in the sentence. The phrase is "synthesises overall practices". "Synthesises" means combines into a coherent whole. "Overall practices" likely means the practices considered as a whole, encompassing all the practices from the national studies. So "including everything" fits better than "involving only main features". The example "the overall cost" is about total cost, including everything. "Overall pattern" might be about the main features. Here, the European report synthesises overall practices, meaning it brings together all practices. So sense 2.


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

Sentence: These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall <t>practices</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=a customary way of operation or behavior | examples=it is their practice to give annual raises
2. definition=systematic training by multiple repetitions | examples=practice makes perfect
3. definition=translating an idea into action | examples=a hard theory to put into practice
4. definition=the exercise of a profession | examples=the practice of the law
5. definition=knowledge of how something is usually done | examples=it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall <t>practices</t>."

We need to choose which numbered sense of "practice" matches the usage in the sentence. Senses:

1. a customary way of operation or behavior | examples=it is their practice to give annual raises
2. systematic training by multiple repetitions | examples=practice makes perfect
3. translating an idea into action | examples=a hard theory to put into practice
4. the exercise of a profession | examples=the practice of the law
5. knowledge of how something is usually done | examples=it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner

The sentence: "These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices." Here, "practices" refers to the ways things are done, methodologies, procedures, or customary ways of operation across different nations. The report synthesizes overall practices, meaning it combines the customary ways of operation or behavior from the national studies. This matches sense 1: "a customary way of operation or behavior". Sense 5 is "knowledge of how something is usually done", which is slightly different; it's knowledge, not the actual behavior or operation. The word "practices" in the sentence is about the actual methods or behaviors being synthesized, not just knowledge. So sense 1 is the best fit.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: The <t>report</t> and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996.

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

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

The sentence: "The <t>report</t> and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996."

Senses:
1. a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
2. the act of informing by verbal report
3. a short account of the news
4. a sharp explosive sound
5. a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment
6. an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
7. the general estimation that the public has for a person

The sentence mentions "published", so it's a written document. It's "The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published". So it's a document. Sense 1 fits: "a written document describing the findings of some individual or group". Sense 3 is "a short account of the news" but that's usually journalistic; the context suggests a formal document (like a report alongside a casebook). "Published" suggests something like a formal report. Sense 1 seems best.

Thus, answer: 1.

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

Sentence: The report and a casebook of initiatives will be <t>published</t> in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996.

Senses:
1. definition=put into print | examples=The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce
2. definition=prepare and issue for public distribution or sale | examples=publish a magazine or newspaper
3. definition=have (one's written work) issued for publication | examples=How many books did Georges Simenon write?

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

Sentence: "The report and a casebook of initiatives will be <t>published</t> in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996."

Senses:
1. definition=put into print | examples=The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce
2. definition=prepare and issue for public distribution or sale | examples=publish a magazine or newspaper
3. definition=have (one's written work) issued for publication | examples=How many books did Georges Simenon write?

We need to match the usage. The phrase "The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published" refers to making these documents public, likely preparing and issuing them for distribution. The subject is the report and casebook, which are works being published. Sense 1: "put into print" is a bit narrow but similar. Sense 2: "prepare and issue for public distribution or sale" fits well for publishing a report and casebook. Sense 3: "have (one's written work) issued for publication" is about an author having their work published. The sentence doesn't specify an author; it's the works themselves that will be published. So sense 2 is the most appropriate. Also, often dictionaries would list "publish a report" under the sense of issuing for distribution. So answer: 2.


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

Sentence: The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a <t>conference</t> to be staged in Autumn, 1996.

Senses:
1. definition=a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
2. definition=an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
3. definition=a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

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

Sentence: "The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a <t>conference</t> to be staged in Autumn, 1996."

Senses:
1. a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
2. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
3. a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

We need to choose the correct sense. The context: a report and casebook of initiatives will be published and provide the backdrop for a conference. This implies a formal meeting where people gather to discuss the report and initiatives. It matches sense 1: a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda). Sense 2 is about sports teams, not applicable. Sense 3 is "a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic" – this could also fit, but sense 1 explicitly mentions "prearranged meeting" which is more typical for a conference event. The sentence says "conference to be staged", which suggests an organized event. Sense 1 fits perfectly. Sense 3 seems to refer more to a discussion itself rather than a staged event. So the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be <t>staged</t> in Autumn, 1996.

