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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins <t>needed</t> to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | synonyms=necessitate, ask, postulate, require, take, involve | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work
2. definition=have need of | synonyms=want, require | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. definition=have or feel a need for | examples=always needing friends and money

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Nuances of "Needed"**

Okay, so the word in question is "needed," specifically in the context of "proteins needed to control cell growth." My initial thought is that it signifies proteins that are *required* or *necessary* for this process. But it's important to be precise here, and this requires diving into the subtleties of the verb "need."

I'm thinking, "needed" could be functioning as a passive participle, where the proteins are the ones *being* needed. Let me unpack this: Is it "controlling cell growth needs proteins," or is it "the cell needs proteins to control growth?" To control cell growth requires proteins (Sense 1) or controlling cell growth has a need of proteins (Sense 2)

I'm digging into WordNet for clarification, I've got two main senses, here. The first is about *necessity*—things that are 'required as useful, just, or proper'. And the second is about *wanting* or *having a need of*. So the piano 'wants' attention, etc.

Now, which fits better in "proteins needed to control cell growth?" Sense 1 is about *necessitation*. If you say "controlling cell growth *requires* proteins," it feels more accurate to me. This implies the process of cell growth *needs* the proteins, not necessarily that the cell itself *wants* them in the sense of a desire.

A person, a subject, wants something. So, I would say Sense 2 - it wants.
A thing needs a thing? Sense 1, it necessitates.

I'm comparing "I need you" to "It needs to be done," which seem to fall into Sense 2 and Sense 1 respectively.

Looking again at the context of "proteins needed to control cell growth" and the infinitive phrase "to control", I'm leaning toward Sense 1 here.

Ultimately, I'm going with Sense 1. The proteins are *required* by the process of controlling cell growth.


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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to <t>control</t> cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=exercise authoritative control or power over | synonyms=command | examples=control the budget; Command the military forces
2. definition=lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | synonyms=hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate | examples=moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue
3. definition=handle and cause to function | synonyms=operate | examples=do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol; control the lever
4. definition=control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage | synonyms=manipulate, keep in line | examples=She manipulates her boss; She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
5. definition=check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard | synonyms=verify | examples=Are you controlling for the temperature?
6. definition=verify by using a duplicate register for comparison | examples=control an account
7. definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | synonyms=see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, ascertain | examples=He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed
8. definition=have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | synonyms=master | examples=Do you control these data?

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reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Control Cell Growth"**

Okay, so the text uses "control" in the phrase "control cell growth." My initial instinct is to dissect the different senses of the word. Let's see... we have:

1.  "exercise authoritative control or power over" - that's a possibility, but doesn't quite sit right in a biological context.
2.  "lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits" - now *that* resonates. It implies a regulatory mechanism, holding something in check, which feels more relevant.
3.  "handle and cause to function" - perhaps, but not a primary meaning here.
4.  "control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully" - potentially related to regulation, but less direct than the second sense.

"Control cell growth" implies preventing malignancy, so my immediate thought leans toward Sense 2: restraint. Double-checking... "lessen the intensity... hold within limits"... perfect. Tumor-suppressor genes do precisely that – curb and limit cell growth to prevent it from becoming unrestrained. They keep the system from going haywire.

Let's quickly check Sense 1: "exercise authoritative control." Again, it's a possibility, but Sense 2 is a better fit. It is better when dealing with biological processes and the ability to keep them in check. Therefore, Sense 2 is the most appropriate.

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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control <t>cell</t> growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=any small compartment | examples=the cells of a honeycomb
2. definition=(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
3. definition=a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction | synonyms=electric cell
4. definition=a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | synonyms=cadre
5. definition=a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver | synonyms=cellular telephone, cellular phone, cellphone, mobile phone
6. definition=small room in which a monk or nun lives | synonyms=cubicle
7. definition=a room where a prisoner is kept | synonyms=jail cell, prison cell

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Biological Context of "Cell"**

Okay, so we're talking about genes, specifically tumor-suppressor genes, and how they relate to cancer, proteins, and cell growth. Right away, the meaning of "cell" becomes pretty straightforward. When we see "cell" here, I immediately register it as the fundamental biological unit. No need to overthink it; the context is screaming "biological sense." Let's break down the possibilities for clarity. Given the options, from "any small compartment" to a "prisoner's room", clearly #2, the biological definition – "the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms" – is the relevant one. This isn't about electrical grids, political groups, mobile phones, or monastic quarters; this is definitively biology.


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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell <t>growth</t>, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | synonyms=growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis | examples=he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children
2. definition=a progression from simpler to more complex forms | examples=the growth of culture
3. definition=a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important | synonyms=increase, increment | examples=the increase in unemployment; the growth of population
4. definition=vegetation that has grown | examples=a growth of trees; the only growth was some salt grass
5. definition=the gradual beginning or coming forth | synonyms=emergence, outgrowth | examples=figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece
6. definition=(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
7. definition=something grown or growing | examples=a growth of hair

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Cell Growth"**

Okay, so I'm presented with the sentence and need to pinpoint the correct sense of "growth" within the phrase "control cell growth." My initial thought is that it refers to the biological process of cells increasing or proliferating. Let me break this down systematically.

First, I consider the general biology sense – the organic process of cells growing. Then, I cross-reference this with WordNet and the available senses. I quickly dismiss sense 6, "abnormal proliferation" because the context refers to *controlling* growth, implying normal cell growth. I'm focusing on "control" here.

