[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: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 <t>countries</t> and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

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:**
    *   Lemma: country
    *   Surface form: countries
    *   Context snippet: "...findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 <t>countries</t> and published exclusively by The Economist."

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The sentence discusses a poll (Latinobarómetro) taken in 18 distinct entities.
    *   The context mentions "Latin America", "region", "Brazil", "United States".
    *   The phrase "taken in 18 countries" implies distinct geopolitical entities where the poll was conducted.
    *   It refers to political/geographical units where governance exists (implied by "democracy", "government", "private enterprise", "influential").

3.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `country%1:14:00::` | Definition: a politically organized body of people under a single government | Synonyms: state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic.
        *   *Analysis:* This focuses on the political entity or the state apparatus/people as a political unit. "Taken in 18 countries" usually refers to the territory or the state unit. While valid, Sense 2 often captures the physical location aspect better when talking about where a poll is *taken*. However, the distinction between Sense 1 and Sense 2 in WordNet is subtle (Political entity vs. Territory).
        *   Let's look at the examples: "African nations".
        *   In the context of a poll taken in countries, we are referring to the distinct units of governance/statehood.

    *   **Sense 2:** `country%1:15:00::` | Definition: the territory occupied by a nation | Synonyms: state, land | Examples: "he visited several European countries".
        *   *Analysis:* This focuses on the territory/land. "Taken in 18 countries" strongly suggests geographical locations. The example "he visited several European countries" is very close semantically to "taken in 18 countries" (visiting/taking poll in specific locations).
        *   *Comparison to Sense 1:* Sense 1 is the *body politic*. Sense 2 is the *territory*. When you take a poll *in* a country, you are physically in the territory. However, the list of countries (Brazil, United States) are political entities. Often, "country" is used interchangeably. WordNet distinguishes between the political organization (1) and the territory (2).
        *   Let's check the hierarchy. Sense 1 is under `group` -> `social_group` -> `organization`. Sense 2 is under `region` -> `location`.
        *   The poll is conducted *in* a location. Therefore, Sense 2 seems physically more appropriate for the preposition "in" combined with an activity happening there. But is it just territory?
        *   Let's look at the example for Sense 1: "African nations". You can say "The poll was taken in 18 African nations".
        *   Let's look at the example for Sense 2: "He visited several European countries".
        *   The context lists specific political entities (Brazil, US).
        *   However, standard WSD conventions often map "country" in contexts of counting entities on a map or listing them (like Brazil, US) to the political entity (Sense 1) or the territory (Sense 2).
        *   Let's look closer at the WordNet definitions provided.
        *   Sense 1: "politically organized body of people..." (Abstract/Political).
        *   Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation" (Geographical/Location).
        *   The sentence says "taken in 18 countries". Is the poll taken in the *body politic* or the *territory*? It's taken in the territory.
        *   Wait, let's consider Sense 5: "a particular geographical region...". Example: "Bible country". This is clearly wrong.
        *   Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation". This refers to the population. "The poll was taken in 18 peoples"? No.
        *   Sense 4: "an area outside of cities and towns". Wrong.

    *   **Refining the choice between Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
        *   Context: "Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States... poll taken in 18 countries".
        *   Brazil and US are political entities (states).
        *   Usually, when enumerating countries (Brazil, US, etc.), we refer to them as sovereign states (Sense 1).
        *   However, the phrase "taken in..." implies location.
        *   Let's look at the examples provided in the prompt again.
        *   Sense 1 Example: "African nations".
        *   Sense 2 Example: "visited several European countries".
        *   "Taken in 18 countries" parallels "visited several European countries".
        *   However, the surrounding text discusses politics ("democracy", "government", "influential"). These define the *state* (Sense 1).
        *   Let's look at the hypernyms.
            *   Sense 1 -> `state`, `nation`. Hypernym: `administrative_unit`? No, usually `social_group` or `organization`.
            *   Sense 2 -> `territory`, `district`. Hypernym: `region`.
        *   In typical WSD tasks (like SemCor or OntoNotes), a list of countries or political entities usually maps to the political sense (often Sense 1 in WN, sometimes Sense 2 depending on the nuance of location).
        *   Let's look at the definition of Sense 1 again: "a politically organized body of people under a single government".
        *   Let's look at Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation".
        *   The poll covers a region (Latin America) and lists 18 specific political units. The *concept* of the country here is the political unit comprising the government and the people, not just the dirt (territory). The poll measures attitudes ("changes in attitude"). Attitudes belong to the people (Sense 3 is the people, but usually refers to the collective noun "the country" as in "the whole country was sad"). The poll is taken *in* the entity.
        *   Usually, Sense 1 is the "default" for "country" when referring to a nation-state entity (like Brazil or US). Sense 2 is often used when contrasting with city or referring to the landscape, or specifically the land itself (e.g., "he traveled across the country").
        *   Actually, let's check the mapping of "country" in common usage. "The United States is a country." Is it a body politic (1) or a territory (2)?
        *   WordNet 3.0/3.1 distinctions:
            *   Sense 1 (state, nation, land...) = The political entity.
            *   Sense 2 (state, land...) = The territory.
        *   The context talks about "influence", "democracy", "private enterprise". These are attributes of the political entity (Sense 1).
        *   The phrase "taken in 18 countries" acts as the location. But the *nature* of the "countries" listed (Brazil, US) is political.
        *   Usually, the Sense 1 definition ("politically organized body...") is the primary definition for the geopolitical entity.
        *   Sense 2 definition ("territory occupied by a nation") presupposes the nation exists. It describes the land.
        *   Since the text discusses political influence and democracy, Sense 1 (political entity) is the stronger conceptual fit for what "Brazil" and "United States" represent here. The word "countries" refers to these entities.
        *   Let's check the example "he visited several European countries" under Sense 2. This suggests that tourism/location context triggers Sense 2.
        *   Here, the context is a poll. A poll happens in a place. BUT, the poll tracks "changes in attitude across the region".
        *   Let's look at the wording "18 countries". This is a count of geopolitical entities.
        *   If I say "The organization operates in 50 countries," is it land or politics? It's usually Sense 1 in semantic ontologies because the countries are defined by their sovereignty/borders (political construct) rather than just physical geography.
        *   However, the sense inventory examples are crucial.
            *   Sense 1: "African nations". (List of entities).
            *   Sense 2: "he returned to the land of his birth", "he visited several European countries".
        *   The example "he visited several European countries" is very similar to "poll taken in 18 countries". Both involve being present in the location.
        *   BUT, the broader context is political (democracy, influence). Sense 1 defines it as a "politically organized body of people".
        *   Let's reconsider the standard mapping. Often, Sense 1 covers the political state. Sense 2 covers the territory. The poll is conducted *in* the territory, but the *referent* "countries" refers to the political entities (Brazil, US).
        *   If I have to choose based on the *list* of entities (Brazil, US), Sense 1 is appropriate.
        *   If I choose based on "taken in", Sense 2 is tempting due to the example.
        *   However, Sense 1 is the general "State/Nation" sense. When listing countries as units of the world map or political actors, Sense 1 is standard.
        *   Sense 2 examples often lean towards the physical land or travel. Sense 1 examples lean towards the political unit ("The state has elected...").
        *   The text mentions "Brazil is seen as more influential...". Influence is a property of the political entity (Sense 1). The poll was taken in the 18 units that are these political entities.
        *   Therefore, I lean towards Sense 1 because the entities themselves are political actors in this context, even though the poll is physically located there. Sense 2 is the land *occupied* by the nation. The poll is taken in the countries (the entities).
        *   Let's try to find a disambiguator.
        *   Is "Brazil" a Sense 1 or Sense 2? Brazil is a state/nation. Sense 1.
        *   If Brazil is Sense 1, and "countries" refers to Brazil and 17 others, then "countries" should be Sense 1.
        *   Sense 2 says "territory occupied by a nation". You don't say "Brazil is a territory occupied by a nation". You say "Brazil is a country (Sense 1)".
        *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct definition for the entities being counted.
        *   The preposition "in" indicates the location of the poll, but the noun "countries" refers to the entities.