Senses:
1. definition=perform (a play), especially on a stage | examples=we are going to stage `Othello'
2. definition=plan, organize, and carry out (an event) | examples=the neighboring tribe staged an invasion

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be <t>staged</t> in Autumn, 1996." The word "staged" is marked. We need to determine which sense (1 or 2) applies.

Sense 1: "perform (a play), especially on a stage" example: "we are going to stage 'Othello'"
Sense 2: "plan, organize, and carry out (an event)" example: "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"

In the sentence, "a conference to be staged" refers to organizing and holding a conference. A conference is an event, not a theatrical play. So the appropriate sense is 2.

Thus, the answer is 2.

provider: NextBit


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

Sentence: The <t>Foundation</t> aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=the basis on which something is grounded | examples=there is little foundation for his objections
2. definition=an institution supported by an endowment
3. definition=lowest support of a structure | examples=it was built on a base of solid rock
4. definition=education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | examples=he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study
5. definition=the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | examples=the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
6. definition=a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
7. definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult

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

Sentence: "The <t>Foundation</t> aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes."

Senses:
1. definition=the basis on which something is grounded | examples=there is little foundation for his objections
2. definition=an institution supported by an endowment
3. definition=lowest support of a structure | examples=it was built on a base of solid rock
4. definition=education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | examples=he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study
5. definition=the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | examples=the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
6. definition=a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
7. definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult

In the sentence, "Foundation" is capitalized, suggesting it's the name of an organization. "The Foundation aims to document..." This implies it's an institution, likely one supported by an endowment. Sense 2: "an institution supported by an endowment". That fits perfectly.

Thus, the answer is 2.


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

Sentence: The Foundation <t>aims</t> to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | examples=Please don't aim at your little brother!
2. definition=propose or intend | examples=I aim to arrive at noon
3. definition=move into a desired direction of discourse | examples=What are you driving at?
4. definition=specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
5. definition=intend (something) to move towards a certain goal | examples=He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
6. definition=direct (a remark) toward an intended goal | examples=She wanted to aim a pun
7. definition=have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes."

We need to choose the correct numbered sense of "aim" from the provided list. The senses are numbered with their definitions and examples.

Let's analyze the sentence. "Aims" is used with an infinitive: "aims to document ... and to analyse ...". This indicates that the Foundation has a purpose or intention.

Now check the senses:
1. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects...) - This is about physically pointing something. Not applicable.
2. propose or intend - "I aim to arrive at noon." This matches "aim to [verb]" meaning "intend to". The Foundation aims to do something = The Foundation intends to do something.
3. move into a desired direction of discourse - This is like "driving at" something in conversation. Not applicable.
4. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public - Not an exact match; "aim" might be used like "aimed at", but here it's "aims to".
5. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal - This often takes an object: "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face." It implies directing a physical object or action towards a goal, but the structure "aim [object] to" is different. The sentence is "Foundation aims to document", not "Foundation aims something to". So this is likely not it.
6. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal - Like "aim a pun", not correct.
7. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal - This could be a possibility, but "propose or intend" (sense 2) is a more direct match for "aim to do something".

Sense 2's example is "I aim to arrive at noon", which perfectly parallels "The Foundation aims to document...".

So the correct sense is 2.


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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to <t>document</t> the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=record in detail | examples=The parents documented every step of their child's development
2. definition=support or supply with references | examples=Can you document your claims?

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

Sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes."

Senses given:
1. definition=record in detail | examples=The parents documented every step of their child's development
2. definition=support or supply with references | examples=Can you document your claims?

We need to decide which sense fits. The Foundation aims to "document" the characteristics... and to analyse their causes. This means they want to record in detail the characteristics of age barriers, not to support or supply with references. So sense 1.