The choices appear to be between senses 1 (biological unfolding) and 3 (becoming more numerous/larger). "Cell growth" could be either but I'm leaning toward sense 3, "a process of becoming larger or more numerous", as this seems to more directly relate to cell division and proliferation.

I re-examine sense 1 more closely; does "cell growth" truly mean an organic unfolding like the growth of a full organism? "Cell growth" is clearly not the *entire* organism. I'm hesitant because some datasets I've encountered tend to map "cell growth" to the more generic biological sense (sense 1).

I compare the synonyms of senses 1 and 3. Sense 1 includes development, ontogeny, maturation. While these relate to a *biological unfolding*, I think "cell growth" is more about increase/increment (proliferation). Sense 3 encompasses "increase", which feels like a more accurate fit for cell division – cells becoming more numerous.

I recall that the text mentions "growth-suppressing proteins" and "proliferation". These terms push me towards sense 3. Therefore, I will define "cell growth" as sense 3 because of proliferation, meaning more numerous cells, specifically.


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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for <t>cancer</t> to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Cancer"**

Okay, so I'm looking at this use of "cancer" here, and it's definitely leaning heavily into the biological realm – genes, tumor-suppressor activity, cell growth, malignant cells... all the hallmarks. My immediate thought aligns with the first sense that pops into mind: the clinical, medical definition. That's the one we're all familiar with: uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant growth, a tumor. No ambiguity there.

Now, I have to consider the other possibilities. I mentally run through the astrological/astronomical connotations – you know, the Crab, the constellation – senses 2, 3, and 4. And then there's the biological genus for crabs, sense 5. But none of those are applicable here. Given the specific context, sense 1, the medical definition, is the only one that makes logical sense and is therefore correct.


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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to <t>arise</t>, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=come into existence; take on form or shape | synonyms=originate, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow | examples=A new religious movement originated in that country; a love that sprang up from friendship
2. definition=originate or come into being | synonyms=come up, bob up | examples=a question arose
3. definition=rise to one's feet | synonyms=rise, uprise, get up, stand up | examples=The audience got up and applauded
4. definition=result or issue | synonyms=come up | examples=A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion
5. definition=move upward | synonyms=rise, lift, move up, go up, come up, uprise | examples=The fog lifted; The smoke arose from the forest fire
6. definition=take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance | synonyms=rebel, rise, rise up
7. definition=get up and out of bed | synonyms=get up, turn out, uprise, rise | examples=I get up at 7 A.M. every day; They rose early

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Verb "Arise" in a Biological Context**

Okay, so I'm seeing "arise" in this context – "so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired" – and my mind immediately jumps to the nuances of that word. Specifically, how it relates to cancer development. It's not a common scientific term, so it's worth digging into. My initial interpretation, the intuitive one, is that "arise" means the cancer is coming into existence, developing, originating. That aligns with the general meaning of something developing.

Alright, let me break down the possible senses. Sense 1 is clear: "come into existence; take on form or shape" – think *originate, rise, develop, grow*. Perfect fit, right? But I should probably check the other senses just to be sure, to avoid making assumptions based on my immediate understanding.

Sense 2: "originate or come into being" – that's similar to Sense 1, but perhaps more abstract, like a question arising. Sense 4 is about a "result or issue," which doesn't seem to apply here.

So, let's look at the example of cancer developing, it's really the "come into existence; take on form or shape" aspect that's most relevant. That solidifies my choice. Now, let's cross-reference this with a trusted resource – WordNet. I want to be certain I am using the standard definition.

WordNet's Sense 1 is "come into existence; take on form or shape" and Sense 3 is the "originate or come into being" like the "a question arose".

WordNet confirms my initial assessment. "Come into existence; take on form or shape" is the most accurate. The other definition is not the main meaning. Sense 1 is clearly the right fit, it's about the development of the cancer itself. That's the one I'm choosing.


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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both <t>copies</t> must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | synonyms=transcript
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials | synonyms=written matter
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
**Gene Copy Definitions**

Okay, so the prompt uses "copies" in the context of genes, inherited from my parents. Right, in biology, a "gene copy" clearly means a replicate or an instance of the gene. I need to be precise here, so let me break down the possible senses of "copy."

1.  Reproduction of a written record - Nope. Doesn't fit.
2.  A thing made to be similar or identical to another thing – Bingo. This describes a clone, which is exactly what a gene "copy" would be, in the sense of replicating genetic material.
3.  Matter to be printed - Irrelevant.
4.  Material suitable for a journalistic account - Not applicable here.

Therefore, sense #2 is the most appropriate, as it accurately represents the gene copy as a physical replicate or instance of the original genetic material. It's the "clone" analogy that nails it.


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

Context: But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be <t>impaired</t>. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=diminished in strength, quality, or utility | examples=impaired eyesight
2. definition=mentally or physically unfit | synonyms=afflicted

reasoning_content:
Here's my understanding of the term "impaired" in this context, focusing on the core meaning when we're talking about genes.

**Understanding "Impaired" in Genetic Context**

Okay, so the text uses "impaired" to describe a gene – specifically, when both copies of the gene are affected. My initial thought is to break down what "impaired" truly means. The core concept, at least as I interpret it in a genetic context, boils down to something being damaged, weakened, or lessened in its function or quality. This aligns perfectly with the first definition presented: "diminished in strength, quality, or utility."