    *   **Decision:** Sense 1. The entities listed (Brazil, US) are "politically organized bodies of people under a single government" (Sense 1). The Sense 2 definition implies the land distinct from the polity ("territory occupied by a nation"), whereas Sense 1 is the polity itself. The context discusses the polity's influence and democratic status.

    *   **Double Check:**
        *   Sense 1: "politically organized body of people..." -> Synonyms: state, nation. Matches Brazil, US.
        *   Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation..." -> Synonyms: state, land. Matches "traveling through the country".
        *   Context: "Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States". This is a relationship between political entities.
        *   Context: "poll taken in 18 countries". Refers to the entities.
        *   The Sense 2 example "visited several European countries" is the main distractor. However, "visit" is purely physical/spatial. "Poll taken" is spatial but focuses on the political entity's population/governance.
        *   Given the surrounding text emphasizes politics (democracy, influence), Sense 1 is the core concept. The entities are defined by their governance ("democratic routine", "government").
        *   Sense 1 is the best fit.

    *   Let's verify the Sense Index.
        *   Sense 1 is index 1.
        *   Sense 2 is index 2.
        *   ...
        *   Wait, I must check the numbering in the prompt.
        *   1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: (political entity)
        *   2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: (territory)
        *   ...
        *   My reasoning points to Index 1.

    *   **Alternative View:** Could it be Sense 2?
        *   "taken in 18 countries" = taken in the territory of 18 nations.
        *   Sense 1: "The state has elected a new president". Focus: Action of the polity.
        *   Sense 2: "He visited several European countries". Focus: Location.
        *   Is "taken in" closer to "visited" or "elected"?
        *   Syntactically/Prepositionally: "in" -> Location. Matches Sense 2.
        *   Conceptually/Topically: Politics/Democracy/Influence. Matches Sense 1.
        *   In WSD, the semantic class of the referent usually trumps the prepositional frame if the referent is clearly a political actor. Brazil and US are political actors here. The word "countries" labels these actors.
        *   However, wordnet sense 1:14:00 (state, nation, land, commonwealth...) is the most frequent sense for geopolitical entities.
        *   Let's check the examples again.
        *   Sense 1: "African nations". (Enumeration of entities). This matches "18 countries" (Enumeration of entities).
        *   Sense 2: "returned to the land", "visited several European countries". (Movement/Location).
        *   "Taken in 18 countries" is an enumeration of locations, but primarily an enumeration of the entities where the poll was administered. The entities are the "nations" of Latin America.
        *   If I say "There are 18 countries in the region," I am counting Sense 1 entities.
        *   If I say "The poll covers 18 countries," I am covering those entities.
        *   I will stick with Sense 1 because "countries" refers to the political entities (like Brazil and US) discussed in the context, rather than just the soil/territory.

    *   **Final check:**
        *   Sense 1: "politically organized body of people...".
        *   Context: "Brazil ... United States ... influential ... democracy".
        *   The context is political. The entities are political.
        *   Sense 1 is the correct choice.


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: poll
Target surface form: poll
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the <t>poll</t> has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=poll%1:09:00:: | definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. sense_key=poll%1:08:01:: | definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. sense_key=poll%1:08:02:: | definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. sense_key=poll%1:05:00:: | definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. sense_key=poll%1:04:00:: | definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

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 target word and context**:
    *   Target word: "poll" (noun).
    *   Context: The text discusses findings from "Latinobarómetro poll", tracking changes in attitude, support for democracy, backing for private enterprise, crime vs. unemployment. It mentions the "poll" has been taken regularly since 1995. It involves 18 countries.
    *   Key phrases: "findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll", "published exclusively by The Economist", "poll has been taken regularly", "tracks changes in attitude", "results of this year's poll".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   Sense 1: `poll%1:09:00::` - "an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people" (Synonyms: opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass).
    *   Sense 2: `poll%1:08:01::` - "the top of the head" (Synonyms: pate, crown).
    *   Sense 3: `poll%1:08:02::` - "the part of the head between the ears".
    *   Sense 4: `poll%1:05:00::` - "a tame parrot" (Synonyms: poll parrot).
    *   Sense 5: `poll%1:04:00::` - "the counting of votes (as in an election)".

3.  **Evaluate senses against context**:
    *   The context is about a survey or study measuring public sentiment/attitudes (democracy, private enterprise, influence). The Latinobarómetro is a well-known public opinion survey.
    *   Sense 2 (head) and Sense 3 (animal head) are anatomical and irrelevant.
    *   Sense 4 (parrot) is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 5 (counting votes) refers to the process of counting ballots in an election. While related to elections, the context here is a survey ("Latinobarómetro") that tracks attitudes over time ("since 1995"), not a specific election day count. It's a study of opinion, not an official vote tally.
    *   Sense 1 (inquiry into public opinion) fits perfectly. The text describes a study conducted in 18 countries, finding support/opinions on various topics. It matches the definition "inquiry into public opinion".

4.  **Select the best sense**:
    *   Sense 1 is the correct definition for a public opinion survey like the Latinobarómetro.

5.  **Format the output**:
    *   The user requested a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The best sense is index 1.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: Together

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: change
Target surface form: changes
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks <t>changes</t> in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=change%1:11:00:: | definition=an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another | synonyms=alteration, modification | examples=the change was intended to increase sales; this storm is certainly a change for the worse
2. sense_key=change%1:24:00:: | definition=a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event | examples=he attributed the change to their marriage
3. sense_key=change%1:04:00:: | definition=the action of changing something | examples=the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election
4. sense_key=change%1:19:00:: | definition=the result of alteration or modification | examples=there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs; there had been no change in the mountains
5. sense_key=change%1:21:02:: | definition=the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due | examples=I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
6. sense_key=change%1:06:01:: | definition=a thing that is different | examples=he inspected several changes before selecting one
7. sense_key=change%1:06:00:: | definition=a different or fresh set of clothes | examples=she brought a change in her overnight bag
8. sense_key=change%1:21:01:: | definition=coins of small denomination regarded collectively | examples=he had a pocketful of change
9. sense_key=change%1:21:03:: | definition=money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency | examples=he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
10. sense_key=change%1:07:00:: | definition=a difference that is usually pleasant | synonyms=variety | examples=he goes to France for variety; it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic

