[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: field
Target surface form: field
Context:
Major U.S. firms such as Chevron and ConocoPhillips, which have cultivated close ties with the Iraqi Oil Ministry and have provided technical advice in recent years, walked away empty-handed. Russian companies Lukoil and Gazprom were the top stakeholders in two of the contracts awarded this weekend. State-owned China National Petroleum Corporation bid on more contracts than any other company and walked away with large stakes in contracts for two major fields. We all know that China is on track to become a major economic as well as technological power, Oil Ministry spokesman Assam Jihad said. We feel confident that the Chinese company will be on par with its competitors and will deliver on its commitments towards Iraq. Companies pre-selected to submit bids made offers that were then compared to the per barrel fee the ministry was willing to pay for boosting output above current levels at each <t>field</t>.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=field%1:15:00:: | definition=a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed | examples=he planted a field of wheat
2. sense_key=field%1:15:04:: | definition=a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought | synonyms=battlefield, battleground, field of battle, field of honor | examples=they made a tour of Civil War battlefields
3. sense_key=field%1:15:01:: | definition=somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected | examples=anthropologists do much of their work in the field
4. sense_key=field%1:09:00:: | definition=a branch of knowledge | synonyms=discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field of study, study | examples=in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject
5. sense_key=field%1:19:00:: | definition=the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it | synonyms=field of force, force field
6. sense_key=field%1:04:00:: | definition=a particular kind of commercial enterprise | synonyms=field of operation, line of business | examples=they are outstanding in their field
7. sense_key=field%1:26:00:: | definition=a particular environment or walk of life | synonyms=sphere, domain, area, orbit, arena | examples=his social sphere is limited; it was a closed area of employment
8. sense_key=field%1:15:02:: | definition=a piece of land prepared for playing a game | synonyms=playing field, athletic field, playing area | examples=the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field
9. sense_key=field%1:17:00:: | definition=extensive tract of level open land | synonyms=plain, champaign | examples=they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain; he longed for the fields of his youth
10. sense_key=field%1:14:00:: | definition=(mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1 | examples=the set of all rational numbers is a field
11. sense_key=field%1:15:03:: | definition=a region in which active military operations are in progress | synonyms=field of operations, theater, theater of operations, theatre, theatre of operations | examples=the army was in the field awaiting action; he served in the Vietnam theater for three years
12. sense_key=field%1:14:01:: | definition=all of the horses in a particular horse race
13. sense_key=field%1:14:02:: | definition=all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event
14. sense_key=field%1:15:05:: | definition=a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found | examples=the diamond fields of South Africa
15. sense_key=field%1:14:03:: | definition=(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information
16. sense_key=field%1:09:01:: | definition=the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument) | synonyms=field of view
17. sense_key=field%1:06:00:: | definition=a place where planes take off and land | synonyms=airfield, landing field, flying field

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context is about oil contracts and companies bidding on contracts for "major fields" in Iraq. The sentence mentions "contracts for two major fields" and "boosting output above current levels at each field."

This is clearly referring to oil fields - areas of land where oil is extracted. Looking at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=field%1:15:00:: - "a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed" - too general, doesn't capture the oil/mineral aspect

2. sense_key=field%1:15:04:: - battlefield - not relevant

3. sense_key=field%1:15:01:: - somewhere where practical work is done - not relevant

4. sense_key=field%1:09:00:: - branch of knowledge - not relevant

5. sense_key=field%1:19:00:: - electromagnetic field - not relevant

6. sense_key=field%1:04:00:: - commercial enterprise - not quite right

7. sense_key=field%1:26:00:: - environment or walk of life - not relevant

8. sense_key=field%1:15:02:: - playing field - not relevant

9. sense_key=field%1:17:00:: - extensive tract of level open land - too general

10. sense_key=field%1:14:00:: - mathematics field - not relevant

11. sense_key=field%1:15:03:: - military operations region - not relevant

12. sense_key=field%1:14:01:: - horses in a race - not relevant

13. sense_key=field%1:14:02:: - competitors in a contest - not relevant

14. sense_key=field%1:15:05:: - "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found" with example "the diamond fields of South Africa" - This is the closest match! Oil fields are geographic regions where something valuable (oil) is found.

15. sense_key=field%1:14:03:: - computer science field - not relevant

16. sense_key=field%1:09:01:: - field of view - not relevant

17. sense_key=field%1:06:00:: - airfield - not relevant

Sense 14 (field%1:15:05::) is the best match. It describes "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found" and the example of "diamond fields of South Africa" parallels the oil fields in Iraq mentioned in the context.

So the answer is {"sense_index": 14}


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: banks
Context:
US <t>banks</t> repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Target lemma: bank
    *   Target surface form: banks
    *   Context: "US <t>banks</t> repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles."
    *   Goal: Choose the single best indexed sense from the provided list.
    *   Constraint: Return only a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence discusses "US banks repay state support" and "crisis-hit US major banks".
    *   Keywords: "US", "repay", "state support", "crisis-hit", "state shackles".
    *   This clearly refers to financial institutions, businesses that deal with money, deposits, and loans.
    *   The context mentions "major banks" breaking free from "state shackles" (likely referring to the 2008 financial crisis bailouts).

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: Sloping land/river bank. (Incorrect context).
    *   Sense 2: A financial institution that accepts deposits... (Highly relevant. The context talks about major US financial institutions repaying support).
    *   Sense 3: Long ridge or pile. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 4: Arrangement of objects (e.g., switches). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 5: Supply held in reserve (e.g., blood bank). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 6: Funds held by a gambling house. (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 7: Slope in a turn (road/track). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 8: Container for money at home (piggy bank). (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 9: A building (bank building). While banks are in buildings, the context refers to the entities ("crisis-hit US major banks") repaying support, not the physical structures.
    *   Sense 10: Flight maneuver. (Incorrect).