When we talk about a gene being "impaired," the second definition, "mentally or physically unfit," isn't really applicable. But the first definition is bang-on. If the gene is impaired, it's not working as it should, maybe it's not producing the correct protein, or it's not regulating a process effectively. The overall utility of the gene has been compromised. The gene’s function is therefore diminished, whether it’s a small issue or a larger problem. That’s what matters here.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A <t>person</t> who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=a human being | synonyms=individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul | examples=there was too much for one person to do
2. definition=a human body (usually including the clothing) | examples=a weapon was hidden on his person
3. definition=a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party | examples=stop talking about yourself in the third person

reasoning_content:
Okay, here's my interpretation of that thought process, tailored for an expert audience:

**Analyzing Semantic Ambiguity in the Term "Person"**

Alright, let's break this down. We've got "person" in this sentence: "A <t>person</t> who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene..." My immediate focus is on disambiguating the term. The linguistic ambiguity here is straightforward. We can quickly delineate the potential meanings, drawing upon my extensive background:

First, we have the most common, fundamental sense: **a human being, an individual.** This is the default and, given the context of genetics and birth defects, the most likely and correct interpretation. We are clearly referring to a living individual.

Secondly, a more literal, albeit less common, meaning could be considered: **a human body.** While we could technically use the word to refer to the physical form, especially in clinical settings, this sense is inappropriate for this context. It's a possible, but far less likely, meaning to consider.

Finally, we must acknowledge the grammatical category aspect. The term "person" has implications in linguistics, particularly with verb conjugation and pronoun agreement. It's about how the word functions grammatically within the language. This can be understood as a possible reference, even though a clear distinction of the word's grammatical usage is not apparent from the text.

The conclusion is evident: **Sense 1 (human being/individual) is the intended meaning here.** It aligns perfectly with the biological context, specifically the concept of a genetic condition affecting an *individual*. There's no serious ambiguity, and no additional inference required. We can move on.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is <t>born</t> with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=have | examples=bear a resemblance; bear a signature
2. definition=cause to be born | synonyms=give birth, deliver, birth, have | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
3. definition=put up with something or somebody unpleasant | synonyms=digest, endure, stick out, stomach, stand, tolerate | examples=I cannot bear his constant criticism; The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
4. definition=move while holding up or supporting | examples=Bear gifts; bear a heavy load
5. definition=bring forth, | synonyms=turn out | examples=The apple tree bore delicious apples this year; The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
6. definition=take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person | synonyms=take over, accept, assume | examples=I'll accept the charges; She agreed to bear the responsibility
7. definition=contain or hold; have within | synonyms=hold, carry, contain | examples=The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water
8. definition=bring in | synonyms=yield, pay | examples=interest-bearing accounts; How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
9. definition=have on one's person | synonyms=wear | examples=He wore a red ribbon; bear a scar
10. definition=behave in a certain manner | synonyms=behave, acquit, deport, conduct, comport, carry | examples=She carried herself well; he bore himself with dignity
11. definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | synonyms=hold | examples=She bears the title of Duchess; He held the governorship for almost a decade
12. definition=support or hold in a certain manner | synonyms=hold, carry | examples=She holds her head high; He carried himself upright
13. definition=be pregnant with | synonyms=have a bun in the oven, carry, gestate, expect | examples=She is bearing his child; The are expecting another child in January

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Target Word "Born"**

Okay, so the target word is "born," specifically in the context of "A person who is born with one defective copy." My initial interpretation is that "born" here clearly refers to the biological act of being brought into existence, of originating from birth. Makes perfect sense.

Now, let's break down "bear." I'm mentally parsing its various senses to pinpoint the correct one. Checking the definition, sense 2 pops out immediately: "cause to be born." Bingo! The synonyms – give birth, deliver, birth, have – confirm this is the right track. And those example sentences just reinforce the intended meaning here.

This use of "born" is the past participle of "bear," but used in a passive form. It means "to be given birth". So, "A person who is born" is the passive voice construction of "to bear," implying the individual was delivered or brought into existence in the usual manner. Therefore, it's a perfect match for the "give birth" sense of the root verb "bear".


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective <t>copy</t> of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | synonyms=transcript
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials | synonyms=written matter
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Copy" in Genetic Context**

Okay, so the word is "copy," and it's used in the phrase "...defective <t>copy</t> of a suppressor gene..." Right away, the genetic context is screaming at me – we're talking about genes, and we know genes are inherited in pairs, so there's an inherent "two copies" concept in play. Now, let's break down the possible senses of "copy."

First, there's the standard reproduction of a written record, like a transcript. That's a possibility, but feels a bit removed from the core biological process. Then, there’s the more relevant definition: a thing made to be similar or identical to another. This is where we start to get closer to the mark, directly relating to the idea of a gene existing in two versions. We could also consider "matter to be printed" or, alternatively, "material suitable for journalistic account", but those are clearly off the track here.

Given the biological context, the second sense, the "identical or similar instance," is the most precise and fitting. It accurately captures the idea of a gene being present in two copies, one from each parent. Therefore, "copy" in this context refers to an instance or version of a gene, where one of them is defective.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one <t>copy</t> is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | synonyms=transcript
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials | synonyms=written matter
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Copy"**

Okay, so the text gives us the word "copy" within the phrase "in whom one <t>copy</t> is damaged early in life." My expert brain immediately jumps to gene context here. We need to dissect the word "copy" within this genetic framework.

Let's break down the potential senses: we've got the literal reproduction of written text – that's a no-go in this biological scenario. Then there's the second sense, the one that's a *thing made similar or identical to another thing.* Bingo. A clone, a replication, *a gene copy*. That's the likely contender, and very relevant to genetic damage early on in life. The other two, "matter to be printed" and "material suitable for journalism", are clearly irrelevant here.