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": 4}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 4}
```

reasoning_content:
The target word is "changes" in the context: "it tracks changes in attitude across the region."
The context talks about tracking changes over time (since 1995), meaning it's tracking shifts or differences in states over time.
Let's evaluate the senses:
1. change%1:11:00:: - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another (e.g., the change was intended to increase sales). Plural "changes" fits.
2. change%1:24:00:: - a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event (e.g., he attributed the change to their marriage). Plural could work.
3. change%1:04:00:: - the action of changing something (e.g., the change of government). Not an action here.
4. change%1:19:00:: - the result of alteration or modification (e.g., there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs; there had been no change in the mountains). This sense specifically denotes the *result* or the observed differences. "Tracks changes in attitude" implies tracking the resultant differences in attitude over time.
Wait, let's distinguish 1, 2, and 4.
Sense 1 is an event. "Tracks changes" could mean tracking the events where attitudes passed from one state to another.
Sense 4 is the result of alteration. "There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs" - this is tracking the differences in the thing itself over time.
Sense 2 is a relational difference between states. "He attributed the change to their marriage."
"Tracks changes in attitude" - attitudes have different states over time. Tracking the changes means tracking the differences in the states.
Actually, let's look at Sense 1: "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another". Plural: changes.
Sense 4: "the result of alteration or modification". Examples: "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs". "Changes in attitude" is very similar to "changes in the lining of the lungs".
Wait, let's check WordNet 3.0 for "change".
Noun senses of "change":
1: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another (syn: alteration, modification)
2: a relational difference between states
3: the action of changing something
4: the result of alteration or modification
5: the balance of money received...
6: a thing that is different
7: a different or fresh set of clothes
8: coins of small denomination...
9: money received in return...
10: a difference that is usually pleasant (syn: variety)

Which sense best fits "changes in attitude across the region"?
Is it sense 1 (event) or sense 4 (result of alteration) or sense 2 (relational difference between states)?
"Tracks changes in attitude" - it tracks the shifts in attitude. The poll has been taken regularly since 1995, so it tracks the differences or the transitions. "Change" as an event: the passing from one state to another.
Actually, sense 1 (event/transition) or sense 4 (the altered state itself)?
Wait, "tracks changes in attitude" -> attitude is the thing that changes. The "changes" are the differences in attitude over time. "There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs" (sense 4). This matches "changes in attitude" perfectly.
Let's consider sense 1: "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another". Example: "this storm is certainly a change for the worse". Here it's the event.
But "changes in attitude" often refers to the new states or the differences.
Let's check WordNet hierarchy:
Sense 1 is an event.
Sense 4 is a result.
Sense 2 is a relation.
"Changes in attitude" - does it mean the events of changing attitude, or the altered attitudes themselves? Usually, "changes in X" means the ways X has become different. The result of alteration.
Wait! Let's look at sense 2: "a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". Example: "he attributed the change to their marriage". Plural "changes" could fit here too, but sense 4 example "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs" is extremely close to "changes in attitude".
Wait, let's re-examine sense 4: "the result of alteration or modification". "There had been no change in the mountains". This is about the state of the object.
Let's check the hypernyms.
Sense 1: event.
Sense 4: result, aftermath.
Sense 2: difference, relation.
If a poll "tracks changes", it tracks the transitions or the differences.
Let's search for "changes in attitude" in WordNet glosses or examples. Not there.
Let's look closely at Sense 1: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.
Sense 4: the result of alteration or modification.
When we say "it tracks changes in attitude", the changes are the differences in the attitude over time. It's a relational difference between the states (sense 2) or the result of alteration (sense 4).
Actually, "change" in "a change in attitude" is usually sense 1 or 2. But wait, sense 1 is typically countable ("a change"). "Changes" (plural) often refers to the different resulting states or the events.
If you look at "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs" (sense 4), "marked changes in attitude" is a very common collocation. I will lean towards sense 4 because "changes in attitude" means the resulting differences in the attitude. Wait, no. A poll tracks the differences between states over time. Sense 2 is "a relational difference between states". But Sense 4 example is "changes in the lining of the lungs" which is structurally identical to "changes in attitude".
Let's re-read sense 4: "the result of alteration or modification". If you modify something, the change is the result.
What about sense 1? "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another". "The change was intended to increase sales." This is the event of changing.
Are "changes in attitude" events or results? "We observed several changes in his attitude." These are the resulting differences. Thus, sense 4 seems better.
Wait, sense 2: "a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". Example: "he attributed the change to their marriage". Here, "the change" is the relational difference. The poll tracks differences between states over time.
Let's consider the noun "change". In WordNet, sense 1: event. sense 2: relation. sense 4: result.
"Tracks changes in attitude" - The poll tracks how attitudes pass from one state to another, or the differences between them.
Actually, let's look at the OntoNotes sense inventory for "change" if I can recall.
Sense 1: change - the act or instance of making or becoming different. (Event)
Sense 2: the result of alteration. (Result)
"Changes in attitude" - the attitudes have undergone alteration, and the changes are the observable differences. I'd bet on sense 1 or 4.
Wait, sense 1 synonyms: alteration, modification. "Alteration in attitude" or "modification of attitude" doesn't sound as good.
Sense 4 examples: "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs; there had been no change in the mountains". The prepositional phrase "changes in [noun]" is a strong indicator for sense 4.
Let's compare with Sense 2: "a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". "He attributed the change to their marriage." This is singular. Plural "changes" for sense 2 is less common in the corpus maybe.
Sense 1: "the change was intended to increase sales", "this storm is certainly a change for the worse".
I'll choose sense 4 because of the exact structural match "changes in the lining of the lungs" -> "changes in attitude". Both describe the differences in the condition or state of something as a result of alteration over time.
Wait, could it be sense 1? "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another". The poll tracks the events where attitudes passed from one state to another? No, it tracks the differences in the attitudes themselves (the results). So sense 4.
Wait, is "changes" in "changes in attitude" referring to the *result*? Yes, the new attitudes or the differences from the old ones.
Let's double check. "The result of alteration or modification" -> "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs". The "changes in the lining" are the altered parts or the alterations themselves.
Actually, "change" meaning the difference between states is Sense 2. "A relational difference between states".
But Sense 4 says "the result of alteration or modification".
What if the answer is 1? "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another".
In WordNet, Sense 1 is the most general and common sense for "change" meaning the act, process, or result of changing.
Wait, "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another" is specifically an *event*.
But "tracks changes in attitude" refers to the *differences* in the attitude states over time. This is "a relational difference between states" (Sense 2) or "the result of alteration" (Sense 4).
Let's look at Sense 2 definition again: "a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". The poll compares states before and after, and tracks the relational differences (changes). This fits Sense 2 very well!
"Tracks changes in attitude" -> it tracks the relational differences in attitude between the past and present.
Wait, Sense 4 definition: "the result of alteration or modification". "There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs". "There had been no change in the mountains". This is about the state of the object.
Which is a better fit for "changes in attitude"?
Is "changes" the relational difference or the result? "Changes in attitude" = altered attitudes.
If I look at WordNet 3.0, Sense 2 (relational difference) and Sense 4 (result) are both under different hypernyms. Sense 2 is a kind of `relation`, Sense 4 is a kind of `result`, `consequence`, `outcome`.
Usually, "changes in X" refers to the ways X has changed, which is the relational difference between X's current state and its previous state. But "changes" plural often refers to the specific altered things.
Let's consider Sense 4. "There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs". The "changes" are the modified parts or the modifications.
Sense 2 example: "he attributed the change to their marriage".
I will go with Sense 4 because "changes in [something]" matches the examples "changes in the lining of the lungs" and "change in the mountains". These are parallel to "changes in attitude".
Wait, another point of view: Sense 1 definition: "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another". "Track changes" is a common phrase. Does it track the events or the results? "Track changes" in a document refers to the modifications (Sense 4). "Track changes in attitude" means it tracks the modifications/differences in attitude.
Actually, I'll bet on Sense 4.

Let's review Sense 1. Synonyms: alteration, modification. "It tracks alterations in attitude" makes sense. "It tracks modifications in attitude" makes sense.
Does "it tracks the result of alteration in attitude" make sense? "It tracks the altered states of attitude"?
I feel Sense 1 is the primary sense of "change" meaning "the act, process, or result of changing" (though WordNet splits this into event (1), relation (2), and result (4)). However, usually "a change in attitude" is treated as Sense 1 in many sense-tagged corpora because it's the general "something becomes different" sense, and sense 1 is the default. But the definition "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another" is specifically an event. Is a "change in attitude" an event? Yes, "a change of heart" is an event. But "changes in attitude" as a plural might refer to the different modifications across the region.
Wait, Sense 4 example: "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs". The plural "changes" fits Sense 4.
Sense 2 example is singular: "he attributed the change to their marriage".
Let's look at the mapping of "change". In SemCor, "changes in the mountains" is tagged as Sense 4. "Changes in the lining" is also Sense 4. "Changes in attitude" is structurally identical: [changes] in [noun]. So Sense 4 is a very safe bet.
Sense 4: "the result of alteration or modification" | examples="there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs; there had been no change in the mountains"
Sense 1: "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another" | examples="the change was intended to increase sales; this storm is certainly a change for the worse"
Sense 2: "a relational difference between states" | examples="he attributed the change to their marriage"

Therefore, sense 4 seems the most appropriate due to the structural parallel with the examples.
Index 4 corresponds to sense_key=change%1:19:00::.

Wait, let's recount the senses to ensure index 4 matches sense 4.
1. change%1:11:00::
2. change%1:24:00::
3. change%1:04:00::
4. change%1:19:00:: (the result of alteration or modification)
Yes, index 4.

Let me double check if "change" could be Sense 2. "A relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". "Tracks changes in attitude" -> tracks the differences in attitudes between states (before and after). This sounds very analytical and fits the definition of Sense 2 perfectly. But the examples for Sense 2 are singular and focus on attributing the difference to an event. The examples for Sense 4 use the prepositional phrase "changes in the lining of the lungs" which is identical in syntax to "changes in attitude". I will stick with Sense 4 because WordNet examples strongly hint at the syntactic and semantic preferences of the senses.

Let me think if Sense 1 is better. "Track changes" means track the modifications. Modification is a synonym for Sense 1. "Tracks alterations in attitude" -> Sense 1 synonyms are alteration, modification. Sense 4 has no synonyms listed here. But the examples for Sense 4 are exactly "changes in [noun]". This is a strong clue. I will select Sense 4.

Final check of the question: "Choose the single best indexed sense... Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."
Index 4.
{"sense_index": 4}

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: attitude
Target surface form: attitude
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in <t>attitude</t> across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attitude%1:09:00:: | definition=a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | synonyms=mental attitude | examples=he had the attitude that work was fun
2. sense_key=attitude%1:07:01:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=position, posture | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
3. sense_key=attitude%1:04:00:: | definition=a theatrical pose created for effect | examples=the actor struck just the right attitude
4. sense_key=attitude%1:24:00:: | definition=position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)

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:**
    *   Target lemma: "attitude"
    *   Target surface form: "attitude"
    *   Context: A paragraph discussing a poll ("Latinobarómetro") in Latin America regarding democracy, private enterprise, crime, unemployment, and Brazil's influence. The specific sentence is: "Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region."
    *   Task: Choose the single best indexed sense from the provided candidate list.
    *   Output format: JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses public opinion polling.
    *   Key phrases: "Support for democracy," "backing for private enterprise," "Crime has become a bigger worry," "findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll."
    *   Target sentence: "...it tracks changes in attitude across the region."
    *   Meaning: The poll tracks how people *think*, *feel*, and *value* things (democracy, economy, etc.). It refers to the collective mindset or opinions of the population.

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:**
        *   Definition: "a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways"
        *   Synonyms: "mental attitude"
        *   Examples: "he had the attitude that work was fun"
        *   Analysis: This refers to psychological stance, opinion, or mindset. The context talks about support for democracy, backing for enterprise, worries about crime. These are all "beliefs and feelings and values." This fits perfectly with what a poll tracks.

    *   **Sense 2:**
        *   Definition: "the arrangement of the body and its limbs"
        *   Synonyms: "position, posture"
        *   Examples: "he assumed an attitude of surrender"
        *   Analysis: This refers to physical posture. The context is a sociological poll. Physical posture is irrelevant here.

    *   **Sense 3:**
        *   Definition: "a theatrical pose created for effect"
        *   Examples: "the actor struck just the right attitude"
        *   Analysis: This refers to a dramatic gesture or pose. The context is about polling data. Irrelevant.

    *   **Sense 4:**
        *   Definition: "position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference..."
        *   Analysis: Technical aviation/aerospace term. The context is political science/sociology. Irrelevant.

4.  **Compare and Select:**
    *   Sense 1 covers the mental state, beliefs, and feelings (opinions) measured by a poll.
    *   Senses 2, 3, and 4 are physical or technical meanings that do not fit the context of a political poll tracking changes in public opinion.

5.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   The best sense is Sense 1.
    *   The required index is 1.
    *   The JSON format is `{"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: thing
Target surface form: things
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related <t>things</t> stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=thing%1:26:00:: | definition=a special situation | examples=this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing
2. sense_key=thing%1:04:00:: | definition=an action | examples=how could you do such a thing?
3. sense_key=thing%1:09:00:: | definition=a special abstraction | examples=a thing of the spirit; things of the heart
4. sense_key=thing%1:06:00:: | definition=an artifact | examples=how does this thing work?
5. sense_key=thing%1:11:00:: | definition=an event | examples=a funny thing happened on the way to the...
6. sense_key=thing%1:09:02:: | definition=a vaguely specified concern | synonyms=matter, affair | examples=several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair
7. sense_key=thing%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement regarded as an object | examples=to say the same thing in other terms; how can you say such a thing?
8. sense_key=thing%1:06:01:: | definition=an entity that is not named specifically | examples=I couldn't tell what the thing was
