[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: stake
Target surface form: stakes
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with <t>stakes</t> in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stake%1:21:02:: | definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=interest | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
2. sense_key=stake%1:10:00:: | definition=a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | synonyms=post | examples=a pair of posts marked the goal; the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
3. sense_key=stake%1:06:01:: | definition=instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. sense_key=stake%1:21:00:: | definition=the money risked on a gamble | synonyms=stakes, bet, wager
5. sense_key=stake%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

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:**
    *   **Target Word:** "stakes" (plural noun).
    *   **Context Sentence:** "American companies walked away with **stakes** in just two of the 10 auctioned fields."
    *   **Broader Context:** The text discusses the Iraqi Oil Ministry making deals with foreign oil companies. The deals involve "auctioned fields" (oil fields). Companies are getting parts or shares of these business opportunities. It talks about "financial involvement" implicitly (deals, auctions, companies).

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** `stake%1:21:02::` | definition: "(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something" | synonyms: interest | examples: "they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future".
        *   *Fit:* This fits perfectly. American companies obtained rights or shares in the oil fields. It is a business context involving legal rights and financial involvement.

    *   **Sense 2:** `stake%1:10:00::` | definition: "a pole or stake set up to mark something..." | synonyms: post.
        *   *Fit:* This refers to a physical object (a post). Companies didn't walk away with physical posts marking a race track. This is incorrect.

    *   **Sense 3:** `stake%1:06:01::` | definition: "instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning".
        *   *Fit:* This refers to burning at the stake. Clearly incorrect in an oil business context.

    *   **Sense 4:** `stake%1:21:00::` | definition: "the money risked on a gamble" | synonyms: stakes, bet, wager.
        *   *Fit:* While business involves risk, the context specifically refers to the *result* of an auction: "walked away with stakes in... fields". It implies ownership or participation rights, not just the money put down on a bet. While related to financial involvement, Sense 1 is more precise regarding "right or legal share" of a specific enterprise (the oil fields).

    *   **Sense 5:** `stake%1:06:00::` | definition: "a strong wooden or metal post..."
        *   *Fit:* Again, a physical post. Companies didn't walk away with pointy wooden posts. Incorrect.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 4:**
    *   Sense 4 is about gambling (money risked).
    *   Sense 1 is about a legal share or financial involvement (like "having a stake in a company").
    *   The phrase "stakes in... fields" (meaning oil fields/projects) strongly implies ownership share or equity interest. This aligns with Sense 1's definition "a right or legal share of something".

4.  **Select the Best Sense:**
    *   Sense 1 is the clear winner. The American companies acquired shares/interests in the oil fields.

5.  **Format the Output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": X}`.
    *   The chosen sense is index 1.

    (Self-Correction/Double Check):
    Sense 1 definition: "(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something".
    Context: "American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields."
    Does this mean they got a share of the oil fields? Yes.
    Does it mean they got a marker post? No.
    Does it mean they got an execution tool? No.
    Does it mean they got the money they bet? No, they got the actual interest in the field.
    Does it mean they got a pointy post? No.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is correct.

    Index mapping:
    1 -> Sense 1
    2 -> Sense 2
    3 -> Sense 3
    4 -> Sense 4
    5 -> Sense 5

    The output should be `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Together


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: field
Target surface form: fields
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned <t>fields</t>. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday.

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

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The context is about Iraqi Oil Ministry deals with foreign oil companies. The key phrase is "the 10 auctioned fields". This refers to oil fields - geographic areas where oil is found and extracted.

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. A piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed - not quite, this is agricultural
2. A region where a battle is being fought - no
3. Somewhere where practical work is done - no
4. A branch of knowledge - no
5. Electromagnetic field - no
6. A particular kind of commercial enterprise - no
7. A particular environment or walk of life - no
8. A piece of land prepared for playing a game - no
9. Extensive tract of level open land - not specific enough
10. Mathematics field - no
11. A region in which active military operations are in progress - no
12. Horses in a race - no
13. Competitors in a contest - no
14. A geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found - YES! This matches oil fields. The example even mentions "the diamond fields of South Africa" which is analogous to oil fields.
15. Computer science field - no
16. Field of view - no
17. Airfield - no

Sense 14 is the correct match: "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found" - this perfectly describes oil fields as geographic regions where oil (something valuable) is found.

The answer should be {"sense_index": 14}.

format: unknown

native_finish_reason: stop

provider: StreamLake

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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American <t>companies</t> had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Request:**
    *   Task: Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the lemma "company" (plural "companies") in a specific context.
    *   Context: A news article about the Iraqi Oil Ministry reaching deals with foreign oil companies.
    *   Target surface form: "companies" (specifically the instance tagged as `<t>companies</t>` in the sentence "Seven American <t>companies</t> had paid to participate...").
    *   Candidate senses: 9 distinct senses provided with definitions, examples, and synonyms.
    *   Constraint: Return *only* a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`. No hedging.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   Sentence: "Seven American <t>companies</t> had paid to participate in the second auction..."
    *   Broader Context: Mentions "foreign oil companies", "major oil companies", "Chinese, Russian and European oil firms", "American companies".
    *   Subject matter: Business, oil industry, auctions, investments, infrastructure.
    *   Meaning: The word "companies" here refers to business entities, corporations, firms involved in the oil industry.

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1:* "an institution created to conduct business". Examples: "he only invests in large well-established companies". Synonyms: (implied business context).
    *   *Sense 2:* "small military unit". (Irrelevant).
    *   *Sense 3:* "the state of being with someone". (Irrelevant).
    *   *Sense 4:* "organization of performers...". (Irrelevant).
    *   *Sense 5:* "a social or business visitor". (Irrelevant).
    *   *Sense 6:* "a social gathering of guests...". (Irrelevant).
    *   *Sense 7:* "a band of people associated temporarily...". (Irrelevant).
    *   *Sense 8:* "crew of a ship...". (Irrelevant).
    *   *Sense 9:* "a unit of firefighters...". (Irrelevant).

4.  **Compare Context to Best Sense:**
    *   The text explicitly talks about "oil companies", "foreign oil firms", and "invests". The target "companies" refers to business entities participating in an auction to conduct oil extraction/refurbishment business.
    *   Sense 1 defines "company" as an institution created to conduct business. This matches perfectly with "oil companies", "American companies", etc.

5.  **Select the Index:**
    *   Sense 1 is the correct definition.
    *   The index is 1.

6.  **Format Output:**
    *   JSON format required: `{"sense_index": 1}`.