Therefore, "copy" in this context unambiguously means "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing," and we're talking specifically about a gene copy.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is <t>damaged</t> early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=inflict damage upon | examples=The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree
2. definition=suffer or be susceptible to damage | examples=These fine china cups damage easily

reasoning_content:
Okay, here's my interpretation of that word "damaged" within the provided context, presented as my own thought process:

**Deconstructing "Damaged" in This Biological Context**

Right, the word is "damaged". Straightforward enough, but we need to pin down the *specific* meaning here, especially given the context of a biological system. Let's see... my understanding is that "damaged" can have a few nuances, like any common word. First, we have the idea of *inflicting* damage, right? Like, someone *damages* something. Usually that's an active process. Then there's the other side of it – *suffering* or *being susceptible* to damage. Think of something fragile – it *damages easily*.

In this specific phrasing, "…or in whom one copy is *damaged* early in life…" and specifically the use of the passive construction "...is damaged...", it’s pretty clear it's the first sense we are dealing with. Something *inflicts* damage *upon* the thing in question. That “is damaged” construction tells me we're looking at a passive event, where damage is received. It's not *inherently* easily damaged, but *has* been damaged. So, it's a direct outcome of some damaging process. Got it.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged <t>early</t> in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=during an early stage | synonyms=early on | examples=early on in her career
2. definition=before the usual time or the time expected | synonyms=ahead of time, too soon | examples=she graduated early; the house was completed ahead of time
3. definition=in good time | synonyms=betimes | examples=he awoke betimes that morning

reasoning_content:
Okay, here's my interpretation of that thought process, from an expert's perspective:

**Deconstructing "Early in Life"**

Alright, let's break down this usage of "early." The phrase "early in life" is pretty straightforward, but a little linguistic analysis can't hurt, can it? I see the core meaning here is that "early" denotes the beginning stages of an individual's lifespan. We're talking about the developmental period, the formative years, the initial segment.

Now, let's compare this to the spectrum of meanings of "early". My understanding is that, within linguistics, we recognize that words don't always have a single, crisp definition.

I'm thinking, in this case, "early" can mean:

1.  *During an early stage* - Like, "early on in her career" or "early in the game" -- the moment of beginning. This seems like the closest fit for "early in life," since we're talking about the beginnings of someone's life, that initial phase.

2.  *Before the usual or expected time* - For instance, "arriving early to the meeting." This is the temporal aspect.

3.  *In good time, betimes* - As in "early to bed, early to rise". This one is the sense of not late, or punctual.

Ultimately, "early in life" seems to be aligned with the first sense. We're not talking about punctuality, nor about being "before the usual time," but about the initial phase or period of the subject's life. It's a precise delineation of when something happens or occurs.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in <t>life</t>, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=a characteristic state or mode of living | examples=social life; city life
2. definition=the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | synonyms=living | examples=he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
3. definition=the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living | examples=he hoped for a new life in Australia; he wanted to live his own life without interference from others
4. definition=the condition of living or the state of being alive | synonyms=animation, living, aliveness | examples=while there's life there's hope; life depends on many chemical and physical processes
5. definition=the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | synonyms=lifetime, lifespan | examples=the battery had a short life; he lived a long and happy life
6. definition=the period between birth and the present time | examples=I have known him all his life
7. definition=the period from the present until death | examples=he appointed himself emperor for life
8. definition=a living person | examples=his heroism saved a life
9. definition=animation and energy in action or expression | synonyms=liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | examples=it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it
10. definition=living things collectively | examples=the oceans are teeming with life
11. definition=the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones | examples=there is no life on the moon
12. definition=an account of the series of events making up a person's life | synonyms=biography, life story, life history
13. definition=a motive for living | examples=pottery was his life
14. definition=a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives | synonyms=life sentence | examples=he got life for killing the guard

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Phrase "Early in Life"**

Okay, so the text uses "life," and I need to figure out the intended meaning here. The phrase is "one copy is damaged early in *life*," so it's clearly about the duration, the timeframe. Let's dig in. I need to make sure I am choosing the right sense.

Now, I'm looking at the senses provided, and the wording, "early in life," is key. Thinking about it, it definitely refers to the period between birth and death – the lifespan. Let's look at those senses more closely. Sense 5 seems like a great fit: "the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | synonyms=lifetime, lifespan." That feels right. It emphasizes functionality, which is important. Does it fit in this specific context though?

Let's not jump to conclusions. I should probably review the other options. Sense 6, "the period between birth and the present time" could work as well. And also sense 3, "the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living." But "early in life" makes me think of "the lifespan". The other options don't seem like the best fits because they focus more on the moment of birth or the course of living.

Hmm, okay, back to Sense 5. Let's solidify this. This aligns with the concept of "lifespan" or "lifetime," and the idea that something is functional, like a battery or a person. I'm going to look at examples now, to be absolutely sure.

Okay, let's look at the example of “the battery had a short life; he lived a long and happy life." Yes. That perfectly aligns with the phrase I am trying to interpret, and it emphasizes functionality. This is the definition. I'm going with Sense 5.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is <t>especially</t> prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | synonyms=particularly, peculiarly, specially | examples=he was particularly fussy about spelling; a particularly gruesome attack
2. definition=in a special manner | synonyms=specially | examples=a specially arranged dinner

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Implications of "Especially"**

Okay, so I'm presented with this statement: "A person who is born with one defective copy... is *especially* prone to cancer..." My brain immediately zeroes in on "especially." It's a key word, and its meaning significantly impacts the overall interpretation. I need to make sure I'm precise.