4.  **Compare Sense 2 and Sense 9:**
    *   Sense 2 refers to the institution/organization.
    *   Sense 9 refers to the building.
    *   The sentence says banks are "repaying state support" and "breaking free from state shackles." Organizations perform actions (repaying), buildings do not. Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct fit.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 2 corresponds to the financial institution definition.

6.  **Format Output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 2}`.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Venice

currency: USD


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: state
Target surface form: state
Context:
US banks repay <t>state</t> support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output: sense_index": 3}

content: sense_index": 3}

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target lemma: `state`
    * "US banks", "repay support", "crisis-hit", "state shackles". The text discusses financial support provided by the government to banks during a crisis (likely the 2008 financial crisis). The phrase "state support" implies support from the government or the public sector.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

   :** `state%1:15:01::` - definition: "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation" (synonyms: province). Example: "his state is in the deep south".
        *   *Evaluation:* This refers to a sub-national division (like a US State, e.g., New York or California). While "state support" could mean support from a specific US state, the context mentions "US major banks" (plural) and "state shackles", usually implying federal/national government intervention during the crisis (TARP, etc.). However, often "state" in "state support" in a general economic context refers to the government as an entity. But let's look at other senses.

    *   **Sense 2:** `state%1:03:00::` - definition: "the way something is with respect to its main attributes". Example: "current state of knowledge".
        *   *Evaluation:* This refers to condition or status. "Government support" doesn't fit "condition support".

    *   **Sense 3:** `state%1:14:01::` - definition: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state". Example: "the state has lowered its income tax".
        *   *Evaluation:* This sense focuses on the government/body politic as an acting agent. "State support" means support provided by the government. "State shackles" implies control exercised by the government. This fits very well. It distinguishes the government apparatus from the territory or the population.

    *   **Sense 4:** `state%1:14:00::` - definition: "a politically organized body of people under a single government". Synonyms: nation, country.
        *   *Evaluation:* This refers to the geopolitical entity as a whole. While related, "state support" usually focuses on the agency of the government (Sense 3) rather than the country as a geographic or demographic entity. However, Sense 3 is more specific to the "group of people comprising the government".

    *   **Sense 5:** `state%1:26:02::` - definition: "(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter...".
        *   *Evaluation:* Irrelevant.

    *   **Sense 6:** `state%1:26:01::` - definition: "a state of depression or agitation".
        *   *Evaluation:* Irrelevant.

    *   **Sense 7:** `state%1:15:00::` - definition: "the territory occupied by a nation".
        *   *Evaluation:* Geographical focus. Irrelevant to "support" or "shackles" in this context.

    *   **Sense 8:** `state%1:14:02::` - definition: "the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies" (Department of State).
        *   *Evaluation:* Specific department. Usually referred to as "The State Department" or "State". "State support" for banks is not the purview of the Department of State (which handles foreign affairs); it's usually the Treasury or the government generally.

3.  **Refine the choice between Sense 1 (constituent district) and Sense 3 (government).**
    *   The phrase is "US banks repay state support".
    *   In British English or general political science, "state support" refers to government intervention (welfare, bailouts).
    *   In US English, "state" often means a specific state (e.g., California). However, "US major banks" usually received federal bailouts (TARP). The text says "breaking free from their state shackles". If it were a specific state, it would likely be named or implied differently. The usage here ("state support", "state shackles") is a metonymy for the government acting as an economic agent. This aligns with Sense 3 ("the group of people comprising the government").
    *   Wait, could it be Sense 1? If the context were about a local bank bailed out by a specific state government. But theseUS major banks" (Bank of America, Citi, etc.). They were bailed out by the federal government.
    *   The federal government corresponds to Sense 4 (sovereign state) or Sense 3 (government).
    *   Let's compare Sense 3 and Sense 4.
        *   Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (synonyms: nation, country).
        *   Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state".
    *   "State support" means support *by* the state (agent). The agent is the government.
    *   Sense 3 explicitly defines it as the group comprising the government. The example "the state has lowered its income tax" mirrors "the state provided support".
    *   Sense 4 is often "the state" as the polity/nation. Example: "the state has elected a new president" (the people/country).
    *   In "state support", the "state" is the provider. This points strongly to Sense 3 (the government apparatus) rather than Sense 4 (the country/nation) or Sense 1 (a province).
    *   Furthermore, checking WordNet hierarchy: Sense 3 is a hyponym of Sense 4 in some interpretations, but here they are distinct synsets.
    *   Sense 3 definition: "the group of people comprising the government".
    *   Context: "state shackles". The government is the entity imposing regulations or ownership conditions (shackles).
    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the best fit.

    Let's double check Sense 1.
    Sense 1 definition: "the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation".
    If the text meant a specific US State (like New York), it usually requires context specifying which state, or it refers to "state authorities". "State support" without an article in some contexts can mean government support generally.
    However, usually "State" (capital S) in the US refers to the Department of State (Sense 8), but that doesn't fit the banking context.
    "state" (lower case) in "state support" usually refers to the government (Sense 3).
    Even if "state" in the US often means "State of X", in the phrase "state support" regarding national banks, it acts as a synonym for "government" or "public" support. This usage is captured by Sense 3 (Government).

    Let's verify the indexing.
    Sense 1: `state%1:15:01::` (province)
    Sense 2: `state%1:03:00::` (condition)
    Sense 3: `state%1:14:01::` (government)
    Sense 4: `state%1:14:00::` (nation/country)
    Sense 5: `state%1:26:02::` (chemistry)
    Sense 6: `state%1:26:01::` (agitation)
    Sense 7: `state%1:15:00::` (territory of nation)
    Sense 8: `state%1:14:02::` (Department of State)

    Comparison:
    Context: "state support" -> government support.
    Sense 3 definition: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state".
    This fits perfectly. The state (government) provided support.
    Sense 4 is "nation/country". While one can say "the state supports the banks", "state support" as a compound noun usually implies the agency (Sense 3). The example for Sense 3 ("the state has lowered its income tax") confirms that the synset represents the government as an active agent.

    Therefore, the correct index is 3.

provider: Amazon Bedrock


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: state
Target surface form: state
Context:
US banks repay <t>state</t> support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

[Assistant] sense_index": 3}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 8. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content:
I need to analyze the word "state" in the given context carefully.