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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the <t>characteristics</t> of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=a prominent attribute or aspect of something | examples=the map showed roads and other features
2. definition=a distinguishing quality
3. definition=the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
4. definition=any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes." We need to identify which numbered sense of "characteristic" is used. The word is marked with <t> tags, so "characteristics" is the plural of "characteristic". The senses provided are:

1. a prominent attribute or aspect of something (example: the map showed roads and other features)
2. a distinguishing quality
3. the integer part of a logarithm
4. any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions

We need to pick the number. The sentence uses "characteristics" to refer to features or traits of age barriers. Sense 1 says "a prominent attribute or aspect of something", while sense 2 says "a distinguishing quality". They are very similar. In many dictionary entries, "characteristic" as a noun typically means a feature or quality that is typical of someone or something. Sense 1 and sense 2 might both apply. However, let's look at the specific definitions. Sense 1: "a prominent attribute or aspect of something" with example "the map showed roads and other features" (note the example uses "features" but the definition is for "characteristic"? Wait, the example says "the map showed roads and other features" but the word in the example isn't given. The sense is for "characteristic"? The prompt says "Which numbered sense of 'characteristic' (marked with <t></t>) is used... Senses: 1. definition=a prominent attribute or aspect of something | examples=the map showed roads and other features". That example might be for "feature" but it's given under characteristic. Possibly it's a dictionary entry where "characteristic" can mean "feature" in sense 1. Sense 2: "a distinguishing quality". That sounds like the typical definition: a characteristic is a feature or quality that distinguishes something. In the sentence, "characteristics of age barriers" likely means the traits or features that define or describe age barriers. Does it mean "distinguishing quality" or "prominent attribute"? Both are similar, but often the primary sense of "characteristic" is "a distinguishing feature or quality". Sense 1 says "a prominent attribute or aspect", which is broader. In many dictionaries, sense 1 is "a feature or quality that is typical of a person, place, or thing" etc. The example "the map showed roads and other features" seems to be for "feature", not necessarily "characteristic". But the instruction says to return the number. Let's check typical numbering: In some dictionary entries, "characteristic" noun has 1: a distinguishing feature or quality. 2: the integer part of a logarithm. 3: any measurable property... Here they give 1: prominent attribute/aspect (with example about features), 2: distinguishing quality, 3: logarithm, 4: measurable property. So sense 1 and 2 are close. The sentence: "document the characteristics of age barriers" means document the attributes or qualities of age barriers. "Age barriers" are obstacles related to age in recruitment and training. Their characteristics would be the features or qualities that define them, such as being biased against older workers, etc. Which sense is more precise? Sense 1 says "a prominent attribute or aspect of something". Sense 2 says "a distinguishing quality". Often "characteristic" is defined as "a distinguishing feature or quality". If something is a characteristic, it helps to distinguish that thing from others. In this context, "characteristics of age barriers" likely means the traits that distinguish age barriers, i.e., what makes them age barriers as opposed to other barriers. That fits "distinguishing quality" (sense 2) very well. Sense 1 is "a prominent attribute or aspect", which is a bit more general. Without knowing the exact dictionary, both could work. But the example for sense 1 is "the map showed roads and other features" – that example uses "features", not "characteristic". It might be that sense 1 is actually for "feature" as a synonym, or it's a broad sense. Often lexicographers list the most common meaning first. The most common meaning of "characteristic" is "a distinguishing feature or quality". That usually corresponds to sense 2 here? Let's see: If I look up "characteristic" in Merriam-Webster, the noun definitions are: 1: a distinguishing trait, quality, or property. 2: the integral part of a common logarithm. 3: the smallest positive integer n which for an operation in a ring or field yields 0... etc. So "distinguishing trait" is the primary sense. Here sense 1 is "prominent attribute or aspect", which might be a slightly different wording, but sense 2 is "distinguishing quality". I think sense 2 matches "distinguishing quality" exactly. In the sentence, they are examining the specific traits that define age barriers. I'd lean towards sense 2. However, let's see the exact wording: Sense 1: "a prominent attribute or aspect of something" with example "the map showed roads and other features" – possibly it's a sense from a dictionary that treats "characteristic" as synonymous with "feature" (like sense 1 is feature, sense 2 is distinguishing quality). But the sentence isn't about a map showing features; it's about characteristics of barriers. In typical usage, "characteristic" means a distinguishing feature. I'll go with sense 2. But let's double-check if there's any trick. The word is "characteristics" plural. Often in social sciences, "characteristics" means traits or features. I'll answer 2.