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: auction
Target surface form: auction
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second <t>auction</t>, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=auction%1:04:01:: | definition=a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge | synonyms=auction bridge
2. sense_key=auction%1:04:00:: | definition=the public sale of something to the highest bidder | synonyms=auction sale, vendue

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:**
    *   Target lemma: auction
    *   Target surface form: auction
    *   Context: A news article about the Iraqi Oil Ministry making deals with foreign oil companies through a competitive bidding process. The sentence mentions "two auctions that concluded Saturday," "auctioned fields," and "participate in the second [auction]." One company "submitted a bid."

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   Sense 1: `auction%1:04:01::` - Definition: "a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge". Synonyms: auction bridge.
        *   *Analysis:* This is a card game. The context is about oil deals, government contracts, and bidding for fields. This sense is clearly incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: `auction%2:39:00::` - Wait, let me look at the provided list carefully.
        *   The provided list has:
            *   1. sense_key=auction%1:04:01:: (card game)
            *   2. sense_key=auction%1:04:00:: (public sale)
        *   Let me check the definition for Sense 2: "the public sale of something to the highest bidder". Synonyms: auction sale, vendue.
        *   *Analysis:* This fits the context perfectly. The oil ministry is selling rights/fields to the highest bidders (oil companies). The text explicitly mentions "bidding," "deals," and "sale" (in the broader sense of awarding contracts/fields).

3.  **Evaluate Context vs. Senses:**
    *   Context clues: "deals," "foreign oil companies," "auctioned fields," "submitted a bid."
    *   Sense 1 (Bridge game): Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 2 (Public sale): Relevant. While government oil contracts are complex, the process described is an auction (bidding for rights).

4.  **Formulate Output:**
    *   The correct sense is the second one provided in the list.
    *   The instruction asks for a JSON object with the index.
    *   The index corresponding to "the public sale of something to the highest bidder" is 2.

5.  **Final Check:**
    *   Does "auction" refer to a card game? No.
    *   Does "auction" refer to a public sale/bidding event? Yes.
    *   Index 2 corresponds to the public sale definition.

    Result: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: Chutes


[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: bid
Target surface form: bid
Context:
Iraqi Oil Ministry reaches deals with 10 foreign oil companies Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a <t>bid</t> lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=bid%1:10:03:: | definition=an authoritative direction or instruction to do something | synonyms=command, bidding, dictation
2. sense_key=bid%1:04:00:: | definition=an attempt to get something | synonyms=play | examples=they made a futile play for power; he made a bid to gain attention
3. sense_key=bid%1:10:00:: | definition=a formal proposal to buy at a specified price | synonyms=tender
4. sense_key=bid%1:10:01:: | definition=(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make | synonyms=bidding

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: `bid`
    *   Target surface form: `bid`
    *   Context: A news article about the Iraqi Oil Ministry auctioning oil fields to foreign companies. Companies participate in auctions. The specific sentence is "The only one that submitted a <t>bid</t> lost."
    *   Candidate senses: Four options provided.
    *   Constraints: Choose the single best indexed sense. No hedging. Return only a JSON object `{"sense_index": X}`.

2.  **Analyze the Context:**
    *   The text discusses "auctions", "foreign oil companies", "deals", "auctioned fields".
    *   The specific sentence containing the target word is: "The only one that submitted a <t>bid</t> lost."
    *   The action is "submitted a bid" in the context of an auction for oil fields.
    *   The nature of the bid is an offer to pay a price or a revenue sharing percentage to win the contract/field.

3.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `bid%1:10:03::` | Definition: "an authoritative direction or instruction to do something" | Synonyms: command, bidding, dictation.
        *   *Fit:* No. The context is an auction, not a military or authoritative command structure. The companies are submitting offers, not commands.
    *   **Sense 2:** `bid%1:04:00::` | Definition: "an attempt to get something" | Synonyms: play | Examples: "they made a futile play for power; he made a bid to gain attention".
        *   *Fit:* This is a more abstract sense. While companies are attempting to get oil fields, the specific collocation "submitted a bid" and the context of an "auction" points strongly to a formal offer of price/value, not just a general attempt (like a "bid for power"). However, in some contexts, "bid" can mean "attempt". Let's look at Sense 3 first.
    *   **Sense 3:** `bid%1:10:00::` | Definition: "a formal proposal to buy at a specified price" | Synonyms: tender.
        *   *Fit:* This fits perfectly. It is an auction. Companies are making proposals (bids) to win contracts/fields. "Submitted a bid" is standard terminology for auctions (sealed bids) or tenders. The definition explicitly mentions "formal proposal to buy" (or in this case, acquire rights/contracts based on a proposal). This matches the context of the Oil Ministry reaching deals via auctions.
    *   **Sense 4:** `bid%1:10:01::` | Definition: "(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make" | Synonyms: bidding.
        *   *Fit:* No. This is specific to the card game Bridge.

4.  **Evaluate Sense 2 vs. Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 2 is about general attempts ("bid for freedom", "bid for power").
    *   Sense 3 is about auctions and purchasing/business proposals ("formal proposal to buy at a specified price").
    *   The context involves an auction ("The only one that submitted a bid... lost"). In an auction, participants place monetary bids. Therefore, Sense 3 is the precise technical meaning required here.

5.  **Final Decision:** Sense 3.

6.  **Formatting Output:** Return `{"sense_index": 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: company
Target surface form: companies
Context:
Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American <t>companies</t> reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

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 "companies" (plural of "company"). The sentence is: "Two American <t>companies</t> reached deals for fields auctioned in June." The broader context discusses "major oil companies," "foreign oil companies," "American companies," and "oil giants." The text talks about business entities making deals, bidding on oil fields, and participating in auctions.

2.  **Evaluate Candidate Senses**:
    *   *Sense 1*: "an institution created to conduct business". Examples: "he only invests in large well-established companies". This fits perfectly with "oil companies," "American companies," and "oil giants" mentioned in the text. The context describes business entities negotiating deals for oil fields.
    *   *Sense 2*: "small military unit". The context mentions "violence and political instability" and "war," but the "companies" referred to are entities making deals with the government ("reached deals," "submitted a bid"), not military units fighting.
    *   *Sense 3*: "the state of being with someone" (companionship). This does not fit at all. The word is plural ("companies") and refers to corporate entities.
    *   *Sense 4*: "organization of performers... (theatrical)". No connection to the oil industry context.
    *   *Sense 5*: "a social or business visitor". Usually uncountable in this sense ("expecting company"), and doesn't fit the plural form "companies" referring to oil giants.
    *   *Sense 6*: "a social gathering of guests". Again, doesn't fit the plural form or the business context.
    *   *Sense 7*: "a band of people associated temporarily... (party)". Not the right context.
    *   *Sense 8*: "crew of a ship". Not relevant.
    *   *Sense 9*: "a unit of firefighters". Not relevant.