The context is: "US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles."

The word "state" here refers to government support given to banks during a crisis. The phrase "state shackles" and "state support" indicates that the government provided financial assistance to banks.

Let me analyze each candidate sense:

1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: - This refers to a territory/district of a nation (like a US state). Not appropriate here as we're talking about government intervention, not a geographical territory.

2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: - This refers to the condition or attributes of something (like "state of health"). Not appropriate here as we're talking about government, not a condition.

3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: - This refers to "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" with example "the state has lowered its income tax". This could be appropriate as it refers to government entities.

4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: - This refers to "a politically organized body of people under a single government" with synonyms like "nation, country, land". This refers to the entire political entity, not specifically the government.

5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: - This refers to states of matter (solid, liquid, gas). Not appropriate in this financial context.

6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: - This refers to a state of depression or agitation. Not appropriate here.

7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: - This refers to the territory occupied by a nation. Not appropriate here.

8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: - This refers specifically to the US Department of State (foreign affairs). Not appropriate as the context is about financial support from the government in general, not specifically the State Department.

Between senses 3 and 4, I need to determine which better fits. The context is about government support to banks, which suggests we're referring to the government itself as an actor, not the entire political entity of the nation. Sense 3 specifically refers to "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state," which better fits the idea of a government providing financial support.

The example "the state has lowered its income tax" in sense 3 also aligns well with the context where "state" is acting as an entity that provides support.

Therefore, the best sense for "state" in this context is sense 3.

However, my previous JSON was malformed. Let me fix that.