Let's break this down... My immediate thought is to consider the two main senses of "especially." I know the first implies a comparison – something is "especially" prone to cancer to a greater degree than is common. The definition is, "to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common", which is synonymous with "particularly," or "peculiarly," or even "specially." Then there is sense two: "in a special manner" which is synonymous with "specially."

Given the context, the meaning is clear. It's the first sense that is relevant here. The statement isn't saying the person is prone to cancer in a unique or special way, but rather *more* prone than the general population. The "especially" highlights a significantly elevated risk level; a greater degree of susceptibility to the disease. Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to <t>cancer</t> because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Cancer"**

Okay, here's the breakdown. We're talking about genes, tumor suppressors, malignant cells – clearly, the topic is the disease itself, and not some metaphorical usage. The marked word, "<t>cancer</t>", is the key here. Let's see... the dictionary definitions offer a few possibilities. Sense 1 immediately jumps out: "any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division..." Yes, that's it! That perfectly captures the context. Sense 2, 3, and 4 are irrelevant; we're definitely not dealing with astrology, constellations, or the zodiac. And sense 5, referring to a genus of crabs... no, that's completely off-base. So, after a quick and focused review, sense 1 is the correct definition here, describing the disease "cancer" as it relates to the discussion of genetics and cellular abnormalities.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need <t>only</t> lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=and nothing more | synonyms=merely, simply, just, but | examples=I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time
2. definition=without any others being included or involved | synonyms=entirely, exclusively, solely, alone | examples=was entirely to blame; a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
3. definition=with nevertheless the final result | examples=He arrived only to find his wife dead; We won only to lose again in the next round
4. definition=in the final outcome | examples=These news will only make you more upset
5. definition=except that | examples=It was the same story; only this time she came out better
6. definition=never except when | synonyms=only if, only when | examples=call me only if your cold gets worse
7. definition=as recently as | examples=I spoke to him only an hour ago

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Only"**

Okay, so I need to pinpoint the precise meaning of "only" in this sentence: "...he need <t>only</t> lose the other copy for a cancer to develop." It's a subtle distinction, and context is crucial, as always. My initial hunch is that it emphasizes the *minimal requirement* – that losing *just* the other copy is enough.

Let's break down the possible senses. There's the "and nothing more" sense – synonyms like "merely," "simply," and "just." Examples like "I was merely asking" and "it is simply a matter of time" reinforce this. Then there are other senses – "without any others being included," "with nevertheless the final result," "in the final outcome," "except that," "never except when," and even "as recently as." Obviously, the latter senses aren't applicable here.

"He need only lose" feels equivalent to "he needs merely to lose" or "he just needs to lose." That "just" or "merely" sense fits perfectly. So, based on this analysis, I'm confident that Sense 1 – "and nothing more" – is the correct interpretation.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only <t>lose</t> the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense | examples=She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat
2. definition=fail to win | examples=We lost the battle but we won the war
3. definition=suffer the loss of a person through death or removal | examples=She lost her husband in the war; The couple that wanted to adopt the child lost her when the biological parents claimed her
4. definition=place (something) where one cannot find it again | synonyms=misplace, mislay | examples=I misplaced my eyeglasses
5. definition=miss from one's possessions; lose sight of | examples=I've lost my glasses again!
6. definition=allow to go out of sight | examples=The detective lost the man he was shadowing after he had to stop at a red light
7. definition=fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit | synonyms=turn a loss | examples=I lost thousands of dollars on that bad investment!; The company turned a loss after the first year
8. definition=fail to get or obtain | examples=I lost the opportunity to spend a year abroad
9. definition=retreat | synonyms=fall back, drop off, fall behind, recede
10. definition=fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | synonyms=miss | examples=I missed that remark; She missed his point
11. definition=be set at a disadvantage | synonyms=suffer | examples=This author really suffers in translation

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Nuance of "Lose"**

Okay, so I'm looking at this statement: "he need only *lose* the other copy for a cancer to develop." And, right away, the subtle linguistic precision is key here. The word "lose" – it's not a simple term, especially when dealing with genetics. Let's break it down.

First, I need to pinpoint the *precise* meaning in this context. It's not about failing to win something (Sense 2), certainly not about suffering the loss of a person (Sense 3), or misplacing something physically (Sense 4 and 5). It isn't even about *literally* losing something like a purse (Sense 1, a sub-type).

No, here "lose" has a specific meaning. It means the gene copy *ceases to function normally* or its *presence is eliminated.* So, the most appropriate definition from my perspective is Sense 1, but with that *specific* nuance: *ceasing to have or maintain* the *functional integrity* of the gene. That's the core concept. That's how this word maps into my field of expertise. We're talking about a functional loss, not a physical one. It's the functional state that is the critical component here.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the <t>other</t> copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

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

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Use of "Other" in a Genetic Context**

Okay, let's break this down. The text indicates increased cancer susceptibility due to the need to "lose the `<t>other</t>` copy." My immediate thought is to precisely define what "other" refers to here because ambiguity is the enemy of understanding. It's a key element, and it's driving the whole point home.

First, I consider the possible senses of "other". Sense 1, and the one that jumps out as the obvious here, is "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied." This fits like a glove; we're talking about a second copy, distinct from the defective first copy we've already established.