3.  **Select the Best Sense**: Sense 1 is the clear definition for business corporations like "oil companies" or "American companies."

4.  **Map to Index**: The prompt asks to return a JSON object with the "sense_index". I need to check the numbering provided in the prompt.
    *   Candidate sense 1 corresponds to index 1.
    *   Candidate sense 2 corresponds to index 2.
    *   ... and so on.

    The target is Sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business".

    Therefore, the index is 1.

    Let's double check the prompt format: "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."

    So I will output {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Parasail


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

[User]
Target lemma: deal
Target surface form: deals
Context:
Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached <t>deals</t> for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=deal%1:04:02:: | definition=a particular instance of buying or selling | synonyms=trade, business deal | examples=it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him
2. sense_key=deal%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | synonyms=bargain | examples=he made a bargain with the devil; he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
3. sense_key=deal%1:23:00:: | definition=(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | synonyms=batch, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap | examples=a batch of letters; a deal of trouble
4. sense_key=deal%1:27:00:: | definition=a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5. sense_key=deal%1:27:01:: | definition=wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) | synonyms=softwood
6. sense_key=deal%1:14:00:: | definition=the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time | synonyms=hand | examples=I didn't hold a good hand all evening; he kept trying to see my hand
7. sense_key=deal%1:11:00:: | definition=the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) | examples=he got a good deal on his car
8. sense_key=deal%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of distributing playing cards | examples=the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9. sense_key=deal%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of apportioning or distributing something | examples=the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the context:** The sentence is "Two American companies reached <t>deals</t> for fields auctioned in June." The broader context discusses the Iraqi Oil Ministry reaching agreements with foreign oil companies. The "deals" refer to business agreements or contracts regarding oil fields.
2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   Sense 1: "a particular instance of buying or selling" (synonyms: trade, business deal). This is close, but "buying or selling" is specific. The context is about agreements to develop fields, which is broader.
    *   Sense 2: "an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each" (synonyms: bargain). This fits perfectly. Companies "reached deals," meaning they came to agreements. The context mentions auctions and contracts.
    *   Sense 3: "a large number or amount or extent". Doesn't fit. The sentence counts "Two American companies," not a large amount.
    *   Sense 4: "a plank of softwood". Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 5: "wood that is easy to saw". Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 6: "the cards held in a card game". Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 7: "the type of treatment received". Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 8: "the act of distributing playing cards". Irrelevant.
    *   Sense 9: "the act of apportioning or distributing something". Irrelevant.

3.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 focuses on the transaction (buying/selling). While often applicable to business, the text focuses on the *agreement* aspect ("reached deals"). The Oil Ministry "reached" these deals through "auctions."
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the *agreement* between parties fixing obligations. "Reaching a deal" is a common collocation for coming to an agreement. The text says "The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached... suggest..." and later "Two American companies reached deals...". These are agreements/contracts.
    *   WordNet often distinguishes between the specific act of transacting (Sense 1) and the agreement itself (Sense 2). In business news, "deals" usually refers to the negotiated agreements/contracts. The definition "an agreement between parties... fixing obligations of each" is the precise definition of a contract or negotiated settlement, which matches the oil field auctions context perfectly.

4.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 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: field
Target surface form: fields
Context:
Despite concerns about violence and political instability, the Iraqi government managed to attract major oil companies to rebuild its ailing infrastructure during two auctions that concluded Saturday. The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for <t>fields</t> auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts.

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

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the Target Word and Context:**
    *   Target lemma: *field*
    *   Target surface form: *fields*
    *   Context sentence: "Two American companies reached deals for <t>fields</t> auctioned in June."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses the Iraqi government auctioning oil rights/contracts to foreign oil companies. It mentions "oil industry," "oil giants," and "auctioned fields."

2.  **Analyze the Candidate Senses:**

    *   *Sense 1:* "a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed" (e.g., wheat field).
    *   *Sense 2:* "a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought" (battlefield).
    *   *Sense 3:* "somewhere... where practical work is done..." (fieldwork).
    *   *Sense 4:* "a branch of knowledge" (field of study).
    *   *Sense 5:* "electromagnetic oscillations" (physics).
    *   *Sense 6:* "a particular kind of commercial enterprise" (line of business).
    *   *Sense 7:* "a particular environment or walk of life" (sphere/arena).
    *   *Sense 8:* "a piece of land prepared for playing a game" (sports field).
    *   *Sense 9:* "extensive tract of level open land" (plain).
    *   *Sense 10:* "(mathematics) a set of elements..."
    *   *Sense 11:* "a region in which active military operations are in progress" (theater of war).
    *   *Sense 12:* "all of the horses in a particular horse race".
    *   *Sense 13:* "all the competitors in a particular contest".
    *   *Sense 14:* "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found". Example: "the diamond fields of South Africa".
    *   *Sense 15:* "(computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters...".
    *   *Sense 16:* "the area that is visible...".
    *   *Sense 17:* "a place where planes take off and land" (airfield).

3.  **Disambiguate:**
    *   The text talks about "oil companies," "Iraq's oil industry," and "auctioned fields."
    *   In the oil industry context, a "field" refers to an area of land or sea where oil (petroleum) is found.
    *   Looking at Sense 14: "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found". The example is "the diamond fields of South Africa". This matches the concept of "oil fields" perfectly. "Oil fields" are specific geographic regions containing petroleum reserves.
    *   Let's check other possibilities.
        *   Sense 1 (agricultural land) is too generic and doesn't capture the "something valuable is found" aspect specific to natural resources.
        *   Sense 9 (open plain) describes topography, not resource extraction potential.
        *   Sense 6 (commercial enterprise) refers to abstract business sectors (e.g., "the field of medicine"), not physical locations being auctioned for resource extraction. The sentence says "auctioned fields," implying a physical entity/asset being bid on, not a business category. While "field" can mean industry, one auctions a *license* or a *concession* for a specific physical field (Sense 14), not the abstract field of business.

4.  **Confirming Sense 14:**
    *   Definition: "a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found".
    *   Context: "oil industry", "auctioned fields".
    *   Fit: The oil companies are bidding for the rights to develop specific geographic regions containing oil (the fields). This matches Sense 14 exactly.

5.  **Final Selection:** Sense 14.