provider: Novita


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
US banks repay state <t>support</t> The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 11}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 11}
```

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "US banks repay state <t>support</t> The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles."
    *   Key phrase: "repay state support".
    *   Domain: Finance, Economics, Banking.
    *   Meaning: The US banks received assistance (specifically financial assistance/bailouts) from the state during a crisis, and now they are paying it back. The phrase "state shackles" implies the support came with conditions or government ownership/involvement.

2.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1 (support%1:04:04::):** "the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities". Examples: "his support kept the family together". This fits the general idea of financial maintenance, but "repay support" usually refers to a specific sum or financial aid package rather than the abstract activity of maintaining. However, it's close.
    *   **Sense 2 (support%1:04:00::):** "aiding the cause or policy or interests of". Examples: "the president no longer has the support of his own party". This is more about political backing or abstract agreement, not necessarily money to be repaid.
    *   **Sense 3 (support%1:09:00::):** "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest". Examples: "his faith was all the support he needed". This is immaterial. Banks repaying state support usually means repaying money (TARP, etc.). So this is incorrect.
    *   **Sense 4 (support%1:04:03::):** Military operation. Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 5 (support%1:04:02::):** Documentary validation. Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 6 (support%1:21:00::):** "the financial means whereby one lives". Synonyms: livelihood, sustenance. Examples: "he applied to the state for support". This refers to means of subsistence (welfare, alimony). While banks need money, "livelihood" or "sustenance" is typically applied to people, not institutions repaying bailout funds.
    *   **Sense 7 (support%1:06:01::):** Supporting structure (physical). Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 8 (support%1:04:01::):** The act of bearing weight. Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 9 (support%1:10:01::):** Musical part. Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 10 (support%1:06:00::):** Device bearing weight. Incorrect.
    *   **Sense 11 (support%1:21:01::):** "financial resources provided to make some project possible". Synonyms: financial support, funding, backing. Examples: "the foundation provided support for the experiment".
        *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 11.
        *   Context: Banks repaying state support. This refers to the financial resources (bailout money) provided by the government.
        *   Sense 1 definition: "activity of providing... by supplying with money". This defines the *activity* or the *act*.
        *   Sense 11 definition: "financial resources provided...". Synonyms include "funding", "financial backing".
        *   Usage: "repay support". You repay money or resources. You don't usually "repay an activity". You repay the funds provided.
        *   Sense 11 is the best fit for "financial resources provided". The banks received funding (financial resources) from the state. They are repaying it. The synonym "financial support" and "funding" align perfectly with a bank bailout context.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 11.
        *   Sense 1 (1:04:04) focuses on "providing for or maintaining". It often has a connotation of keeping someone alive/afloat (family support).
        *   Sense 11 (1:21:01) focuses on "financial resources provided to make some project possible". The context mentions "crisis-hit US major banks". The state support was to keep them afloat (project/business continuation), but the word "repay" strongly implies a sum of money/resources.
        *   The definition in Sense 11 "financial resources provided" fits the direct object of "repay" better than Sense 1's "activity of providing".
        *   Synonyms for Sense 11: funding, backing. "Repay state funding" makes perfect sense.
        *   Synonyms for Sense 1: none listed, but usually implies subsistence.
        *   Sense 11 seems the most precise for institutional financial aid/bailouts.

    *   Let's check Sense 2 again. "Aiding the cause...". Usually abstract.
    *   Let's check Sense 6 again. "Financial means whereby one lives". "Livelihood". Banks don't have a "livelihood" in the human sense.

    *   Decision: Sense 11 represents the financial resources/funding provided. The context is about banks repaying the money given by the state. Sense 11 defines "support" as "financial resources provided". This is the exact meaning of "state support" in the context of the 2008-2009 financial crisis bailouts.

    *   Mapping to index:
        *   Sense 1 -> Index 1
        *   ...
        *   Sense 11 -> Index 11

    *   Wait, let me double check the indexing in the prompt.
        *   1. support%1:04:04::
        *   2. support%1:04:00::
        *   3. support%1:09:00::
        *   4. support%1:04:03::
        *   5. support%1:04:02::
        *   6. support%1:21:00::
        *   7. support%1:06:01::
        *   8. support%1:04:01::
        *   9. support%1:10:01::
        *   10. support%1:06:00::
        *   11. support%1:21:01::

    *   Refining the choice between Sense 1 and Sense 11.
        *   Sense 1: "activity of providing... by supplying with money". It's an uncountable noun representing the act/process.
        *   Sense 11: "financial resources provided". Countable or uncountable, specifically meaning the money/funding.
        *   Sentence: "US banks repay state support".
        *   If it were the act, we might say "US banks repay for state support".
        *   When we say "repay support", we treat it as the thing provided (the money).
        *   Also, Sense 11 has the synonym "financial support". "State financial support".
        *   In financial news, "state support" refers to the specific funds/bailout packages.
        *   Sense 11 is the definition of "funding" or "backing" in a financial sense.

    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again. "the activity of providing...". Example: "his support kept the family together".
    *   Let's look at Sense 11 again. "financial resources provided...". Example: "the foundation provided support for the experiment".
    *   The experiment support is money. The family support in Sense 1 *can* be money, but often includes care/necessities.
    *   However, WordNet distinguishes "subsistence/livelihood" (Sense 6) and "financial resources/funding" (Sense 11) and "activity of providing" (Sense 1).
    *   Banks are institutions. They get funding (Sense 11).
    *   Sense 11 is "financial resources provided to make some project possible". Keeping a bank alive is the "project" (or business function) here.
    *   Therefore, Sense 11 is the correct choice.

    *   One final check. Could it be Sense 2? "Aiding the cause...". No, "repay" requires a tangible object (money/resources) or a specific debt. You don't repay "aiding a cause" directly; you repay the funds used to aid the cause.
    *   Could it be Sense 1? "Activity of providing...". You don't repay an activity.
    *   You repay the *resources* (Sense 11).

    *   Selected Sense: 11.

provider: Baidu


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: banks
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major <t>banks</t> are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context is about US banks repaying state support, specifically mentioning Bank of America repaying support from TARP. This is clearly about financial institutions that accept deposits and lend money.

Sense 2: bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home

This matches perfectly - it's about financial institutions like Bank of America.

provider: SiliconFlow


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: state
Target surface form: state
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their <t>state</t> shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their <t>state</t> shackles."
    *   Target word: "state" (used as an adjective modifying "support" and "shackles").
    *   Meaning: The context discusses US banks repaying support provided by the government (TARP). The phrase "state support" refers to financial aid provided by the government/public sector. The phrase "state shackles" metaphorically refers to the restrictions imposed by that government support.

2.  **Evaluate candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (territory of a district):* "his state is in the deep south". Refers to a geographical subdivision. "State support" doesn't fit here; the support isn't coming from a geographical territory itself, but from the entity governing it.
    *   *Sense 2 (attributes/condition):* "the current state of knowledge". Refers to a condition. "State support" does not mean "condition support". This is incorrect.
    *   *Sense 3 (group of people comprising the government):* "the state has lowered its income tax". This refers to the government entity acting as an agent. The context mentions "state support" (government support) and "state shackles" (restrictions by the government). This is a strong candidate. It refers to the governing body or the administration acting in an official capacity.
    *   *Sense 4 (politically organized body of people/nation):* "the state has elected a new president". This is very close to sense 3. WordNet often distinguishes between the abstract political entity (nation/country) and the active government/administration. In phrases like "state support," "state intervention," or "state-owned," the word refers to the government acting as an institution, rather than the whole nation or the geographical territory. Sense 3 specifically mentions "the group of people comprising the government". However, looking at the specific glosses:
        *   Sense 3: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" -> The government apparatus.
        *   Sense 4: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" -> The nation/polity.
    *   *Sense 5 (chemistry):* Irrelevant.
    *   *Sense 6 (emotional state):* Irrelevant.
    *   *Sense 7 (territory occupied by a nation):* Geographical. "State support" is not geographical support.
    *   *Sense 8 (US Department of State):* "Department of State". "State support" here refers to the TARP program (Troubled Asset Relief Program), which is a broad federal government intervention, not specifically the diplomatic corps (Department of State). So this is incorrect.

3.  **Refine choice between Sense 3 and Sense 4:**
    *   The phrase "state support" implies support provided by the government as an institution.
    *   Sense 3 definition: "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state".
    *   Sense 4 definition: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (synonyms: nation, country).
    *   Usage in "state support": When we talk about "state funding," "state control," or "state shackles," we are referring to the government acting in its administrative capacity. Sense 4 is usually the "nation" sense (e.g., "the state declared war" – acting as the political entity, or "travel across the state").
    *   Let's look at the examples.
        *   Sense 3 example: "the state has lowered its income tax" – An action taken by the government.
        *   Sense 4 example: "the state has elected a new president" – The polity acting.
    *   Context: "state shackles". This refers to the constraints imposed by the government. In linguistic terms, this is often adjectival usage derived from the government sense.