Now, let's eliminate the distractions. Sense 2, "recently past," and Sense 3, referring to the distant past, are patently absurd in this context. We're discussing genetic copies, not time. Finally, Sense 4, implying something very unusual, also doesn't fit. The "other" copy, in this scenario, is normal for the organism.

Therefore, applying these definitions, Sense 1 is the clear and only logical interpretation, which reinforces the fact that the subject of discussion is a gene with two copies that must each be present for the organism to be healthy.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other <t>copy</t> for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | synonyms=transcript
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials | synonyms=written matter
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
**My Interpretation of "Copy" in Genetic Inheritance**

Okay, so we're talking about genes and their inheritance in duplicate, and the word "copy" keeps popping up. Let me break down how I'm thinking about this. First, I'm parsing the different senses of the word. Sense 1, the reproduction of a written record, doesn't quite fit here, and Sense 3, like matter for printing, seems irrelevant. Sense 4, which is journalistic material, is also not fitting.

The key is Sense 2: *a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing.* This is the money shot. When we discuss "copies" of genes in biology, we're talking about *instances* of a gene, essentially *identical or highly similar units* of genetic material. Think of it like a biological clone or a reproduction, an iteration, of the original genetic code. They are not exact duplicates because of mutations, but similar. We're talking about the second allele here. This is why it works perfectly in this context, capturing the idea of a gene existing in two versions within an organism. That second "copy" is not a transcript (Sense 1), and it's not a journalistic account (Sense 4), but a second version of the gene.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a <t>cancer</t> to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

reasoning_content:
**My Analysis of "Cancer" in This Context**

Okay, so we're talking about genes, oncogenes, tumor-suppressor genes, malignant cells...the whole shebang. Immediately, my brain zeroes in on the medical definition of "cancer," which is definitely sense 1 here. There's no way this context is discussing astrology, the zodiac, or some crab genus. We're firmly rooted in the biology and pathology of abnormal cell growth, unchecked division, and the resulting tumors. Sense 1 is the only logical interpretation. The reference is unambiguously to a malignant growth or tumor arising from uncontrolled cell division.


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

Context: The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes. Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to <t>develop</t>. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis.

Senses:
1. definition=make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation | examples=Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather; They developed a new technique
2. definition=work out | synonyms=evolve, germinate | examples=We have developed a new theory of evolution
3. definition=gain through experience | synonyms=acquire, evolve | examples=I acquired a strong aversion to television; Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
4. definition=come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | synonyms=grow, produce, get, acquire | examples=He grew a beard; The patient developed abdominal pains
5. definition=come into existence; take on form or shape | synonyms=originate, arise, rise, uprise, spring up, grow | examples=A new religious movement originated in that country; a love that sprang up from friendship
6. definition=change the use of and make available or usable | synonyms=build up | examples=develop land; The country developed its natural resources
7. definition=elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses | synonyms=explicate, formulate | examples=Could you develop the ideas in your thesis
8. definition=create by training and teaching | synonyms=train, prepare, educate | examples=The old master is training world-class violinists; we develop the leaders for the future
9. definition=be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest | examples=The plot developed slowly
10. definition=grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment | examples=A flower developed on the branch; The country developed into a mighty superpower
11. definition=become technologically advanced | synonyms=modernize, modernise | examples=Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace; Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly
12. definition=cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development | synonyms=make grow | examples=The perfect climate here develops the grain; He developed a new kind of apple
13. definition=generate gradually | examples=We must develop more potential customers; develop a market for the new mobile phone
14. definition=grow emotionally or mature | synonyms=grow | examples=The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten; When he spent a summer at camp, the boy grew noticeably and no longer showed some of his old adolescent behavior
15. definition=make visible by means of chemical solutions | examples=Please develop this roll of film for me
16. definition=superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry
17. definition=move one's pieces into strategically more advantageous positions | examples=Spassky developed quickly
18. definition=move into a strategically more advantageous position | examples=develop the rook
19. definition=elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme | examples=develop the melody and change the key
20. definition=happen | synonyms=break, recrudesce | examples=Report the news as it develops; These political movements recrudesce from time to time
21. definition=expand in the form of a series | examples=Develop the function in the following form

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Nuances of "Develop" in a Biological Context**

Okay, so the task is to pinpoint the most accurate sense of "develop" when we're talking about cancer, specifically: "...for a cancer to develop." My initial thought is that it's about the cancer *coming into existence* – its genesis, if you will. The whole idea is for the cancer to arise and take shape.

Let's dive into the various senses. I'm focusing on those definitions that align with biological processes. Sense 5 seems like a strong contender: "come into existence; take on form or shape." The synonyms are spot on: originate, arise, rise, uprise, spring up, and grow. "Arise" is a key word, because earlier the text uses that word. This definitely maps to the meaning.

Checking Sense 10 is the next step: "grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment." Examples help, and seeing "A flower developed on the branch..." is useful, but the key is that this sense often implies a progression, a process over time. While cancer does grow, I don't think this is the *core* meaning of "develop" in this specific phrase.

Let's re-assess. Sense 5 seems to fit better. It's about initial appearance. It is similar to saying "for cancer to arise". But, to be sure, let's consider another.

Hold on... I've got to ensure the definition isn't transitive. Sense 4 is "come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) ... The patient developed abdominal pains." This construction, and the example, clearly use "develop" transitively (the patient is *developing* pain). In our case, the cancer is developing, not something else is *developing* the cancer. Therefore, since our use of "develop" is intransitive, Sense 4 is not the right choice.