[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: representation
Target surface form: representation
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager <t>representation</t> of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=representation%1:09:00:: | definition=a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image | synonyms=mental representation, internal representation
2. sense_key=representation%1:06:00:: | definition=a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
3. sense_key=representation%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
4. sense_key=representation%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent | synonyms=delegacy, agency
5. sense_key=representation%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency | examples=a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California
6. sense_key=representation%1:10:00:: | definition=a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract | examples=the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor
7. sense_key=representation%1:10:01:: | definition=a performance of a play | synonyms=theatrical performance, theatrical, histrionics
8. sense_key=representation%1:10:02:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | examples=certain representations were made concerning police brutality
9. sense_key=representation%1:07:00:: | definition=the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
10. sense_key=representation%1:04:00:: | definition=an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

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:** "The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   **Key phrase:** "meager representation of American oil giants".
    *   **Meaning in context:** The text discusses the outcome of oil deals auctioned by the Iraqi Oil Ministry. American companies won stakes in only two fields, while Chinese, Russian, and European firms dominated. The phrase "meager representation" refers to the low number or small presence/extent of American companies participating in or having a share in this industry. It's about the state of being present or represented within a specific group (the players in Iraq's oil industry).

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   **Sense 1:** "a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image" (mental representation). -> *Incorrect.* This is cognitive/psychological. The context is business/political presence.

    *   **Sense 2:** "a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something" (artistic representation). -> *Incorrect.* We aren't talking about a painting or model.

    *   **Sense 3:** "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf". -> *Incorrect.* The oil giants aren't acting as delegates speaking for someone else. They are entities trying to get business deals.

    *   **Sense 4:** "the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent" (delegacy, agency). -> *Incorrect.* Again, this implies an agency relationship, not business participation.

    *   **Sense 5:** "a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency". -> *Incorrect.* These are oil companies, not legislators.

    *   **Sense 6:** "a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract". -> *Incorrect.* This is a legal term regarding contract negotiations (e.g., "misrepresentation"). While contracts are involved, the phrase "meager representation" doesn't refer to a statement of fact here, but rather the presence of American firms.

    *   **Sense 7:** "a performance of a play". -> *Incorrect.*

    *   **Sense 8:** "a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting". -> *Incorrect.*

    *   **Sense 9:** "the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body". -> *Incorrect.* No legislative body is involved.

    *   **Sense 10:** "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent". -> *Incorrect.* Too abstract and doesn't fit the business context of "presence".

3.  **Re-evaluating the specific nuance:**
    Wait, looking closely at the standard WordNet senses provided, none seem to perfectly capture "the presence or amount of a group within a larger context" (like "minority representation" or "female representation in boardrooms").

    Let's look again.
    *   Sense 3: "the act of representing...".
    *   Sense 4: "the state of serving as an official...".

    Is there a sense missing? Or is one broader than the gloss suggests?
    Usually, "representation" in the phrase "representation of American oil giants" means "the fact of being represented" or "proportion/share".

    Let's look at Sense 9 again: "the right of being represented...". No.
    Let's look at Sense 5 again: "a body of legislators...". No.

    Let's reconsider Sense 3: "the act of representing; standing in for someone...".
    Let's reconsider Sense 4: "the state of serving as an official...".

    Actually, let's look at Sense 1: "a presentation to the mind...". No.

    Let's look at the WordNet hierarchy or similar usages.
    Often, WSD tasks map "representation" in contexts like "black representation in Congress" or "representation of interests" to **Sense 3** (the act/process) or **Sense 9** (the right/state).

    However, looking at the provided list:
    Sense 3 is "the act of representing...".
    Sense 9 is "the right of being represented...".

    Sometimes WordNet senses are broad.
    Let's check if there's a sense for "standing for" or "presence".

    Let's analyze the syntax. "The meager representation [of American oil giants]..."
    This refers to the *extent* to which they are represented.

    Let's look at WordNet 3.0 or 3.1 data directly (internal knowledge):
    1. mental representation
    2. visual representation
    3. representation, delegacy, agency (state of serving as delegate)
    4. representation (act of representing/standing in for)
    5. representation (body of legislators)
    ...

    Wait, Sense 10 in the prompt is "an activity that stands as an equivalent...".

    Let's look at the gloss for Sense 3 again: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf".
    This specific gloss is very specific to *delegated authority* (like a lawyer or union rep). American oil giants aren't "standing in for" someone else here. They are acting on their own behalf.

    Let's look at Sense 4 again: "the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent". Also inappropriate.

    Let's look at Sense 9 again: "the right of being represented...".

    Is there a sense regarding "presence"?
    Let's look at Sense 1 ("presentation to the mind"). No.

    Let's reconsider the senses. Is it possible the target word is being used in a sense not perfectly defined by these specific glosses, requiring the "least bad" fit? Or is there a standard mapping?

    In "corporate representation" or "geographic representation", it often maps to the general concept of "having a representative there" or "being present".

    Let's try to map the "presence" meaning to the "act" or "state" meanings.
    If I say "There is good representation of minorities in this field", I mean they are present.
    If I say "The representation of American oil giants is meager", I mean the *extent of their presence*.

    Let's check Sense 3 again. "The act of representing". If we ignore the "standing in for" part of the gloss which is restrictive, the core concept is "representing". But the gloss is explicit about "standing in for".

    Let's check Sense 1 again. "a presentation to the mind... idea or image". No.

    Let's check Sense 6 (legal). No.

    What about Sense 10? "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent". This is often used for things like "this painting is a representation of a landscape". This is the "depiction" or "instantiation" sense. "American oil giants" are not an activity that stands as an equivalent.

    Let's look at the provided JSON structure.
    There are 10 senses.

    Let's analyze Sense 3 vs Sense 9 vs Sense 5.
    Sense 5: "a body of legislators...". (e.g. "the representation from California").
    The context here is "representation of American oil giants".
    Could it be Sense 3 interpreted broadly as "the act or fact of representing"? In many WSD systems (like OntoNotes or similar), "representation" regarding groups in a context maps to the sense of "being represented" or "having a presence".

    Let's look at Sense 9: "the right of being represented...". The American companies don't have a "right" to these deals necessarily; they won them (or didn't). The context says they *lost* bids. They didn't lose a "right", they lost a business competition.

    Let's go back to Sense 3. "The act of representing; standing in for..."
    Is there a sense that simply means "presence"?
    Often, if the specific "presence" sense isn't listed, the "act/state of representing" (Sense 3 or 4) is chosen, or sometimes Sense 10 (something that represents something else).

    Let's look at the phrase "The meager representation of American oil giants".
    Does it mean "The few American oil giants that are there"?
    Or "The fact that American oil giants are represented"?

    Actually, let's look at Sense 10 again. "An activity that stands as an equivalent...".
    Or maybe Sense 2? "A creation that is a visual...".

    Let's check the mapping for "representation" in Senseval/SEW data.
    "Minority representation" often maps to the sense of "descriptive representation" or "substantive representation" which isn't always a clean WordNet fit.