    *   Which sense captures "government"? Sense 3 explicitly links to "the government". Sense 4 links to "nation/country".
    *   The context is about TARP, a federal program. The banks are breaking free from government control.
    *   Is it the *government* (Sense 3) or the *political entity/nation* (Sense 4)?
    *   Common usage: "State intervention" = Government intervention. "State-owned" = Government-owned.
    *   Sense 3 seems the best fit because it focuses on the government apparatus/administration. Sense 4 focuses on the country as a whole (the people and territory).

4.  **Check WordNet hierarchy/definitions closely:**
    *   Sense 3 is defined as "the group of people comprising the government".
    *   Sense 4 is defined as "a politically organized body of people".
    *   In "state support," the "state" acts as the provider. The provider is the government apparatus. Therefore, Sense 3 is the most precise fit for the agent/institution providing support.

5.  **Final decision:** Sense 3.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 1 (administrative district). In the US, "state" often refers to the sub-national entity (California, New York). However, TARP was a federal program. The text says "US banks" and "bank protection fund TARP". This is Federal (National) government support.
    *   If it were federal, why not Sense 8? Because "Department of State" is the specific foreign affairs department. TARP came from the Treasury/Federal Reserve. "State" here is used in the general sense of "the Government" or "the Public Sector" as opposed to the private sector.
    *   Therefore, "the government" (Sense 3) is the intended meaning. The banks are private entities; the "state" is the public government sector.

    Let's re-read Sense 3 vs Sense 4 in the context of "State support".
    If I say "State support for the arts", do I mean the nation supports it or the government supports it? Usually the government (funding).
    Sense 3 example: "the state has lowered its income tax". This matches the agency shown in "state support". The state acts.
    Sense 4 example: "the state has elected a new president". This matches the collective body.
    The "state" is providing support. The provider is the government structure. Sense 3.

    Let's check if there is a specific "federal government" sense.
    WordNet often maps "State" (capital S) to the Department of State (Sense 8).
    But here it is lowercase "state" in the prompt text ("their <t>state</t> shackles").
    The context implies the government as an institutional actor. Sense 3 is the standard WordNet sense for "government" in contexts like "relations between Church and State" or "state control".

    Selection: Sense 3.

provider: StreamLake


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: shackle
Target surface form: shackles
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state <t>shackles</t>. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=shackle%1:06:00:: | definition=a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) | synonyms=bond, hamper, trammel
2. sense_key=shackle%1:06:01:: | definition=a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to disambiguate the word "shackles" in a specific context.

**Target Word:** shackle (plural form: shackles)
**Context:** "US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state <t>shackles</t>. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP..."
**Candidate Senses:**
1. `shackle%1:06:00::`: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) | synonyms: bond, hamper, trammel
2. `shackle%1:06:01::`: a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

**Analysis:**
*   **Context Meaning:** The sentence speaks about US banks "breaking free from their state shackles" after repaying government support (TARP). This is a metaphorical use. The "shackles" represent the restrictions, regulations, or limitations imposed on the banks by the state in exchange for the financial support.
*   **Sense 1 Analysis:** This sense refers to a "restraint that confines or restricts freedom". While the definition mentions physical restraints for prisoners, the core concept is "restraint" and "restriction of freedom". Metaphorically, this fits perfectly with the context of banks being restricted by state involvement. The banks want "freedom" from these restrictions.
*   **Sense 2 Analysis:** This sense refers to a specific physical object—a U-shaped metal bar used with chains. While this is the literal object, using it in this context would require a much stronger physical metaphor (implying actual chains) rather than the concept of restriction or control. The context is about financial support and government control, not physical chaining.
*   **Comparison:** Sense 1 captures the abstract meaning of "restriction" or "bond" which is how "shackles" is used here. The banks were under the control/restriction of the state. Sense 2 is too specific to the physical hardware and misses the "freedom" aspect emphasized in Sense 1's definition ("restricts freedom").

**Conclusion:** Sense 1 is the correct choice. It covers the metaphorical restriction of freedom imposed by the state support.

**Output Format:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: DeepInfra


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the <t>support</t> from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "support" in the context of US banks repaying state support from the TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) fund.

Let me analyze the context:
- Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount of USD 45 billion
- Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support
- This is clearly about financial support/money provided by the government/state

Let me go through the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: - "the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities" - This is about the activity of providing support, but in the context, "support" refers to the money/funds themselves that were given.

2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: - "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - This is more abstract, about supporting causes or policies.

3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: - "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - This is about immaterial assistance, not financial/money.

4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: - "a military operation..." - Clearly not relevant.

5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: - "documentary validation" - Not relevant.

6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: - "the financial means whereby one lives" - This is about livelihood/sustenance for living, not financial support from the government.

7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: - "supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation" - Physical structure, not relevant.

8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: - "the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening" - Physical support, not relevant.

9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: - "a musical part..." - Not relevant.

10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: - "any device that bears the weight of another thing" - Physical device, not relevant.

11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: - "financial resources provided to make some project possible" - synonyms: financial support, funding, backing, financial backing

This last sense (11) seems most appropriate. The context clearly refers to financial support/funding that the government provided to the banks through TARP. The amount mentioned (USD 45 billion) indicates this is money/financial resources. The example "the foundation provided support for the experiment" parallels the situation where the state/government provided support for the banks.

Wait, let me reconsider sense 1: "the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities" - The examples include "his support kept the family together" which is about financial support. But the definition focuses on the "activity" rather than the money itself.

Looking at sense 11: "financial resources provided to make some project possible" - this refers to the actual financial resources/money, which aligns with "repaid the support in the amount of USD 45 billion" - you repay money, not an activity.

So sense 11 is the best fit.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: bank
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the <t>bank</t> protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: | definition=sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) | examples=they pulled the canoe up on the bank; he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | synonyms=depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company | examples=he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home
3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: | definition=a long ridge or pile | examples=a huge bank of earth
4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: | definition=an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers | examples=he operated a bank of switches
5. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: | definition=a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
6. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: | definition=the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games | examples=he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo
7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: | definition=a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force | synonyms=cant, camber
8. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: | definition=a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home | synonyms=savings bank, coin bank, money box | examples=the coin bank was empty
9. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: | definition=a building in which the business of banking transacted | synonyms=bank building | examples=the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon
10. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: | definition=a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning) | examples=the plane went into a steep bank

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```

reasoning_content:
The context is about US banks repaying state support, specifically mentioning Bank of America and Citigroup repaying TARP funds. This is clearly about financial institutions that accept deposits and channel money into lending activities.

Sense 2 matches this: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities" with synonyms like "depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company" and examples like "he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home"

This is the best match for the context about US major banks like Bank of America and Citigroup.

The sense index should be 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: protection
Target surface form: protection
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank <t>protection</t> fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=protection%1:04:00:: | definition=the activity of protecting someone or something | examples=the witnesses demanded police protection
2. sense_key=protection%1:06:00:: | definition=a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury | synonyms=protective covering, protective cover | examples=they had no protection from the fallout; wax provided protection for the floors
3. sense_key=protection%1:21:00:: | definition=defense against financial failure; financial independence | synonyms=security | examples=his pension gave him security in his old age; insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