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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of <t>age</t> barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=how long something has existed | examples=it was replaced because of its age
2. definition=an era of history having some distinctive feature | examples=we live in a litigious age
3. definition=a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises | examples=she was now of school age
4. definition=a prolonged period of time | examples=we've known each other for ages
5. definition=a late time of life | examples=old age is not for sissies

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "age" is used in the sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes."

The word "age" is within <t> tags as "age", so we need to interpret the meaning in context. "age barriers" likely refers to barriers related to a person's age, specifically in job recruitment and training. This could be barriers based on being too young or too old, often related to age discrimination. Looking at the senses:

1. how long something has existed: could refer to the age of a thing, but here "age barriers" is about people's age, not the age of something like an object. Not this.

2. an era of history: "we live in a litigious age" – not this.

3. a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises: "she was now of school age" – this sense is about a specific age threshold for a qualification (like school age, voting age). "age barriers" could be barriers related to such age thresholds, e.g., minimum age requirements for jobs, or age limits. But it could also simply be barriers based on age in general, like age discrimination. Sense 3 is specific: "at which some particular qualification or power arises". In job recruitment, they might set an age limit or prefer certain ages. That aligns with sense 3: a time of life at which some qualification or power arises (e.g., you must be of a certain age to be considered). But "age barriers" might also be more general, like prejudice against older workers, which is not about a specific qualification but about being in a late time of life. There's also sense 5: "a late time of life" (old age). But "age barriers" could encompass both young and old. The context: "job recruitment and training". Often "age barriers" refers to discrimination based on age, which includes both young and old, but the dictionary sense 3 is "a time of life at which some particular qualification or power arises". For example, you must be 18 to work, or you can't be over 65. That is exactly "age barriers" in recruitment: age limits set by employers or laws. So sense 3 fits precisely: age as a threshold for qualification. I'll double-check: "age barriers" is a compound phrase. If I look up "age barrier", it typically means a barrier related to age, often discriminatory, but defined by age criteria. In job recruitment, an age barrier could be a minimum or maximum age requirement. The sense 3 definition: "a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises" matches the concept of age as a qualification cutoff. The example "she was now of school age" – school age is the age at which you qualify to attend school. So age barriers are barriers that arise from such age thresholds. Thus, sense 3 is the most appropriate. Sense 1 is about the age of an object or entity, not relevant. Sense 2 is historical era. Sense 4 is a prolonged period. Sense 5 is old age specifically. So answer: 3.

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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age <t>barriers</t> in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=a structure or object that impedes free movement
2. definition=any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | examples=intolerance is a barrier to understanding
3. definition=anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

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

Sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age <t>barriers</t> in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes."

Senses:
1. a structure or object that impedes free movement
2. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | examples=intolerance is a barrier to understanding
3. anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

We need to pick the sense that matches the usage in the sentence. The phrase is "age barriers in job recruitment and training". Age barriers here are not physical structures, nor are they things that obstruct vision/access. They are conditions (age discrimination, age limits, etc.) that make it difficult to make progress or achieve objectives (e.g., getting a job, getting training). So sense 2 is the one. The example "intolerance is a barrier to understanding" is analogous: intolerance is a condition that makes progress difficult, age barriers are conditions (like age restrictions or ageism) that make progress in recruitment/training difficult.

Thus answer: 2.


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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in <t>job</t> recruitment and training and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money | examples=he's not in my line of business
2. definition=a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | examples=estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars
3. definition=a workplace; as in the expression | examples=on the job
4. definition=an object worked on; a result produced by working | examples=he held the job in his left hand and worked on it with his right
5. definition=the responsibility to do something | examples=it is their job to print the truth
6. definition=the performance of a piece of work | examples=she did an outstanding job as Ophelia
7. definition=a damaging piece of work | examples=dry rot did the job of destroying the barn
8. definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | examples=she and her husband are having problems
9. definition=a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him
10. definition=any long-suffering person who withstands affliction without despairing
11. definition=(computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit
12. definition=a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply
13. definition=a crime (especially a robbery) | examples=the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis

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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in <t>job</t> recruitment and training and to analyse their causes."