    However, let's look at Sense 4: "the state of serving as an official...".
    And Sense 3: "the act of representing...".

    Is there a sense key `representation%1:04:02::`?
    Let's look at the sense keys provided.

    Sense 1: `representation%1:09:00::` (mental)
    Sense 2: `representation%1:06:00::` (visual)
    Sense 3: `representation%1:04:01::` (act of representing, standing in for)
    Sense 4: `representation%1:26:00::` (state of serving as delegate)
    Sense 5: `representation%1:14:00::` (body of legislators)
    Sense 6: `representation%1:10:00::` (contract statement)
    Sense 7: `representation%1:10:01::` (play)
    Sense 8: `representation%1:10:02::` (appeal statement)
    Sense 9: `representation%1:07:00::` (right of being represented)
    Sense 10: `representation%1:04:00::` (activity equivalent)

    Let's analyze Sense 10 (`representation%1:04:00::`) again. Gloss: "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent".
    Example: This proverb is a representation of the situation.
    This seems to be the sense of "instantiation" or "embodiment" or "example".
    "The meager representation of American oil giants" -> The meager *instantiation* (presence) of American oil giants?
    That feels like a stretch for "activity".

    Let's consider Sense 3 (`representation%1:04:01::`) again. Gloss: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf".
    While the "speaking with authority" part is specific, "act of representing" is the core. However, these companies are representing themselves, not standing in for someone else.

    Let's consider if the "meager representation" refers to the **result** of the act.

    Let's try to find the most appropriate "agentive/role" sense.
    If we look at Sense 9 (`representation%1:07:00::`): "the right of being represented...". Not a right.
    Sense 5 (`representation%1:14:00::`): "a body of legislators...". Not legislators.

    Let's reconsider Sense 1 ("presentation to the mind"). No.

    Let's reconsider Sense 2 ("visual/tangible rendering"). No.

    Let's reconsider Sense 10: "activity that stands as an equivalent".
    In WordNet 3.0, the synset {representation} with gloss "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent" usually covers things like "he gave it his representation of the view".

    Wait, let's look at the ontology.
    WN 3.0:
    1. representation, mental_representation, internal_representation (noun.cognition)
    2. representation (noun.communication) -> "a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering..." (Sense 2 here)
    3. representation (noun.act) -> "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group..." (Sense 3 here)
    4. representation, delegacy, agency (noun.state) -> "the state of serving as an official..." (Sense 4 here)
    5. representation (noun.group) -> "a body of legislators..." (Sense 5 here)
    6. representation (noun.communication) -> "a factual statement..." (Sense 6 here)
    7. representation, theatrical_performance (noun.act) -> "performance of a play" (Sense 7 here)
    8. representation (noun.communication) -> "statement of facts in appealing" (Sense 8 here)
    9. representation (noun.attribute) -> "the right of being represented..." (Sense 9 here)
    10. representation (noun.act) -> "an activity that stands as an equivalent..." (Sense 10 here).

    None of these seem to capture "the presence/share of a group" perfectly (demographic representation).

    However, let's look closer at the example for Sense 5: "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California".
    This implies "the set of representatives".

    Let's look at the context: "The meager representation of American oil giants..."
    This means the American giants were *present* to a small degree.
    In the absence of a specific "proportionality/presence" sense, which existing sense is the best proxy?

    If we treat "representation" as "the fact of being represented", it links to the act of representing (Sense 3) or the state of being represented (Sense 4 or 9).

    Let's look at Sense 3 (`representation%1:04:01::`). "The act of representing".
    If we say "The representation of women in parliament is low", we are talking about the *outcome* of the act of electing/representing.
    Some annotators might choose Sense 3 because it is the general "act" sense, despite the restrictive gloss "speaking with authority". The "standing in for" is the key.

    BUT, let's look at Sense 10 (`representation%1:04:00::`): "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent".
    Could "The representation of American oil giants" be interpreted as "The American oil giants being the representation"? No, they *have* representation. They *are* the ones represented.

    Let's check if Sense 9 (`representation%1:07:00::`) fits better. "The right of being represented by delegates..."
    American oil giants are not delegates. They are the represented group.

    Let's look at Sense 4 (`representation%1:26:00::`). "The state of serving as an official delegate..." (Delegacy).
    This describes the *representatives* (the delegates). In this context, if American companies were the delegates, this might work. But here, they are the group being represented (or rather, participating).
    Actually, in business contexts, "representation" often refers to having an agent or office there.
    "The company has representation in Tokyo."
    This maps to "the state of having a representative".

    If the sentence means "The small number of American agents/offices/companies present", then Sense 4 might be close (state of serving as a delegate/agent).
    However, these are "American oil giants" (the companies themselves).
    "The meager representation..." = "The fact that there were very few American oil giants participating".

    Let's compare with Sense 1: "presentation to the mind...". No.

    Let's try to find the "noun.attribute" sense.
    Sense 9 is noun.attribute: "the right of being represented".

    Let's consider the word "presence" as a synonym.
    If I must choose the best match among these imperfect options.

    Often, "representation" meaning "share/presence" is mapped to Sense 3 (`representation%1:04:01::`) "the act of representing" in some WSD datasets (like SemCor), under the logic that it is the abstract noun of the verb "represent". The verb "represent" can mean "constitute" or "form a part of" (e.g. "Women represent 50% of the population").
    If "represent" means "form a part of", the noun "representation" (act of forming a part) corresponds to Sense 3?

    Let's check if Sense 10 ("activity that stands as an equivalent") is better.
    "This situation is a representation of..." No.

    Let's look at Sense 3 again.
    Gloss: "the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf".
    Synonyms: none listed in prompt, but usually includes "representing".

    Let's look at Sense 10 again.
    Gloss: "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent".
    This is often used for things like plays, symbols, etc.

    Let's analyze the phrase "representation of American oil giants".
    Who is representing whom?
    The American companies are the ones *present*.
    If the sentence were "The meager representation *by* American lawyers...", then Sense 3 or 4.
    But it is "representation *of* American oil giants".
    This usually means the extent to which they are present/represented.

    Let's consider that in some WN versions, there is a sense "being or representing the essential character of something".
    Is that Sense 10? "results in an equivalent".

    Let's look at the definitions again.
    Sense 3: "standing in for".
    Sense 10: "stands as an equivalent".

    If an American company wins a bid, they "stand in" for themselves? No, they just operate.
    Does their presence "stand as an equivalent" for American interests?
    Maybe.

    However, let's look at a different angle. Is there a sense for "presence"?
    Some WSD annotators map "minority representation" to Sense 1 (mental representation)? No, that's absurd.
    To Sense 9? (Right).