4. sense_key=protection%1:26:00:: | definition=the condition of being protected | synonyms=shelter | examples=they were huddled together for protection; he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
5. sense_key=protection%1:04:02:: | definition=kindly endorsement and guidance | synonyms=auspices, aegis | examples=the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
6. sense_key=protection%1:04:03:: | definition=the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition | synonyms=trade protection | examples=he made trade protection a plank in the party platform
7. sense_key=protection%1:04:01:: | definition=payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | synonyms=tribute | examples=every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank <t>protection</t> fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion..."
    *   Key phrase: "bank protection fund TARP" (Troubled Asset Relief Program).
    *   Context details: US banks repaying state support. TARP was a government program to provide financial assistance to banks during the financial crisis.
    *   The word "protection" modifies "fund". It refers to a financial safety net or insurance against financial failure/insolvency.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   *Sense 1 (protection%1:04:00::):* "the activity of protecting someone or something". Example: "the witnesses demanded police protection".
        *   Evaluation: This is a general sense. While TARP involves protecting the economy, the specific phrase "bank protection fund" implies financial security. This sense is too broad.

    *   *Sense 2 (protection%1:06:00::):* "a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury". Synonyms: protective covering.
        *   Evaluation: Physical covering. Not applicable to a financial fund.

    *   *Sense 3 (protection%1:21:00::):* "defense against financial failure; financial independence". Synonyms: security. Examples: "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness".
        *   Evaluation: This sense explicitly mentions "defense against financial failure" and "security". TARP was designed to prevent the collapse of the banking system (financial failure). The example "insurance provided protection against..." is analogous to a "protection fund" providing financial security. This fits the financial context perfectly.

    *   *Sense 4 (protection%1:26:00::):* "the condition of being protected". Synonyms: shelter.
        *   Evaluation: Abstract state. "Bank shelter fund"? No. "Bank condition of being protected fund"? No. It refers to the mechanism/fund, not just the state.

    *   *Sense 5 (protection%1:04:02::):* "kindly endorsement and guidance". Synonyms: auspices, aegis.
        *   Evaluation: Refers to patronage or sponsorship. TARP wasn't really about "kindly endorsement" but financial bailout.

    *   *Sense 6 (protection%1:04:03::):* "the imposition of duties or quotas on imports...". Synonyms: trade protection.
        *   Evaluation: Economic policy regarding trade. Not relevant to a bank bailout fund.

    *   *Sense 7 (protection%1:04:01::):* "payment extorted by gangsters...". Synonyms: tribute.
        *   Evaluation: "Protection money". Not relevant here.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   Sense 3 is the clear winner. The context is strictly financial (banks, USD, funds, financial crisis). The definition "defense against financial failure" matches the purpose of TARP. The synonym "security" matches the concept of a safety net.

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user requested a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The chosen sense is at index 3.

    Let's double check the indexing.
    1. activity...
    2. covering...
    3. defense against financial failure...
    ...
    Index 3 is correct.

provider: Parasail


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: fund
Target surface form: fund
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection <t>fund</t> TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=fund%1:21:00:: | definition=a reserve of money set aside for some purpose | synonyms=monetary fund
2. sense_key=fund%1:21:01:: | definition=a supply of something available for future use | synonyms=store, stock | examples=he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
3. sense_key=fund%1:14:00:: | definition=a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies | synonyms=investment company, investment trust, investment firm

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
    *   Target word: "fund" (noun, as seen in "bank protection <t>fund</t>").
    *   Context sentence: "On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion..."
    *   Broader context: US banks repaying state support. TARP is mentioned. TARP stands for Troubled Asset Relief Program. It involves money set aside by the government to help banks.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `fund%1:21:00::`
        *   Definition: "a reserve of money set aside for some purpose"
        *   Synonyms: "monetary fund"
        *   Fit: TARP is a program funded by money set aside by the government to help banks. It fits the definition of a reserve of money set aside for a specific purpose (stabilizing the financial sector).

    *   **Sense 2:** `fund%1:21:01::`
        *   Definition: "a supply of something available for future use"
        *   Synonyms: "store, stock"
        *   Examples: "he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
        *   Fit: This is a more abstract or general sense of "store" or "supply" (not necessarily money, though it can be). While a fund is a supply, Sense 1 is specifically about money. In this context, we are dealing strictly with financial bailouts and USD amounts. Sense 1 is more precise.

    *   **Sense 3:** `fund%1:14:00::`
        *   Definition: "a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies"
        *   Synonyms: "investment company, investment trust, investment firm"
        *   Fit: This refers to an entity (an organization/institution) like a mutual fund company.
        *   Context check: The text refers to the "bank protection fund TARP". TARP is a program (a pool of money/resources), not a financial institution that sells shares to investors. Bank of America is repaying support *from* the fund. The fund here is the source of the money, not an institution operating like an investment company.

3.  **Select the best sense:**
    *   The context explicitly mentions "USD 45 billion".
    *   The entity is TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program).
    *   It acts as a reserve of money for a specific purpose (protecting banks).
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 1 ("a reserve of money set aside for some purpose").
    *   It is not Sense 3 (an institution).
    *   It is effectively covered by Sense 1 rather than the generic "store/stock" of Sense 2, because the text focuses on the monetary aspect and the financial institution context.

4.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 1}`.
    *   Sense 1 is index 1 in the providedlist.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: amount
Target surface form: amount
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the <t>amount</t> USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=amount%1:21:00:: | definition=a quantity of money | synonyms=sum, sum of money, amount of money | examples=he borrowed a large sum; the amount he had in cash was insufficient
2. sense_key=amount%1:07:00:: | definition=the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion | examples=an adequate amount of food for four people
3. sense_key=amount%1:03:00:: | definition=how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | synonyms=measure, quantity
4. sense_key=amount%1:09:00:: | definition=a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers | synonyms=sum, total

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word:** The target lemma is "amount" (noun). The surface form is "amount".
2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the <t>amount</t> USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go."
    *   Key phrase: "in the amount USD 45 billion".
    *   Semantic role: It refers to a specific sum of money (USD 45 billion) being repaid.
    *   Contextual clues: "US banks", "money", "billion", "EUR", "repaid". This clearly points to a financial quantity.
3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a quantity of money" | Synonyms: sum, sum of money, amount of money. Examples: "he borrowed a large sum".
        *   *Fit:* This fits perfectly. The context mentions "USD 45 billion", which is a quantity of money.
    *   **Sense 2:** "the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion" | Examples: "an adequate amount of food for four people".
        *   *Fit:* This usually refers to vague quantification or sufficiency relative to a need (adequate amount, large amount). Here, the text specifies an exact figure (USD 45 billion), and it is definitely money, not just general magnitude relative to a criterion.
    *   **Sense 3:** "how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify" | Synonyms: measure, quantity.
        *   *Fit:* This is a generic hypernym for quantity. While "amount" often acts this way, specific financial contexts usually map to the "sum of money" sense in WordNet hierarchies if available.
    *   **Sense 4:** "a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers" | Synonyms: sum, total.
        *   *Fit:* This refers to the result of an arithmetic operation (e.g., "The amount of 2 plus 2 is 4"). The text refers to a specific figure, not the process of adding numbers.
4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1 specifies "money". The context is entirely about money ("USD 45 billion").
    *   Sense 3 is generic ("how much there is").
    *   WordNet distinguishes specific monetary amounts (Sense 1) from general quantities (Sense 3). Since the sentence explicitly lists a currency value (USD 45 billion), Sense 1 is the precise match.
5.  **Final Decision:** Sense 1 is the best fit because the text specifies a monetary value.
6.  **Format Output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: DigitalOcean


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: report
Target surface form: reports
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to <t>reports</t> from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=report%1:10:03:: | definition=a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | synonyms=study, written report | examples=this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
2. sense_key=report%1:10:01:: | definition=the act of informing by verbal report | synonyms=account | examples=he heard reports that they were causing trouble; by all accounts they were a happy couple
3. sense_key=report%1:10:00:: | definition=a short account of the news | synonyms=news report, story, account, write up | examples=the report of his speech; the story was on the 11 o'clock news
4. sense_key=report%1:11:00:: | definition=a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) | examples=they heard a violent report followed by silence
5. sense_key=report%1:10:04:: | definition=a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment | synonyms=report card | examples=his father signed his report card
6. sense_key=report%1:10:02:: | definition=an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | synonyms=composition, paper, theme | examples=he got an A on his composition
7. sense_key=report%1:09:00:: | definition=the general estimation that the public has for a person | synonyms=reputation | examples=he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing; he was a person of bad report

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

content:
json
{"sense_index": 3}
```