9. sense_key=thing%1:07:00:: | definition=any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence | examples=the thing I like about her is ...
10. sense_key=thing%1:09:01:: | definition=a special objective | examples=the thing is to stay in bounds
11. sense_key=thing%1:12:00:: | definition=a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion | examples=he has a thing about seafood; she has a thing about him
12. sense_key=thing%1:03:00:: | definition=a separate and self-contained entity

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: "Two related <t>things</t> stand out in the results of this year's poll..."
    *   Preceding text: The text discusses findings from a poll: support for democracy rising, crime being a bigger worry than unemployment, Brazil's influence vs. US.
    *   Following text: "The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood."
    *   The word "things" here refers to the findings/points/facts mentioned earlier (democracy support, crime vs unemployment, influence) and detailed later (sunny mood). They are abstract points or matters being discussed.

2.  **Evaluate the candidate senses:**

    *   1. `thing%1:26:00::` (a special situation): "this thing has got to end". "Things" in the text refers to specific findings/points, not exactly a "situation" in the sense of a state of affairs like "this thing has got to end". It's plural, referring to specific observations.
    *   2. `thing%1:04:00::` (an action): "how could you do such a thing?". The text refers to findings/observations, not actions performed by an agent.
    *   3. `thing%1:09:00::` (a special abstraction): "a thing of the spirit". This usually implies a specific type of abstract quality. The text refers to specific findings or matters of fact. While findings are abstract, "special abstraction" usually has a more poetic or specific nuance.
    *   4. `thing%1:06:00::` (an artifact): "how does this thing work?". No, these are not physical objects.
    *   5. `thing%1:11:00::` (an event): "a funny thing happened...". These are not events in the sense of occurrences with duration and participants; they are findings or observations.
    *   6. `thing%1:09:02::` (a vaguely specified concern): Synonyms: "matter, affair". Examples: "several matters to attend to", "it is none of your affair".
        *   Let's look closer. "Two related things stand out..." -> "Two related matters stand out..." or "Two related points stand out...". The findings are "matters" of concern or interest in the poll results. This seems a strong fit. The definition "a vaguely specified concern" fits "findings" or "points" well in this journalistic context where specific details are about to be enumerated.
    *   7. `thing%1:10:00::` (a statement regarded as an object): "to say the same thing...". The text isn't referring to a statement itself as an object, but rather a finding/topic.
    *   8. `thing%1:06:01::` (an entity that is not named specifically): "I couldn't tell what the thing was". Here, the things *are* named/described immediately ("The first is..."). They are specific referents, even if referred to as "things" generally.
    *   9. `thing%1:07:00::` (any attribute or quality...): "the thing I like about her...". Not really an attribute here, but a finding.
    *   10. `thing%1:09:01::` (a special objective): "the thing is to stay in bounds". No, not a goal.
    *   11. `thing%1:12:00::` (a persistent illogical feeling...): "he has a thing about seafood". No.
    *   12. `thing%1:03:00::` (a separate and self-contained entity): This is the most general hypernym. While technically true, sense 6 is usually preferred when "thing" means "matter", "issue", "point", or "topic". Let's compare 6 and 12.
        *   Sense 12: "a separate and self-contained entity". Very broad.
        *   Sense 6: "a vaguely specified concern". Synonyms: matter, affair.
        *   In the phrase "Two related things stand out", "things" can be paraphrased as "points" or "matters". "Two related matters stand out." This works perfectly. Sense 6 captures the semantic field of "topic/issue/matter" better than the hypernym sense 12.

    Let's double-check sense 6.
    Gloss: "a vaguely specified concern".
    Synonyms: "matter", "affair".
    Context: "Two related things stand out..." -> "Two related matters stand out..."
    This fits well. The "things" are the findings of the poll, which are matters of interest.

    Let's reconsider sense 1 ("a special situation"). "This thing has got to end." It refers to a state of affairs. Here we have two specific findings. Is a finding a "situation"? A finding *describes* a situation. "Two related situations stand out" doesn't sound right. "Two related findings stand out." Finding ~ Matter/Point.
    Sense 6 matches "matter".

    Let's reconsider sense 12 ("a separate and self-contained entity"). While valid, sense 6 is more specific to the "matter/issue" meaning often used in "things" when summarizing points (e.g., "There are three things to consider").
    Example for 6: "several matters to attend to". "Two related things stand out" -> "Two related matters stand out".
    This feels like the correct disambiguation. The "things" are the subjects of the poll results (abstract matters).

    Is there a sense for "point" or "finding"?
    Sense 6 is the closest standard WordNet sense for "thing" when it means "matter" or "topic".
    Sense 1 (special situation) is sometimes used for specific occurrences, but sense 6 captures the "matter/issue" nuance better.

    Let's try to map "findings" to the senses.
    Findings -> Facts/Points/Matters.
    Sense 6: Matter/Affair.
    This seems the best fit.

    Let's check if "special situation" (Sense 1) fits better.
    Example: "it is a remarkable thing".
    Context: "Crime has become a bigger worry... Those are some of the findings... Two related things stand out..."
    The things standing out are the "sunny mood" and the relationship between economy and democracy (presumably the other point).
    Are these "situations"? They are observations about the state of affairs.
    However, "thing" is often used to mean "point" or "matter" in this structure.
    "There are two things I want to say." = "There are two matters I want to discuss."
    This aligns perfectly with Sense 6.

    Let's check Sense 12 again. "A separate and self-contained entity".
    "Two related entities stand out". This sounds odd. Entities usually implies beings or distinct objects. Abstract entities? Maybe. But sense 6 is the standard "matter/point" sense.

    Therefore, sense 6 is the best choice.

    Wait, let's look at the indexing again.
    Sense 1: special situation
    Sense 2: action
    Sense 3: special abstraction
    Sense 4: artifact
    Sense 5: event
    Sense 6: vaguely specified concern (matter, affair)
    Sense 7: statement
    Sense 8: entity not named specifically
    Sense 9: attribute
    Sense 10: special objective
    Sense 11: persistent feeling
    Sense 12: separate entity

    Context: "Two related <t>things</t> stand out..."
    Replacement: "Two related matters stand out..."
    This substitution works well.
    Replacement: "Two related events stand out..." (Sense 5). No, findings aren't events.
    Replacement: "Two related situations stand out..." (Sense 1). Plausible, but "matters" is more idiomatic for discussion points in a report.
    Replacement: "Two related entities stand out..." (Sense 12). Too general.

    The gloss for Sense 6 is "a vaguely specified concern".
    In the context, the "things" are the findings.
    "The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood." This is a state of mind/situation.
    "The second..." (implied) is likely another observation.
    These "things" are the matters being discussed.
    Sense 6 is the intended WordNet sense for "thing" meaning "matter".

    Final check:
    Input: "Two related things stand out..."
    Sense 6 definition: "a vaguely specified concern".
    Synonyms: matter, affair.
    "Two related matters stand out". This is a perfect semantic match.

    Index mapping:
    Sense key `thing%1:09:02::` is listed 6th.
    1 -> 1:26:00
    2 -> 1:04:00
    3 -> 1:09:00
    4 -> 1:06:00
    5 -> 1:11:00
    6 -> 1:09:02

    So the index is 6.

provider: AtlasCloud


[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: result
Target surface form: results
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the <t>results</t> of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=result%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
2. sense_key=result%1:10:00:: | definition=a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | synonyms=solution, answer, resolution, solvent | examples=they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book
3. sense_key=result%1:11:00:: | definition=something that results | synonyms=resultant, final result, outcome, termination | examples=he listened for the results on the radio
4. sense_key=result%1:10:01:: | definition=the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause | synonyms=resultant role

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:** The target word is "results" (plural noun) used in the sentence: "Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October."
    *   The context discusses a poll ("Latinobarómetro poll") measuring attitudes in Latin America.
    *   The phrase "findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll" appears earlier.
    *   The "results" refer to the data, numbers, or findings obtained from conducting the survey/poll.

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `result%1:19:00::` | Definition: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" | Synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot.
        *   *Analysis:* This sense focuses on cause-and-effect relationships (like the "effect" of a medicine or the "consequence" of a decision). While a poll is an event that causes results, this sense feels slightly too abstract or causal in a physical/process way. However, "outcome" is a strong synonym here. "Outcome of the poll" is synonymous with "results of the poll". Let's look at the examples: "magnetic effect", "depressing consequences". These are causal effects.

    *   **Sense 2:** `result%1:10:00::` | Definition: "a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem" | Synonyms: solution, answer, resolution, solvent.
        *   *Analysis:* This refers to a solution to a problem (like a math problem or a dispute). The poll results are not "solutions" to a problem in this sense. They are data points.

    *   **Sense 3:** `sense_key=result%1:11:00::` | Definition: "something that results" | Synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination | Examples: "he listened for the results on the radio".
        *   *Analysis:* The example "he listened for the results on the radio" is very similar to the context. It usually refers to election results, sports scores, or survey findings. The definition "something that results" is broad (hyponymic to sense 1 perhaps, or distinct in WordNet hierarchy). In WordNet, `result%1:11:00::` is often defined as "something that results" or interpreted as the specific end-product of a process (like an exam grade, an election winner, or poll numbers). The synonym "outcome" appears here too.
        *   Let's check the WordNet hierarchy distinctions (mental check).
            *   Sense 1 (`result%1:19:00::`) is "consequence, effect". It's about the causal chain.
            *   Sense 3 (`result%1:11:00::`) is often used for the *outcome* of a specific event or process, like an election or an experiment.
        *   Context: "results of this year's poll". Poll results are the specific outcome of the polling process. The example "he listened for the results on the radio" (likely election results) strongly aligns with "results of a poll".

    *   **Sense 4:** `result%1:10:01::` | Definition: "the semantic role of the noun phrase...".
        *   *Analysis:* This is a linguistic/semantic role definition, not the lexical meaning of the word in the text.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on "consequence/effect". "The results of the poll" *are* a consequence of the poll, but WordNet often distinguishes between "consequence" (effect) and "final result/outcome" (specific terminal state).
    *   Sense 3 has the example: "he listened for the results on the radio". This is the deciding factor. That example fits the context of reporting findings (election results, poll results) perfectly.
    *   Sense 1 examples are "magnetic effect", "depressing consequences".
    *   Sense 3 synonyms include "outcome", "final result".
    *   In WordNet, `result%1:11:00::` is often the lexicographer file for "phenomenon" or "process" but specifically regarding the *outcome*.
    *   Let's look closely at the mapping.
        *   WordNet 3.0/3.1:
            *   1: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon (synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot).
            *   2: a statement that solves a problem... (synonyms: answer, resolution, result, solution, solvent).
            *   3: something that results (synonyms: final result, outcome, result, resultant, termination).
    *   Wait, looking at the provided definitions in the prompt:
        *   Candidate 1: `result%1:19:00::` -> definition: a phenomenon that follows...
        *   Candidate 3: `result%1:11:00::` -> definition: something that results. Synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination. Example: "he listened for the results on the radio".
    *   The example in Candidate 3 matches the usage context (obtaining data/answers from a process like an election or poll).
    *   The definition of Candidate 3 "something that results" implies the end-product or the output.
    *   The definition of Candidate 1 emphasizes the *cause-and-effect* link (phenomenon caused by previous phenomenon). While technically true, the specific usage for "poll results" or "election results" aligns better with Sense 3 (outcome/final result) and its specific example.

    *   *Self-Correction/Refinement:* Is there a subtle distinction? Sense 1 is often "consequence" (e.g., "The result of the accident was a traffic jam"). Sense 3 is "outcome" (e.g., "The result of the game was 3-0"). "Poll results" are the "outcome" or "findings" of the poll. The example "listened for the results on the radio" in Sense 3 is the strongest clue. It refers to reported outcomes.

    *   Therefore, Sense 3 is the correct choice.

4.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Target: "results of this year's poll".
    *   Sense 3 definition: "something that results".
    *   Sense 3 example: "listened for the results on the radio".
    *   Sense 3 synonyms: "outcome", "final result".
    *   Match: Excellent.

    *   Sense 1 synonyms: "consequence", "effect".
    *   Sense 1 example: "magnetic effect".
    *   Match: Weak. We don't usually say "The poll effects were surprising." We say "The poll results/findings/outcomes were surprising."

    *   Sense 2: Solution/Answer. Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: Semantic role. Incorrect.

    *   Selection: Sense 3.

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[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: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this <t>year</t>'s poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

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:**
    *   Context sentence: "Two related things stand out in the results of this <t>year</t>'s poll, taken in September and early October."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses the "Latinobarómetro poll" which has been taken regularly since 1995. It mentions the "latest" poll. The specific instance of the poll being discussed occurred in "this year" (the current year of the article's publication/perspective). It refers to a specific calendar year instance.

2.  **Analyze the Target Lemma:** "year" (noun).

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days" (Synonyms: twelvemonth, yr).
        *   *Analysis:* This is the general definition of a calendar year. "This year's poll" refers to the poll taken during the current annual cycle. It fits the standard usage of "year" referring to a specific 12-month period on the calendar.

    *   **Sense 2:** "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity" (Examples: a school year).
        *   *Analysis:* Does "this year's poll" refer to a "school year" or a "fiscal year"? No. It refers to the calendar year 2005 (or whenever The Economist published this). While the poll was taken in Sept/Oct, "this year" refers to the standard calendar year concept.

    *   **Sense 3:** "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun".
        *   *Analysis:* This is the astronomical definition. While technically true for Earth, this sense is usually reserved for astronomical contexts (e.g., "a Martian year," "leap year calculations"). In common usage like "this year's poll," we are using the calendar convention (Sense 1) rather than the astronomical orbital mechanics sense.

    *   **Sense 4:** "a body of students who graduate together" (Synonyms: class).
        *   *Analysis:* Clearly incorrect. The context is about a poll/survey, not a graduating class of students.

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   The phrase "this year's poll" refers to the specific annual period defined by the calendar.
    *   Sense 1 ("a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days") covers the standard usage of "year" in phrases like "this year," "next year," "in the year 1920."
    *   Sense 3 is the scientific basis for Sense 1, but Sense 1 is the lexicalized conventional usage for calendar years in everyday text.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice.

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

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: poll
Target surface form: poll
Context:
Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's <t>poll</t>, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=poll%1:09:00:: | definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. sense_key=poll%1:08:01:: | definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. sense_key=poll%1:08:02:: | definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. sense_key=poll%1:05:00:: | definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. sense_key=poll%1:04:00:: | definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

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": 1}
```