    Let's assume the question implies one of these is the correct "indexed sense" from a standard dataset (like OntoNotes or Senseval/WordNet mapping).
    In OntoNotes, "representation" typically maps to:
    - wn01 (mental representation)
    - wn02 (visual representation)
    - wn03 (act of representing/standing in for) -> This covers "legal representation", "political representation".
    - wn04 (state of serving as delegate) -> "Have representation in court".

    If we look at "meager representation of American oil giants":
    The companies are the entities *having* the presence.
    Does this map to "act of representing"? (Sense 3).
    Or "state of serving as delegate"? (Sense 4).

    Let's try to construct a sentence: "The representation of the people."
    "The representation of the people in Congress is fair." -> Act/process of electing representatives (Sense 3?).
    "The representation from California." -> The representatives themselves (Sense 5).

    Here: "The representation of American oil giants".
    This refers to the *participation* of these giants.
    Is participation an "act of representing" (Sense 3)?
    In business: "We need better representation in China." -> We need a presence.
    Does "presence" fall under Sense 3 ("act of representing") or Sense 4 ("state of serving as delegate")?
    If "representation" means "a representative office/body", it might be Sense 4.
    But here it refers to the abstract concept of their presence/involvement.

    Let's look at the definition of Sense 10 again: "an activity that stands as an equivalent...".
    Example: "That representation was false." (statement).

    Let's look at the definition of Sense 3 again.
    "The act of representing".
    Is "being present in an industry" an act of representing?
    Not really. It's a result.

    However, WordNet glosses are notoriously schematic.
    Let's check if Sense 9 fits. "The right of being represented". No.

    Let's compare Sense 3 and Sense 10.
    Sense 3 (Act of representing/standing in for) seems the most "functional" sense for group participation in a context where agency is implied. Even if they aren't speaking for someone else, "representation" in business/politics often clusters under this sense node in WSD systems because it relates to the concept of *delegates* or *agents*, and here the companies are acting as agents of oil extraction? Or simply, the "act" node covers the abstract concept of "representativeness".

    Let's check Sense 4. "The state of serving as an official...".
    If I have "representation" in a country, I have an agent there.
    Here, the companies are the agents? No, they are the principals.

    Let's reconsider Sense 10. "Activity that stands as an equivalent".
    Maybe not.

    Let's look at the phrase "representation of American oil giants".
    This is the specific presence of that group.
    In the SemCor corpus, "representation" in contexts like "The representation of the world" -> Sense 1.
    "Graphic representation" -> Sense 2.
    "Legal representation" -> Sense 3 or 4.
    "Legislative representation" -> Sense 3 or 9.

    Let's look at Sense 5 (body of legislators).
    Example: "representation from California".
    Can "representation of American oil giants" mean "the group of American oil giants acting as representatives"? No.
    Can it mean "the body of people representing American oil giants"? No.

    Let's go back to the "presence" meaning.
    If I search for WordNet definitions of "representation" meaning "presence", I usually don't find it explicitly.
    However, Sense 3 (`representation%1:04:01::`) is often used as the catch-all for "political representation" or "constituency representation".
    Even though the gloss mentions "standing in for... speaking with authority", this is the sense that covers "descriptive representation" (the composition of the body).
    For example, "The representation of women in the senate is low."
    Women in the senate are not "standing in for women" in the strict sense of delegation (though they might be), but "representation" here refers to the *make-up* resulting from the act of representing.
    This sense is usually mapped to Sense 3 in standard WSD tasks (like Senseval).

    Let's verify Sense 3 vs Sense 10.
    Sense 10 is often defined as "an activity that stands as an equivalent...".
    Sense 3 is "act of representing...".
    The "make-up" or "presence" sense is a nominalization of the verb.
    "To represent" -> "Representation".
    Does the verb "represent" mean "to be present in"?
    "American companies represented a small share."
    "American companies represented the interests of..."
    Here, the companies are the entities *in* the industry.
    The phrase "meager representation" refers to the *fact* or *extent* of their presence.

    Let's look at Sense 4 (`representation%1:26:00::`): "the state of serving as an official...".
    If "representation" means "having a representative present", that is close to Sense 4.
    "The company has representation in Iraq."
    But the context is about the companies themselves.
    "American oil giants... meager representation".
    This implies the giants are the ones *being represented*? Or the ones *representing*?
    Usually, "representation of X" means X is the represented group (e.g., "representation of clients").
    Here, "representation of American oil giants" -> The fact that American oil giants are present.
    This is slightly distinct.

    However, consider the perspective of the "opening oil industry".
    The industry has players.
    "The representation of American oil giants [in the industry]..."
    This usage is closest to "demographic representation".
    Standard mapping for "demographic representation" (e.g. "black representation") in WordNet-based tasks is often **Sense 3** (`representation%1:04:01::`). Why? Because it derives from the act of representing. Even if the gloss is restrictive, the synset often captures the concept of "acting for" or "serving as a representative of a group". In this case, the companies are the representatives of the American interest/business sector?
    Yes, they are the representatives of American business.
    They are "standing in for" the potential American interest? Or they are simply present.
    But if we must choose the "act of representing" (Sense 3) or "activity equivalent" (Sense 10).
    Sense 3 seems the standard choice for political/economic presence of a group.

    Let's double check Sense 10.
    Gloss: "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent".
    This sounds like a performance or a simulation.
    "The play is a representation of life."
    "His story was a fair representation of the events."
    Is "meager representation of American oil giants" an activity that stands as an equivalent? No.

    Let's check Sense 6. "statement... to induce contract". No.

    Let's check Sense 9. "The right...". No.

    Let's check Sense 1. "Mental image". No.

    Let's check Sense 2. "Visual rendering". No.

    It comes down to Sense 3 or Sense 4 or Sense 5.
    Sense 5: "A body of legislators".
    The text is about oil companies, not legislators. But could "representation" be used metaphorically as "the set of representatives"?
    "The representation from California" -> The congresspeople.
    "The representation of American oil giants" -> The American oil giants (acting as representatives of the US)?
    If so, Sense 5.
    But Sense 5 is restricted to "legislators" in the gloss.

    Let's look at Sense 3 again.
    "The act of representing".
    In linguistic analysis, the noun "representation" in "meager representation" refers to the *extent* or *state* of being represented.
    "State of being represented" -> Sense 4? ("state of serving as an official...").
    The gloss for Sense 4 says "state of serving as an official and authorized delegate...".
    This implies the *representative* is in the state of serving.
    "Representation" = "The agency/delegacy".
    Example: "He acted for the firm in a representative capacity".

    Context: "The meager representation of American oil giants".
    This refers to the amount/presence.
    Let's assume the sense that covers "political representation" (the state of having representatives).
    Usually, "political representation" maps to Sense 3 (the act/process) or Sense 9 (the right).
    In "meager representation", it refers to the *outcome*.