reasoning_content:
The user wants. **Sense 1:** `report%1:10:03::` | Definition: a written document describing the findings of some individual or group (synonyms: study, written report).
   - Context check: Is this a formal written study? "According to reports from US broadcaster CNBC". Broadcasters usually deliver "news reports" or "stories". While they might have written documents on their website, the immediate association with a "broadcaster" is news. This sense feels too academic/formal ("synonyms: account).
   - Context check: "According to reports". Usually, "reports" in this structure refers to the content/news items, not just the abstract act of informing. While related, sense 3 is usually preferred for news media contexts.

3. **Sense 3:** `report%1:10:00::` | Definition: a short account of the news (synonyms: news report, story, account, write up).
   - Context check: "according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC". This fits perfectly. A broadcaster produces news reports. "Story" and "news report" are synonyms listed here. The example "the report of his speech; the story was on the 11 o'clock news" aligns very well with news media. The context is describing a news item about Citigroup.

4. **Sense 4:** `report%1:11:00::` | Definition: a sharp explosive sound.
   - Context check: No. Nothing to do with sound/guns.

5. **Sense 5:** `report%1:10:04::` | Definition: a written evaluation of a student's scholarship.
   - Context check: No. Not about school grades.

6. **Sense 6:** `report%1:10:02::` | Definition: an essay (especially one written as an assignment).
   - Context check: No. Not a student assignment.

7. **Sense 7:** `report%1:09:00::` | Definition: the general estimation that the public has for a person (synonyms: reputation).
   - Context check: No. It's not "he is of good report", it's "according to reports".

**Comparison:**
Sense 1 (study/written document) vs Sense 3 (news report/story).
The phrase "reports from US broadcaster CNBC" strongly points towards journalistic output. Broadcasters produce "news reports" or "stories". While a broadcaster might publish a "study", the context here is breaking financial news ("crisis-hit US major banks", "breaking free", "planning to repay"). This is typical news coverage.
Therefore, Sense 3 is the best fit.

**Final Selection:**
Sense index 3.
Definition: a short account of the news.
Synonyms: news report, story.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: broadcaster
Target surface form: broadcaster
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US <t>broadcaster</t> CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=broadcaster%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who broadcasts on radio or television
2. sense_key=broadcaster%1:06:00:: | definition=a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions | synonyms=spreader

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Task: Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD).
    *   Target lemma: broadcaster.
    *   Context: A news snippet about US banks repaying state support. The sentence mentions "US *broadcaster* CNBC".
    *   Candidate senses:
        1.  `broadcaster%1:18:00::`: someone who broadcasts on radio or television.
        2.  `broadcaster%1:06:00::`: a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions (synonym: spreader).
    *   Output format: JSON `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The specific phrase is "...reports from US broadcaster CNBC...".
    *   "CNBC" is a well-known television channel/network specializing in business news.
    *   The context talks about banks, money, and news reports.
    *   The word "broadcaster" here refers to an entity (an organization or a person working for one) that disseminates news via electronic media (TV/Radio).

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "someone who broadcasts on radio or television".
        *   Does CNBC fit this? Yes. While CNBC is a network, "broadcaster" is often used metonymically for the organization that broadcasts. Even if we strictly interpret it as a person, the entity "CNBC" functions as the broadcaster in this context. This sense aligns with the media domain.
    *   **Sense 2:** "a mechanical device for scattering something..."
        *   Does this fit? No. We are talking about financial news and a media company (CNBC). There is no agriculture or machinery involved here.