content:
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target lemma**: "poll".
2.  **Analyze the target surface form**: "poll".
3.  **Analyze the context**: The text discusses "Support for democracy", "backing for private enterprise", "findings", "Latinobarómetro poll", "taken in 18 countries", "published", "tracks changes in attitude". The target instance specifically refers to "results of this year's poll".
4.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:
    *   Sense 1 (`poll%1:09:00::`): "an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people". Synonyms: "opinion poll", "public opinion poll". This fits perfectly with the context of the Latinobarómetro survey asking people about democracy and enterprise. The text mentions "findings", "taken regularly", "tracks changes in attitude".
    *   Sense 2 (`poll%1:08:01::`): "the top of the head". This is irrelevant to the context of a survey.
    *   Sense 3 (`poll%1:08:02::`): "the part of the head between the ears". This is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 4 (`poll%1:04:00::`): "a tame parrot". This is irrelevant.
    *   Sense 5 (`poll%1:04:00::`): "the counting of votes (as in an election)". While related to voting, the context describes a survey ("Latinobarómetro") measuring attitudes/opinions over time ("tracks changes in attitude"), not the counting of ballots in a specific election. It's a public opinion survey, not an election count.
5.  **Select the best sense**: Sense 1 is the clear winner. It describes an inquiry into public opinion, which matches the "Latinobarómetro poll" described in the text.
6.  **Format the output**: The user requested a JSON object like `{"sense_index": 3}`.
    *   The chosen sense is index 1.
    *   JSON: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Friendli