We need to find the sense of "job" as used in "job recruitment and training". The phrase is "job recruitment and training". Here, "job" is a modifier of "recruitment and training". But the word is tagged with <t> and </t> around "job". The sense of "job" in this context is related to employment, the principal activity to earn money, i.e., sense 1: "the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money". In "job recruitment", it refers to recruitment for jobs (employment). Let's check the senses:

1. definition=the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
2. definition=a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
3. definition=a workplace
4. definition=an object worked on
5. definition=the responsibility to do something
6. definition=the performance of a piece of work
7. definition=a damaging piece of work
8. definition=a state of difficulty
9-13 are unrelated.

In "job recruitment", "job" refers to employment, i.e., a paid position of regular employment. That matches sense 1. Sense 2 is a specific piece of work (like a task), but recruitment is for employment positions. Sense 3 is workplace, but "job recruitment" is not "workplace recruitment", it's recruitment for jobs. So sense 1. Thus the number is 1.


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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and <t>training</t> and to analyse their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=activity leading to skilled behavior
2. definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement

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

Sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and <t>training</t> and to analyse their causes."

Senses:
1. definition=activity leading to skilled behavior
2. definition=the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) | examples=a woman of breeding and refinement

We need to determine which sense fits the context. The sentence is about job recruitment and training. Job training refers to the activity of teaching skills for a job. Sense 1: "activity leading to skilled behavior" matches job training. Sense 2 is about upbringing and social behavior, which doesn't fit the job context. So the answer is 1.

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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to <t>analyse</t> their causes.

Senses:
1. definition=consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning | examples=analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
2. definition=break down into components or essential features | examples=analyze today's financial market
3. definition=make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features | examples=analyze a specimen
4. definition=subject to psychoanalytic treatment | examples=I was analyzed in Vienna by a famous psychiatrist

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

Sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to <t>analyse</t> their causes."

We have four senses. We need to pick the one that matches the usage. The word is "analyse" (spelled with an 's', but that's just British spelling; meanings are the same as "analyze"). The sentence says: "document the characteristics ... and to analyse their causes." So they want to examine the causes, break them down to understand them. Looking at the senses:

1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. (example: analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare) This is a general sense: examine something to understand its essential features/meaning.

2. break down into components or essential features. (example: analyze today's financial market) This is more about breaking down into components.

3. make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features. (example: analyze a specimen) This is a technical/scientific analysis.

4. subject to psychoanalytic treatment. (example: I was analyzed in Vienna...) This is psychoanalysis.

The sentence is about analyzing causes of age barriers. That's not mathematical/chemical/grammatical, and not psychoanalytic. It's a general examination or breaking down into components. The phrase "analyse their causes" likely means to examine them in detail to discover essential features (i.e., what are the causes and their nature). Both senses 1 and 2 are close. Sense 1 says "consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning". Sense 2 says "break down into components or essential features". The difference is subtle: sense 1 emphasizes discovering essential features/meaning, sense 2 emphasizes breaking down. In context, analyzing causes typically involves breaking them down into component causes and understanding them. Often dictionaries have a primary sense of "examine methodically" and a secondary sense of "break down into components". The phrase "analyse their causes" is standard usage for "examine and interpret causes". I think it's sense 1: consider in detail to discover essential features. Because "break down into components" is often used for physical or complex systems, while analyzing a sonnet (sense 1) is interpretative. However, sense 2's example "analyze today's financial market" is also about breaking down. Let's see the given examples:

Sense 1: analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare -> interpreting meaning.
Sense 2: analyze today's financial market -> break down components (like market factors).
Sense 3: analyze a specimen -> scientific analysis.
Sense 4: psychoanalytic.

"Analyse their causes" is like examining the causes to understand them. It could be either 1 or 2. I'd lean towards 1 because "discover essential features or meaning" fits understanding causes. Sense 2 "break down into components" might also fit, but often "analyze" in social contexts means "examine in detail". Many dictionaries list "to examine in detail" as the first sense. Without more context, I'll choose sense 1. However, I need to be careful. Let's think about typical WordNet-style senses (this looks like WordNet definitions). WordNet has:

- Sense 1: analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas — (consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives")
- Sense 2: analyze, analyse, break down, dissect, take apart — (break down into components or essential features; "analyze today's financial market")
- Sense 3: analyze, analyse — (make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; "analyze a specimen"; "analyze a sentence"; "analyze a chemical compound")
- Sense 4: analyze, analyse, psychoanalyze, psychoanalyse — (subject to psychoanalytic treatment; "I was analyzed in Vienna by a famous psychiatrist")

In the sentence "analyse their causes", you are trying to understand the causes, discover what they essentially are. That fits sense 1's "discover essential features or meaning". Sense 2 is more about separating a whole into parts. While causes can be broken down, the phrase "analyse their causes" is typically about understanding, not necessarily decomposition. I'll go with sense 1.