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is clearly the correct fit. It describes a media entity. Sense 2 is agricultural equipment.

5.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The user wants the index number corresponding to the sense.
    *   Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.
    *   Sense 2 corresponds to index 2.
    *   Output: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

6.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Target: broadcaster.
    *   Context: "...US broadcaster CNBC..."
    *   Sense 1 definition: "someone who broadcasts on radio or television".
    *   Match: CNBC is a television broadcaster. Sense 1 is correct.
    *   Constraint Checklist & Confidence Score:
        1. Choose single best? Yes.
        2. Use context? Yes.
        3. No sense key in answer? Yes.
        4. JSON only? Yes.
    *   Confidence Score: 5/5.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: state
Target surface form: state
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the <t>state</t> support. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "state" in the context: "Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support."

Let me analyze the context:
- The article discusses US banks repaying government support/funds
- "State support" refers to financial support from the government
- The text mentions TARP (bank protection fund) which is a government program
- The phrase "state shackles" and "state support" both refer to government/official support

Now let me look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: - Territory of a constituent administrative district - This is about geographical territory, not relevant here.

2. sense_key=state%2:03:00:: - The way something is with respect to its main attributes - This is about condition/state of being, not relevant.

3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: - The group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state - This refers to the government/governing body. This could be relevant since "state support" means government support.

4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: - A politically organized body of people under a single government - This is more about the nation/country as a political entity. The synonyms include "nation, country, land" - this seems more about the state as a country rather than the government specifically.

5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: - Chemistry states of matter - Not relevant.

6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: - A state of depression or agitation - Not relevant.

7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: - Territory occupied by a nation - This is about geographical territory, not relevant.

8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: - The federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies (Department of State) - This is specifically about the US State Department, which handles foreign policy, not domestic financial support.

The key distinction is between sense 3 and sense 4:

- Sense 3 (state%1:14:01::): "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" - example: "the state has lowered its income tax"
- Sense 4 (state%1:14:00::): "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - synonyms: nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic - example: "the state has elected a new president"

In this context, "state support" refers to financial support from the government. The phrase "state shackles" also suggests government control/restrictions.

Sense 3 focuses on "the group of people comprising the government" - which is more about the governing authority/body. The example "the state has lowered its income tax" shows the state as an actor taking government action.

Sense 4 focuses on the state as "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - more like the nation/political entity as a whole. The synonyms (nation, country, land) suggest this is about the state as a country/political entity.

When we say "state support" in the context of TARP and bank bailouts, we mean government support - the financial backing provided by the governing authority. This aligns more with sense 3, which emphasizes the government/governing body aspect of the state.

Sense 3's definition "the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state" and its example "the state has lowered its income tax" fits well with "state support" meaning government/official support.

Therefore, sense 3 is the best answer.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
US banks repay state support The crisis-hit US major banks are breaking free from their state shackles. On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion (nearly EUR 30 billion) in one go. And, according to reports from US broadcaster CNBC, Citigroup is also planning to repay the state <t>support</t>. The institutions thereby want to wiggle themselves free from the restrictions going hand-in-hand with the acceptance of the money, such as the limits on manager bonuses and the paying of high charges.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 11}
```

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "On Wednesday Bank of America repaid the support from the bank protection fund TARP in the amount USD 45 billion..."
    *   Sentence: "Citigroup is also planning to repay the state support."
    *   Context keywords: "banks", "repay", "state", "fund TARP", "money", "financial", "USD 45 billion".
    *   The "support" refers to money given by the state (TARP fund) to the banks to keep them viable during the crisis. It is financial assistance provided to make a project (or institution) possible/viable.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `support%1:04:04::` - definition: "the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities". Examples: "his support kept the family together".
        *   *Critique:* This defines the *activity* or the abstract concept of maintenance. The context refers to a specific sum of money ("USD 45 billion") that is being repaid. One repays funds/resources, not usually an "activity".

    *   **Sense 2:** `support%1:04:00::` - definition: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of".
        *   *Critique:* Too abstract/political. This fits "political support". Here we have concrete money.

    *   **Sense 3:** `support%1:09:00::` - definition: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest".
        *   *Critique:* The context is material (money), not immaterial.

    *   **Sense 4:** `support%1:04:02::` - definition: "a military operation...".
        *   *Critique:* Incorrect domain.

    *   **Sense 5:** `support%1:04:03::` - definition: "documentary validation".
        *   *Critique:* Incorrect.

    *   **Sense 6:** `support%1:21:00::` - definition: "the financial means whereby one lives" (synonyms: livelihood, sustenance).
        *   *Critique:* This refers to personal subsistence/livelihood, not corporate bailout funds.

    *   **Sense 7:** `support%1:06:01::` - definition: "supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation".
        *   *Critique:* Physical object, wrong meaning.

    *   **Sense 8:** `support%1:04:01::` - definition: "the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening".
        *   *Critique:* Physical act, wrong meaning.

    *   **Sense 9:** `support%1:10:01::` - definition: "a musical part...".
        *   *Critique:* Wrong domain.

    *   **Sense 10:** `support%1:06:00::` - definition: "any device that bears the weight of another thing".
        *   *Critique:* Physical object, wrong meaning.

    *   **Sense 11:** `support%1:21:01::` - definition: "financial resources provided to make some project possible" (synonyms: financial support, funding, backing, financial backing).
        *   *Critique:* This fits perfectly. The TARP funds were financial resources provided to keep the banks afloat. The context mentions "USD 45 billion" and "repay the support". You repay financial resources. Synonyms like "funding" fit the context of bank bailouts perfectly.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 11:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on the *activity* of providing ("the activity of providing...").
    *   Sense 11 focuses on the *resources* themselves ("financial resources provided...").
    *   In the sentence "Bank of America repaid the support... in the amount USD 45 billion", the word "support" refers to the specific financial resources (the money) that were given. One repays money/resources. Therefore, Sense 11 is the better fit than Sense 1 (which is the activity).

4.  **Final Selection:** Sense 11.

provider: Chutes