Okay, back to Sense 5. The wording is right: "come into existence; take on form or shape." This fits perfectly with the idea of cancer *arising*. The synonyms – originate, arise – all reinforce this notion.

Yep, I'm confident. Sense 5 is the best fit. I'll output that.


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

Context: Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. <t>Emerging</t> genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis. Bill and Bonnie Quinlan are among the first beneficiaries of the new findings.

Senses:
1. definition=coming to maturity | synonyms=rising | examples=the rising generation
2. definition=coming into existence | synonyms=emergent | examples=an emergent republic

reasoning_content:
**My Interpretation of "Emerging" in Context**

Okay, so the key word here is "Emerging." The phrase is "Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals..." My initial thought is that "Emerging" implies newness. These tests are *coming into existence*, which seems to be the most obvious and direct meaning in this context.

Now, let's just make sure. I'm recalling the two primary senses of "emerging": sense 1, hinting at a coming to maturity, like a rising generation, and sense 2, which speaks of something newly formed or created - an "emergent republic" for instance.

Given the phrase, "emerging genetic tests," my gut says sense 2 is the better fit. We're talking about tests that are brand new, under development, coming out now. So, emergent tests. Yes, sense 2 is the appropriate meaning. This is a pretty straightforward application.


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

Context: Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging <t>genetic</t> tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis. Bill and Bonnie Quinlan are among the first beneficiaries of the new findings.

Senses:
1. definition=occurring among members of a family usually by heredity | synonyms=familial, hereditary, inherited, transmitted, transmissible | examples=an inherited disease; familial traits
2. definition=of or relating to or produced by or being a gene | synonyms=genic, genetical | examples=genic combinations; genetic code
3. definition=pertaining to or referring to origin | examples=genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work
4. definition=of or relating to the science of genetics | synonyms=genetical | examples=genetic research

reasoning_content:
**Analyzing the Meaning of "Genetic Tests"**

Okay, so we're talking about "genetic tests" in the context of identifying cancer-susceptible individuals. My immediate thought is, "What does 'genetic' actually mean here?" Let's break down the possible senses. We've got: familial/hereditary, relating to/produced by a gene, pertaining to origin, and relating to the science of genetics.

Clearly, "genetic tests" aren't about origin in a strict sense, and while the science of genetics is involved, it's not the primary meaning in this phrase. Sense 2, "relating to or produced by a gene," or maybe even Sense 4, which is the "science of genetics" seem most likely. But let's clarify this further. Thinking about examples of sense 2, we have terms like "genic combinations," "genetic code" these are all directly related to genes themselves. Sense 4 gives us an example like "genetic research" these are tests relating to genetics.

Actually, it's pretty clear that when we talk about "genetic tests," we mean *testing the genes themselves.* So, let's consult WordNet for confirmation. It lists similar senses: familial/hereditary, relating to/produced by a gene, pertaining to origin, and relating to the science of genetics. Again, the phrase "genetic tests" seems to fit best under either sense 2, as in "relating to a gene," or sense 4, as in "related to genetics." The key here is specificity. "Genetic code" leans heavily towards sense 2. "Genetic disease" generally leans towards sense 1, and so on.

Thinking about established usage, "genetic screening" or "genetic testing" almost always refers directly to analyzing genes. So, with that in mind, I am fairly confident in choosing Sense 2 as the primary interpretation here.


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

Context: Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be <t>able</t> to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis. Bill and Bonnie Quinlan are among the first beneficiaries of the new findings.

Senses:
1. definition=(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something | examples=able to swim; she was able to program her computer
2. definition=have the skills and qualifications to do things well | synonyms=capable | examples=able teachers; a capable administrator
3. definition=having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity | examples=able to learn; human beings are able to walk on two feet
4. definition=having a strong healthy body | synonyms=able-bodied | examples=an able seaman; every able-bodied young man served in the army

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Nuance of "Able"**

Okay, so the text uses the word "able" in the phrase "Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot...". My brain immediately starts dissecting that – it's crucial to pin down the precise meaning here. The context clearly implies a *capacity* or a *capability*. The tests, in other words, are going to *possess* something that allows them to perform a specific function: spotting individuals susceptible to cancer.

Let's break down the senses to ensure we nail the right definition. We're looking at:

1.  Having the *means*, skill, know-how, or authority – typically followed by "to".
2.  Possessing the skills and qualifications.
3.  Having inherent physical or mental ability/capacity.
4.  Having a strong, healthy body.

Immediately, senses two, three and four are not a direct fit with the context of *tests*. "Will be *able* to spot" has nothing to do with physical or mental strength, inherent ability, or the skill of the testing equipment itself, but instead what it can achieve.

Sense one seems to be the right fit: "will be able to spot" equates to the tests *having the necessary means* or capacity to achieve this outcome. The tests are *equipped*, so to speak, to perform the spotting function. That's the core of the intended meaning.


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

Context: Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible <t>individuals</t>, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis. Bill and Bonnie Quinlan are among the first beneficiaries of the new findings.

Senses:
1. definition=a human being | synonyms=person, someone, somebody, mortal, soul | examples=there was too much for one person to do
2. definition=a single organism

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing "Individuals"**

Okay, so the core word here is "individuals," specifically in relation to "cancer-susceptible individuals." The surrounding text clearly places this in a human context, mentioning "a person who is born with..." and the ability to "spot such cancer-susceptible individuals." This immediately steers me towards the understanding that we're dealing with human beings.