[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: mood
Target surface form: mood
Context:
Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny <t>mood</t>. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mood%1:12:00:: | definition=a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling | synonyms=temper, humor, humour | examples=whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time; he was in a bad humor
2. sense_key=mood%1:26:00:: | definition=the prevailing psychological state | synonyms=climate | examples=the climate of opinion; the national mood had changed radically since the last election
3. sense_key=mood%1:24:00:: | definition=verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker | synonyms=mode, modality

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:** "mood" (noun).
    *   **Context:** The sentence is "The first is Latin America's fairly sunny <t>mood</t>." The broader context discusses poll results from Latinobarómetro, tracking changes in attitude across the region. It mentions "Crime has become a bigger worry...", "Brazil is seen as more influential...", "changes in attitude", "stability of attitudes towards democracy".
    *   **Key modifiers:** "sunny mood". "Sunny" here implies optimistic, positive, happy.
    *   **Referent:** The "mood" belongs to "Latin America" (the region/population collectively).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `mood%1:12:00::`
        *   *Definition:* a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling.
        *   *Synonyms:* temper, humor, humour.
        *   *Examples:* "whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time", "he was in a bad humor".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense focuses on an individual's temporary or characteristic emotional state. It applies well to people (e.g., "he is in a good mood"). While a region can be personified, this definition feels more focused on individual emotional disposition (temper/humor).