I'll return 1.


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

Sentence: The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their <t>causes</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something | examples=they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
2. definition=a justification for something existing or happening | examples=he had no cause to complain
3. definition=a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | examples=he supported populist campaigns
4. definition=any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
5. definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord

reasoning_content:
We are asked: "Which numbered sense of "cause" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense."

Sentence: "The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their <t>causes</t>."

Senses provided:
1. definition=events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something | examples=they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
2. definition=a justification for something existing or happening | examples=he had no cause to complain
3. definition=a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | examples=he supported populist campaigns
4. definition=any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
5. definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord

We need to determine which sense fits the use of "causes" in the sentence. The sentence is talking about "age barriers in job recruitment and training" and they want to analyse their "causes". So "causes" here means the reasons or origins of the age barriers. It means what produces or brings about these barriers. Sense 1: "events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something" – this fits because they want to find the origin or root of the age barriers. Example given: "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash". That's very similar: they are trying to determine the causes of age barriers. Sense 4 says "any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results". This is broader but also fits. However, sense 1 is specifically about events that provide the generative force that is the origin. But both 1 and 4 seem close. Let's check definitions.

Sense 1: "events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something". The example: "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash" aligns with determining what caused the crash. The sentence "analyse their causes" means analysing what causes age barriers. Sense 1 seems precise. Sense 4: "any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results" is a very broad definition of cause. Usually WordNet senses. I recall that cause has several senses in WordNet:
- cause (sense 1): events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- cause (sense 2): a justification for something existing or happening (motive)
- cause (sense 3): a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end (movement)
- cause (sense 4): any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results (causal agent)
- cause (sense 5): a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law... (lawsuit)

Now, "analyse their causes" refers to the factors that produce the age barriers. Is it sense 1 or sense 4? Sense 1 specifies "events", while sense 4 "any entity". In the context of "age barriers", causes could be various factors (e.g., employer attitudes, economic factors) which are not necessarily events; they could be social conditions or entities. Often WordNet sense 1 refers to the factor that causes an event, not a physical entity. In many examples, "cause of something" is sense 1. The example for sense 1 is "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash" – crash is an event, and cause is what led to it. Age barriers are a social phenomenon, so analysing their causes means analysing what gives rise to them. That fits sense 1 exactly. Sense 4 is more about an agent (entity) like "the cause of the accident was a drunk driver" where "drunk driver" is an entity. WordNet often distinguishes between the cause as an event (sense 1) and cause as a causal agent (sense 4). In the sentence, "age barriers" is a situation, and they want to find its causes, likely referring to the reasons/origins, which are events/states, not necessarily entities. But both are plausible, however, the typical use "analyse their causes" in research context aims to find the generative forces/origins, which matches sense 1. The given example of sense 4: "any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results" e.g., "the cause of the explosion was the leaking gas" might be sense 1 or 4? Actually, I think in WordNet, sense 1 is "cause" as the reason (e.g., the cause of the accident), sense 4 is "causal agent, causal agency" (the cause of the accident was the driver). So the sentence "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash" is sense 1. So "analyse their causes" is determining the origin, which matches sense 1. So I'll answer 1.

Thus, the answer is 1.


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

Sentence: The <t>perspectives</t> of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers.

Senses:
1. definition=a way of regarding situations or topics etc. | examples=consider what follows from the positivist view
2. definition=the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer

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

Sentence: "The <t>perspectives</t> of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers."

Senses:
1. definition=a way of regarding situations or topics etc. | examples=consider what follows from the positivist view
2. definition=the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer

We need to choose between sense 1 and sense 2.