I've got two potential senses of "individual" in mind:

*   **Sense 1:** The most straightforward, a human being; synonymous with "person" or "someone."
*   **Sense 2:** A single, distinct organism.

Given the context, the first sense is the only logical choice. We're talking about identifying *people* who are at risk, not just any singular organism. Therefore, I can confidently select **Sense 1** as the correct interpretation for "individuals" in this context.


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

Context: Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists <t>believe</t> is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis. Bill and Bonnie Quinlan are among the first beneficiaries of the new findings.

Senses:
1. definition=accept as true; take to be true | examples=I believed his report; We didn't believe his stories from the War
2. definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | synonyms=think, consider, conceive | examples=I think he is very smart; I believe her to be very smart
3. definition=be confident about something | synonyms=trust | examples=I believe that he will come back from the war
4. definition=follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer | examples=When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
5. definition=credit with veracity | examples=You cannot believe this man; Should we believe a publication like the National Enquirer?

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Nuance of "Believe"**

Okay, so the text uses the word "believe" in the context of "what some scientists believe is a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis." I need to really understand the implications of that word choice here, especially since it's a critical phrase. It's not just a casual throwaway.

My initial thought is that "believe" really implies that these scientists *judge*, *regard*, or *think* that this is a new age. Let's break down the different senses of the word to pin down the precise meaning. I'm seeing a few possibilities: accepting something as true, judging or regarding something, being confident about something, following a credo, or crediting something with veracity.

Let's test this. Sense 2 seems like a good fit. "I think he is very smart," and "what some scientists believe is..." both fit the pattern of *consider* or *think*. Let's try it: "what some scientists consider is a new age..." or "what some scientists think is a new age..." Yeah, that really gels with the intent. It's a judgment or an assessment.

Meanwhile, "I believed his report" fits sense 1: accept as true.

Therefore, after this careful evaluation, sense 2 is clearly the most appropriate one here. It's all about their assessment and judgment, not necessarily blind faith.


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

Context: Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a <t>new</t> age of predictive cancer diagnosis. Bill and Bonnie Quinlan are among the first beneficiaries of the new findings.

Senses:
1. definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law; new cars
2. definition=original and of a kind not seen before | synonyms=fresh, novel | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
3. definition=lacking training or experience | synonyms=raw | examples=the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
4. definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | synonyms=unexampled | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
5. definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders; my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it
6. definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
7. definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | synonyms=newfangled | examples=newfangled ideas; she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them
8. definition=in use after medieval times | examples=New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties
9. definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | synonyms=Modern | examples=Modern English; New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew
10. definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=young | examples=new potatoes; young corn
11. definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences; experiences new to him

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Phrase "New Age" in Cancer Diagnosis Context**

Okay, so the text mentions a "new age of predictive cancer diagnosis." Right away, my expert mind goes to unpacking that phrase. "New age"... what does that *really* mean in this context? It's likely that scientists view this as something relatively recent, a timeframe or development of short duration or original.

Let's break down the word "new" itself. My first thought is that "new age" usually signals something just coming into being, a recent development (Sense 1), or perhaps something original and previously unseen (Sense 2). And of course, there's always the sense of "having no previous example or precedent or parallel" (Sense 4), but I find that a less likely fit here.

I'm leaning towards the idea that it signifies the age having just come into being (Sense 1). I want to double-check this definition. Ah yes, WordNet confirms "new" in this sense with examples like "a new law" or "new cars." So, yeah, I'm going with Sense 1. Seems like the most standard way to interpret "new age" here.


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

Context: Oncogenes must be present for a cell to become malignant, but researchers have found them in normal as well as in cancerous cells, suggesting that oncogenes don't cause cancer by themselves. In recent months, researchers have come to believe the two types of cancer genes work in concert: An oncogene may turn proliferating cells malignant only after the tumor-suppressor gene has been damaged. Like all genes, tumor-suppressor genes are inherited in two copies, one from each parent. Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired. A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop. Emerging genetic tests will be able to spot such cancer-susceptible individuals, ushering in what some scientists believe is a new <t>age</t> of predictive cancer diagnosis. Bill and Bonnie Quinlan are among the first beneficiaries of the new findings.

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 | synonyms=historic period | 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 | synonyms=eld | examples=she was now of school age; tall for his eld
4. definition=a prolonged period of time | synonyms=long time, years | examples=we've known each other for ages; I haven't been there for years and years
5. definition=a late time of life | synonyms=old age, years, eld, geezerhood | examples=old age is not for sissies; he's showing his years

reasoning_content:
**Deconstructing the Meaning of "Age"**

Okay, so I'm diving into this text, and right away, that phrase "a new age of predictive cancer diagnosis" catches my eye. It's that word "age" that's doing the heavy lifting here, and I need to be precise. Let's break it down, I think the context makes it clear that we're dealing with the sense of "age" meaning an era or period characterized by something specific. But, just to be sure, let's explore the possible senses.

*   Sense 1, measuring how long something has existed, doesn't quite fit. Not exactly.
*   Sense 2, that's it! An era or historic period defined by a specific characteristic, in this case, predictive cancer diagnosis. Perfect! I see it clearly.
*   Sense 3, refers to a time of life at which some qualification arises, this is not related.
*   Sense 4, a prolonged period of time, as in "for ages" is also not right.
*   And finally, Sense 5, old age, is completely irrelevant.

It's definitely Sense 2 we're talking about here. This isn't just a simple age; it's a *new* era, a distinctive period in time that predictive cancer diagnosis defines. That's a key takeaway.