    Let's try to find an example close to this in SemCor/WordNet.
    "women's representation"
    SemCor mapping for "representation" in "legislative representation" is often `representation%1:04:01::` (Sense 3 in the list).
    The definition "the act of representing; standing in for someone..." is the closest functional definition for "having a voice/presence on behalf of". Even if the American oil giants are businesses, in this geopolitical context, they are "standing in" for American presence/interests.
    Also, "representation" allows the sense of "a representative class".

    Let's evaluate Sense 3 vs Sense 10 one more time.
    Sense 10 is about equivalence/depiction.
    Sense 3 is about standing in for/speaking for.
    Context: "American oil giants... meager representation".
    The American giants are the entities *present*. Are they "representing" something?
    They represent the US oil industry? Yes.
    So they are the representatives.
    They are "standing in" for the US capability in Iraq?
    Or simply, the concept of "representation" as "presence in a field".

    Consider the phrase "Congressional representation". This maps to Sense 5 (body of legislators) or Sense 3 (act).
    "Geographical representation". Sense 3.
    "Descriptive representation" (the composition). Sense 3.

    If "representation" describes the *composition* of the group of players in the industry, Sense 3 ("act of representing") is the standard WordNet synset used for "political/group representation" in WSD evaluations (like Senseval-2/3 or SemEval-2010). The gloss is schematic ("act of representing..."). The specific nuances of "descriptive representation" (being present) vs "substantive representation" (acting for) are often collapsed into this synset in the annotation guidelines.

    Let's confirm the Sense Key.
    Sense 3 in the prompt: `representation%1:04:01::`.
    Is there another `representation%1:04:00::`? Yes, Sense 10.
    `representation%1:04:00::` (Sense 10) has gloss "an activity that stands as an equivalent...".
    `representation%1:04:01::` (Sense 3) has gloss "the act of representing; standing in for...".

    If I look at the hypernyms:
    Sense 10 (`1:04:00`) -> activity. (depiction).
    Sense 3 (`1:04:01`) -> act. (representing).

    The "presence/share" meaning fits best under the umbrella of "act of representing" (Sense 3) in the context of "representation of a group" (where the group is the represented or the representatives). Here, the American companies are the representatives of the American sector.
    "The representation of American oil giants was meager" -> The extent to which American oil giants were represented (or acted as representatives) was small.

    Let's decide on Sense 3.

    Reasoning check:
    - Sense 1 (Mental): No.
    - Sense 2 (Art): No.
    - Sense 6 (Contract): No.
    - Sense 7 (Play): No.
    - Sense 8 (Appeal): No.
    - Sense 9 (Right): No, it's about the actual presence, not the right. They had the right to bid (paid to participate), but the *representation* (outcome/presence) was meager.
    - Sense 5 (Legislators): No, not a legislative body.
    - Sense 4 (Delegacy): "State of serving as a delegate". Could fit "having representation" (an agent). But here it's the companies themselves.
    - Sense 10 (Equivalent activity): No.
    - Sense 3 (Act of representing): This is the standard WSD mapping for "group representation" (e.g. "representation of women"). It captures the dynamic of a group having a place/voice/presence via representatives (or members).

    Therefore, Sense 3 (`representation%1:04:01::`) is the best choice.

    Wait, I should check if Sense 10 is actually the "presence" sense.
    Gloss: "an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent".
    Does "meager representation" mean "meager equivalence"? No.

    Let's stick with Sense 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: oil
Target surface form: oil
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American <t>oil</t> giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=oil%1:27:00:: | definition=a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
2. sense_key=oil%1:06:01:: | definition=oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist | synonyms=oil color, oil colour
3. sense_key=oil%1:27:01:: | definition=a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | synonyms=petroleum, crude oil, crude, rock oil, fossil oil
4. sense_key=oil%1:13:00:: | definition=any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants | synonyms=vegetable oil

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 lemma: "oil"
    *   Target surface form: "oil"
    *   Context sentence: "The meager representation of American <t>oil</t> giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   Broader context: The text discusses the Iraqi Oil Ministry, foreign oil companies, China, Russia, European oil firms, Iraq's oil industry, auctioned fields, American companies, etc. It talks about the extraction, business, and industry of petroleum.

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** "a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water". This is a hypernym or a very general physical definition. It covers cooking oil, motor oil, essential oils, etc. While petroleum fits this, it's too broad for the specific context of "oil giants" and "oil industry" dealing with fields and extraction.
    *   **Sense 2:** "oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist". Synonyms: oil color, oil colour. Clearly irrelevant to the context of Iraq, ministries, and companies.
    *   **Sense 3:** "a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons". Synonyms: petroleum, crude oil, crude, rock oil, fossil oil. This refers specifically to fossil fuel/petroleum. This matches the context of "Iraqi Oil Ministry", "oil companies", "auctioned fields", "refurbishing Iraq's oil industry".
    *   **Sense 4:** "any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants". Synonyms: vegetable oil. Irrelevant (cooking context).

3.  **Evaluate the best fit:**
    *   The context talks about "American oil giants". This refers to large corporations involved in the extraction and processing of petroleum/crude oil.
    *   The phrase "oil industry" is mentioned explicitly.
    *   The sentence mentions "auctioned fields" (oil fields).
    *   Sense 3 defines it as "a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons" with synonyms like "petroleum" and "crude oil".
    *   Sense 1 is technically true physically, but in the domain of news/economics/industry, "oil" almost always refers to petroleum (Sense 3). The WordNet hierarchy usually places the specific petroleum sense as the intended meaning in industrial contexts.

4.  **Select the indexed sense:**
    *   Sense 3 is the correct match.

5.  **Format the output:**
    *   The user wants a JSON object: `{"sense_index": 3}`.

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: giant
Target surface form: giants
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil <t>giants</t> in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=giant%1:05:00:: | definition=any creature of exceptional size
2. sense_key=giant%1:18:01:: | definition=a person of exceptional importance and reputation | synonyms=colossus, behemoth, heavyweight, titan
3. sense_key=giant%1:14:00:: | definition=an unusually large enterprise | examples=Walton built a retail giant
4. sense_key=giant%1:18:03:: | definition=a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | synonyms=hulk, heavyweight, whale
5. sense_key=giant%1:18:00:: | definition=someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful | synonyms=goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus
6. sense_key=giant%1:18:02:: | definition=an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales
7. sense_key=giant%1:17:00:: | definition=a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun) | synonyms=giant star

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 lemma and surface form:**
    *   Lemma: giant
    *   Surface form: giants
    *   Context: The sentence is "The meager representation of American oil <t>giants</t> in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses "foreign oil companies", "China, Russia and European oil firms", "American companies", "American oil <t>giants</t>".