In the sentence, "perspectives" refers to the viewpoints or opinions of social partners. They are examining the viewpoints (ways of regarding situations) of the social partners. So it's sense 1.

Thus, answer is 1.


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

Sentence: The perspectives of the <t>social</t> partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to human society and its members | examples=social institutions
2. definition=living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups | examples=a human being is a social animal
3. definition=relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society | examples=made fun of her being so social and high-toned
4. definition=composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability | examples=a purely social club
5. definition=tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind | examples=ants are social insects
6. definition=marked by friendly companionship with others | examples=a social cup of coffee

reasoning_content:
We are given a sentence: "The perspectives of the <t>social</t> partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers."

We need to identify which numbered sense of "social" is used in the sentence. The senses are:

1. relating to human society and its members | social institutions
2. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups | a human being is a social animal
3. relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society | made fun of her being so social and high-toned
4. composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability | a purely social club
5. tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind | ants are social insects
6. marked by friendly companionship with others | a social cup of coffee

The phrase is "social partners". In contexts like employment, labor relations, and policy, "social partners" typically refers to representatives of employers and employees (trade unions) and sometimes governments, who engage in social dialogue. This is a term of art in sociology, economics, and political science. The meaning is related to human society and its members, specifically organized groups within society. Sense 1: "relating to human society and its members" fits perfectly. "Social institutions" is an example. Social partners are part of social institutions/dialogue.

Sense 2: "living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups" - "a human being is a social animal" is more about the innate sociability of humans, not the institutional sense. The phrase "social partners" doesn't mean partners who are social/gregarious, but partners in society (like labor and management). So sense 1 is the most appropriate.

Sense 3: high society - no.
Sense 4: a purely social club - no, not about sociability but about societal stakeholders.
Sense 5: ants - no.
Sense 6: friendly companionship - no.

Thus, the correct sense is 1.


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

Sentence: The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with <t>particular</t> attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers.

Senses:
1. definition=unique or specific to a person or thing or category | examples=the particular demands of the job
2. definition=separate and distinct from others of the same group or category | examples=interested in one particular artist
3. definition=surpassing what is common or usual or expected | examples=he paid especial attention to her
4. definition=first and most important | examples=his special interest is music
5. definition=exacting especially about details | examples=a finicky eater
6. definition=providing specific details or circumstances | examples=a particular description of the room

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which sense of "particular" is used in the sentence: "The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers."

We have six senses with definitions and examples. The word is marked in the sentence with <t>particular</t>. The phrase is "with particular attention paid to proposals...". This means special attention, specific emphasis, or perhaps "special" in the sense of greater than usual. Let's check the definitions.

Sense 1: unique or specific to a person or thing or category. Example: the particular demands of the job. That might fit if "particular attention" meant specific attention that is unique to that context, but here it's more like "special attention" meaning emphasis.

Sense 2: separate and distinct from others of the same group or category. Example: interested in one particular artist. Here "particular" attention might mean a specific kind of attention, but not exactly "separate and distinct". The phrase is "particular attention paid to proposals" – it's an amount/degree of attention, not selecting one distinct proposal. It's "attention paid to proposals" with "particular" modifying attention, meaning special, more than usual.

Sense 3: surpassing what is common or usual or expected. Example: he paid especial attention to her. That directly matches "especial attention", which is synonymous with "particular attention". "Particular attention" often means special attention, greater than normal. This is exactly the usage: "with particular attention paid to..." meaning special attention, extra attention.

Sense 4: first and most important. Example: his special interest is music. That could be similar but "particular attention" doesn't mean "first and most important" attention; it just means special, careful attention.

Sense 5: exacting especially about details. Example: a finicky eater. That's about a person being particular, not attention.

Sense 6: providing specific details or circumstances. Example: a particular description of the room. That might mean detailed attention, but "particular attention" usually means careful and special, not necessarily providing specific details. But "particular" as an adjective modifying "attention" typically means "special" or "greater than usual". The phrase "with particular attention to" is an idiom meaning paying special heed. The example for sense 3 is "he paid especial attention to her" which is essentially identical: "especial" is an older variant of "special", but here "particular" is used synonymously. So sense 3.

Thus, the answer is 3.