    *   **Sense 2:** `mood%1:26:00::`
        *   *Definition:* the prevailing psychological state.
        *   *Synonyms:* climate.
        *   *Examples:* "the climate of opinion", "the national mood had changed radically since the last election".
        *   *Analysis:* This sense explicitly applies to groups, nations, or regions ("national mood"). The context is about the collective attitude of a region ("Latin America"). The example "the national mood had changed" aligns perfectly with "Latin America's fairly sunny mood". The text even talks about the "climate" of opinion implicitly by discussing polls tracking "changes in attitude". The word "prevailing" fits the statistical nature of the poll results describing the general feeling of the population.

    *   **Sense 3:** `mood%1:24:00::`
        *   *Definition:* verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker.
        *   *Synonyms:* mode, modality.
        *   *Examples:* (Linguistic context).
        *   *Analysis:* This is a grammatical term (subjunctive, indicative, etc.). It clearly does not fit the context of a poll about public opinion.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 vs. Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 is individual/internal feeling (temper).
    *   Sense 2 is collective/societal feeling (national mood).
    *   The context is a poll covering 18 countries, summarizing collective "changes in attitude". Therefore, Sense 2 is the correct choice. The specific phrase "Latin America's ... mood" matches the example "the national mood".

4.  **Final Selection:** Sense 2.

5.  **Format Output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 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: second
Target surface form: second
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The <t>second</t> is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=second%5:00:00:ordinal:00 | definition=coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude | synonyms=2nd, 2d
2. sense_key=second%3:00:00:: | definition=a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first | examples=second flute; the second violins

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 "second". The surface form is "second".
2.  **Analyze the context**:
    *   Sentence: "The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The <t>second</t> is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."
    *   Discourse structure: The text is listing findings from a poll. "Two related things stand out..."
    *   Preceding clause: "The first is..."
    *   Target clause: "The <t>second</t> is..."
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   **Sense 1**: `second%5:00:00:ordinal:00` | definition="coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude" | synonyms="2nd, 2d". This is an adjective/ordinal number sense. It describes the position in a sequence (first, second, third...). In the text, "The second" refers to the second item in the list of "Two related things".
    *   **Sense 2**: `second%3:00:00::` | definition="a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first" | examples="second flute; the second violins". This is a noun sense related to music. The context here is political polling and analysis, not music.
4.  **Evaluate fit**:
    *   Sense 2 is clearly irrelevant (music context vs. political analysis).
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly. The text enumerates items: "The first... The second...". This is the standard ordinal usage denoting position in a sequence.
5.  **Determine the sense index**: Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.
6.  **Format the output**: The user wants a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}` where X is the integer corresponding to the best sense.

Wait, let me double-check if "The second" acts as a noun or adjective here.
"The first is... The second is..."
Here "first" and "second" are substantivized adjectives (acting as pronouns/nouns referring to the "things").
However, WordNet sense inventories often categorize ordinal numbers like "first", "second" under adjectives (satellite adjectives usually).
Let's look at the POS for Sense 1: `second%5:00:00:ordinal:00`. The number '5' in the sense key indicates an adjective POS in WordNet (1=Noun, 2=Verb, 3=Adjective, 4=Adverb, 5=Adjective Satellite). Actually, looking at standard WordNet mappings:
Key format: `lemma%lex_sense_num`.
Wait, the sense keys provided in the prompt are:
1. `second%5:00:00:ordinal:00` -> '5' usually denotes an adjective satellite in WordNet 3.0 databases, or just an adjective.
2. `second%3:00:00::` -> '3' usually denotes an adjective in WordNet. But the definition provided ("a part or voice...") is clearly a Noun definition.
Let's re-read the standard WordNet POS codes.
WordNet 3.0 Sense Key format: `lemma%syntax_type:...`
Syntax type codes:
1: Noun
2: Verb
3: Adjective
4: Adverb
5: Adjective Satellite

Let's check the provided definitions against the POS implied by the sense key structure or just rely on the definitions provided in the prompt text.
*   Sense 1 definition: "coming next after the first..." -> This describes a property (ordinal position). It fits "The second [thing]".
*   Sense 2 definition: "a part or voice..." -> This is a noun definition (musical instrument part).

Context: "The second is..."
Here "second" is functioning as the head of the noun phrase referring to the second item. Even if used nominally, the sense of "ordinal number/position" is the intended meaning.
Sense 1 covers "position in space or time". The text lists "Two related things... The first... The second...". This is position in a sequence.
Sense 2 covers "instrument or orchestra section".
Sense 1 is the correct choice.

Mapping to index:
Candidate senses list:
1. sense_key=second%5:00:00:ordinal:00 ...
2. sense_key=second%3:00:00:: ...

So Sense 1 is index 1.

Final check:
Context: "The first is... The second is..."
Usage: Enumerating items in a list.
Match: "coming next after the first in position".
This matches Sense 1.


[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: stability
Target surface form: stability
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing <t>stability</t> of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stability%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | synonyms=stableness
2. sense_key=stability%1:26:00:: | definition=a stable order (especially of society)
3. sense_key=stability%1:07:01:: | definition=the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation | synonyms=constancy | examples=early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds

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 word is "stability" (noun).
2.  **Analyze the context**: The sentence is "The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions." The broader context discusses a poll tracking changes in attitude over time (since 1995). The "stability" refers to attitudes not changing wildly, or becoming more settled/enduring over time. The text mentions "increasing stability," implying that these attitudes are becoming more fixed, enduring, or constant, rather than fluctuating.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses**:
    *   Sense 1: "the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast" (synonyms: stableness). This usually refers to physical stability (like a structure) or a person's character (mental stability). While "attitudes" can be steadfast, the context emphasizes tracking changes and the "increasing" nature of this stability over time.
    *   Sense 2: "a stable order (especially of society)". This refers to a state of societal peace or lack of upheaval. While the text discusses society (Latin America, democracy), the specific "stability" being discussed is the stability *of attitudes* (a variable in a poll), not the stability of the social order itself (though they might be related, the target lemma modifies "attitudes").
    *   Sense 3: "the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation" (synonyms: constancy). The example given is "early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds." This sense focuses on the lack of variation or change over time.
4.  **Map context to senses**:
    *   The text says: "Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude... The second is the increasing stability of attitudes..."
    *   The key phrase is "free from change or variation." The poll tracks changes, and the finding is that attitudes are showing "increasing stability" (i.e., they are changing less, becoming more constant).
    *   Sense 1 (firm/steadfast) is possible but often implies strength of character or physical balance.
    *   Sense 2 (social order) is too broad; the stability here is specific to survey data/attitudes.
    *   Sense 3 (enduring/free from change/variation) fits perfectly with the idea of poll results or attitudes remaining consistent over time or not fluctuating wildly. The synonym "constancy" aligns well with the idea of measuring a variable (attitude) over time.
5.  **Select the best sense**: Sense 3 matches the concept of data or attitudes being enduring and free from variation (constancy).
6.  **Format the output**: The user wants a JSON object like {"sense_index": 3}. Since I decided on Sense 3, the index is 3.


[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: attitude
Target surface form: attitudes
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of <t>attitudes</t> towards democracy and its core institutions. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attitude%1:09:00:: | definition=a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | synonyms=mental attitude | examples=he had the attitude that work was fun
2. sense_key=attitude%1:07:01:: | definition=the arrangement of the body and its limbs | synonyms=position, posture | examples=he assumed an attitude of surrender
3. sense_key=attitude%1:04:00:: | definition=a theatrical pose created for effect | examples=the actor struck just the right attitude
4. sense_key=attitude%1:24:00:: | definition=position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)

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 "attitude", and the surface form is "attitudes" (plural).
2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   Sentence: "The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses a poll (Latinobarómetro) tracking public opinion in Latin America. It mentions "findings", "poll", "changes in attitude", "Latin America's fairly sunny mood", "Support for democracy".
    *   Specific phrase: "attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   *Sense 1:* definition="a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways" | synonyms=mental attitude. This fits well with "attitudes towards democracy" (beliefs/feelings about a political system).
    *   *Sense 2:* definition="the arrangement of the body and its limbs" | synonyms=position, posture. This is physical posture, irrelevant here.
    *   *Sense 3:* definition="a theatrical pose created for effect". This is metaphorical/acting, irrelevant here.
    *   *Sense 4:* definition="position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference". Technical aviation/space term, irrelevant here.
4.  **Evaluate Sense 1 against context:**
    *   The context talks about public opinion, polls, mood, and support for democracy. These are clearly "mental states involving beliefs and feelings".
    *   The phrase "attitudes towards democracy" is a classic collocation for this psychological/sociological sense.
    *   The previous sentence mentions "changes in attitude", referring to the collective mindset of the region.
    *   Sense 1 is the correct definition for this usage.
5.  **Map to index:** Sense 1 corresponds to index 1.
6.  **Format output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 1}`.

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: institution
Target surface form: institutions
Context:
And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region. Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood. The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core <t>institutions</t>. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=institution%1:14:00:: | definition=an organization founded and united for a specific purpose | synonyms=establishment
2. sense_key=institution%1:06:00:: | definition=an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
3. sense_key=institution%1:09:00:: | definition=a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society | examples=the institution of marriage; the institution of slavery
4. sense_key=institution%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | synonyms=initiation, founding, foundation, origination, creation, innovation | examples=she looked forward to her initiation as an adult; the foundation of a new scientific society
5. sense_key=institution%1:06:01:: | definition=a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person | synonyms=mental hospital, psychiatric hospital, mental institution, mental home, insane asylum, asylum

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: "institutions" (plural of "institution").
    *   Context: "The second is the increasing stability of attitudes towards democracy and its core <t>institutions</t>. Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries..."
    *   Key phrase: "democracy and its core institutions".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `institution%1:14:00::` | Definition: "an organization founded and united for a specific purpose" | Synonyms: establishment.
        *   *Fit:* This refers to organized bodies (e.g., legislative bodies, courts, electoral tribunals). In political science and discussions about democracy, "institutions" often refers to the organizations and structures that uphold the system (parliament, judiciary, etc.).

    *   **Sense 2:** `institution%1:06:00::` | Definition: "an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated".
        *   *Fit:* This is physical/locative. While institutions *have* buildings, the phrase "core institutions of democracy" refers to the abstract organizations/functions, not the buildings themselves. This is unlikely.

    *   **Sense 3:** `institution%1:09:00::` | Definition: "a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society" | Examples: "the institution of marriage; the institution of slavery".
        *   *Fit:* This refers to social practices or customs. While democracy involves customs, "core institutions" usually points more towards structural organizations (like the rule of law, voting systems, separation of powers bodies) rather than customs like marriage. However, sometimes "institution" is used for broad social structures. But in the context of "democracy and its core institutions" alongside a poll about "support for democracy," it usually implies the structural apparatus (legislature, courts, electoral authority). Sense 1 is a closer fit for the *organizations* of democratic governance. Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 3 more closely.
        *   Sense 1 is "organization".
        *   Sense 3 is "custom".
        *   "Core institutions of democracy" usually refers to things like an independent judiciary, a free press, a parliament, etc. These are organizations (Sense 1). Marriage is a custom (Sense 3). The context is political structure.

    *   **Sense 4:** `institution%1:04:00::` | Definition: "the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new" | Synonyms: initiation, founding...
        *   *Fit:* This is an event/action. The sentence refers to "its core institutions" (noun, entity), not the act of instituting. Wrong part of speech usage (though the lemma is the same, the sense is the action).

    *   **Sense 5:** `institution%1:06:01::` | Definition: "a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person" | Synonyms: mental hospital...
        *   *Fit:* Obviously wrong context.

3.  **Differentiation (Sense 1 vs Sense 3):**
    *   The phrase "democracy and its core institutions" is a standard political science collocation.
    *   Does it refer to *customs* (Sense 3) or *organizations/established bodies* (Sense 1)?
    *   Examples of democratic institutions: Parliament, Congress, Supreme Court, Electoral Commissions. These are organizations founded for specific purposes (governing, adjudicating). Thus, they fit Sense 1 perfectly.
    *   Sense 3 examples are "marriage" and "slavery". These are practices.
    *   While democracy relies on the custom of voting, the *entities* usually called "institutions" in this context are the organized bodies.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the best fit.

4.  **Final Verification:**
    *   Sentence: "...attitudes towards democracy and its core institutions."
    *   Substitute definition: "...attitudes towards democracy and its core [organizations founded and united for a specific purpose]." -> Makes sense.
    *   Substitute Sense 3 definition: "...attitudes towards democracy and its core [customs that for a long time have been important features...]" -> While voting is a custom, usually "institutions" in this specific context (Latinobarómetro poll tracking stability of democracy) refers to the structural entities like the courts, congress, and political parties. These are organizations.

5.  **Formatting Output:**
    *   Choose Sense 1.
    *   Return JSON: `{"sense_index": 1}`.