2.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**

    *   Sense 1: "any creature of exceptional size" - Refers to biological creatures. Not applicable here.
    *   Sense 2: "a person of exceptional importance and reputation" (synonyms: colossus, behemoth, heavyweight, titan) - Refers to people. While companies are legal persons, the context clearly refers to business entities ("American oil giants" = "American oil companies").
    *   Sense 3: "an unusually large enterprise" (examples: "Walton built a retail giant") - Refers to business organizations/corporations.
    *   Sense 4: "a very large person; impressive in size or qualities" (synonyms: hulk, heavyweight, whale) - Refers to physical size of humans. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 5: "someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful" (synonyms: goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus) - Can apply to things, but often implies a monstrous quality or singular entity. Sense 3 is more specific to business enterprises.
    *   Sense 6: "an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength..." - Mythological. Not applicable.
    *   Sense 7: "a very bright star..." - Astronomical. Not applicable.

3.  **Evaluate the context:**
    *   The phrase is "American oil giants".
    *   The previous sentences refer to "American companies" and "foreign oil companies".
    *   "Giants" here is a synonym for "major companies" or "large enterprises" within the oil industry.
    *   The example given in Sense 3 ("Walton built a retail giant") fits the pattern perfectly: [modifier] giant = a large company in that sector.

4.  **Compare Sense 2 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 2 says "a person". While companies can be treated as persons in some contexts, the specific gloss "an unusually large enterprise" (Sense 3) is the precise definition for a large corporation. The text contrasts "American oil giants" with "foreign oil companies".
    *   Sense 3 is the specific WordNet sense for large corporations.

5.  **Determine the best sense index:**
    *   Sense 3 is the correct definition for a large business/company.

6.  **Format the output:**
    *   Return JSON: {"sense_index": 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: analyst
Target surface form: analysts
Context:
The 10 deals the Iraqi Oil Ministry reached with foreign oil companies suggest that China, Russia and European oil firms are poised to play a major role in refurbishing Iraq's oil industry, crippled by decades of war and sanctions. American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised <t>analysts</t>. Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=analyst%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is skilled at analyzing data
2. sense_key=analyst%1:18:02:: | definition=an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions
3. sense_key=analyst%1:18:01:: | definition=a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis | synonyms=psychoanalyst

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 "analyst" (plural "analysts").
2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The text discusses deals between the Iraqi Oil Ministry and foreign oil companies.
    *   It mentions specific countries (China, Russia, European firms, US firms).
    *   It talks about "oil giants," "auctioned fields," "bids," and "business representation."
    *   The sentence containing the target is: "The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts."
    *   The quote following it is from Ruba Husari, editor of Iraq Oil Forum.
    *   The context is clearly business/economic/political, specifically regarding the oil industry and international deals.
3.  **Evaluate candidate senses:**
    *   *Sense 1:* "someone who is skilled at analyzing data". This is a very general definition. While technically true, it's often used as a hypernym or a fallback. In a specific professional context like this, a more specific sense usually applies.
    *   *Sense 2:* "an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions". This fits the context perfectly. The text discusses business deals, oil fields, auctions, and market representation. The "analysts" mentioned are people who observe and comment on business/industry trends (specifically the oil industry). They are surprised by the outcome of the business deals because they analyze market trends and financial/political data related to the industry.
    *   *Sense 3:* "a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis". This is completely irrelevant to the context of oil deals and business strategy.
4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 2:**
    *   Sense 1 is broad (analyzing data).
    *   Sense 2 is specific (analyzing financial/business data).
    *   In news reports about oil deals and market outcomes, "analysts" almost always refers to financial analysts, industry analysts, or political economy analysts. Sense 2 covers the "business actions" and "financial patterns" aspect relevant to the oil industry deals. The general definition (Sense 1) is often too broad for this specific collocation in a business news context, where the specialized sense is preferred in WordNet hierarchies (specific over general).
    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the best fit.
5.  **Format the output:** The user requests a JSON object with the key "sense_index". The indices correspond to the numbered list provided in the prompt.
    *   Sense 1 -> index 1
    *   Sense 2 -> index 2
    *   Sense 3 -> index 3
    *   Choice: Sense 2.
6.  **Final Output:** `{"sense_index": 2}`.

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: door
Target surface form: doors
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its <t>doors</t> after six years of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=door%1:06:00:: | definition=a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle | examples=he knocked on the door; he slammed the door as he left
2. sense_key=door%1:06:01:: | definition=the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close | synonyms=doorway, room access, threshold | examples=he stuck his head in the doorway
3. sense_key=door%1:07:00:: | definition=anything providing a means of access (or escape) | examples=we closed the door to Haitian immigrants; education is the door to success
4. sense_key=door%1:06:04:: | definition=a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road) | examples=the office next door; they live two doors up the street from us
5. sense_key=door%1:06:03:: | definition=a room that is entered via a door | examples=his office is the third door down the hall on the left

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

reasoning_content:
The target word is "doors" in the context: "Iraq finally opened its doors after six years of war..."

Let's analyze the candidate senses:
1. A swinging or sliding barrier (physical door).
2. The entrance/doorway (physical space).
3. Anything providing a means of access (or escape). Example: "we closed the door to Haitian immigrants; education is the door to success".
4. A structure where people live or work. Example: "the office next door".
5. A room that is entered via a door. Example: "his office is the third door down the hall".

In the context, "Iraq finally opened its doors" is an idiomatic expression meaning Iraq opened up to the outside world, providing a means of access to its oil industry. This aligns perfectly with sense 3: "anything providing a means of access (or escape)", with the example "we closed the door to Haitian immigrants" being a very similar metaphorical usage.

So the correct sense index is 3.

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: year
Target surface form: years
Context:
American companies walked away with stakes in just two of the 10 auctioned fields. Seven American companies had paid to participate in the second auction, which began Friday. The only one that submitted a bid lost. Two American companies reached deals for fields auctioned in June. The meager representation of American oil giants in Iraq's opening oil industry surprised analysts. Iraq finally opened its doors after six <t>years</t> of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way, said Ruba Husari, the editor of Iraq Oil Forum, an online news outlet. It will be a long time before anything else will be on offer in Iraq.

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 target word:** The target lemma is "year", and the surface form is "years".
2.  **Analyze the context:**
    *   The sentence containing the target is: "Iraq finally opened its doors after six <t>years</t> of war, and instead of U.S. companies, you have Asians and Europeans leading the way..."
    *   The phrase is "six years of war".
    *   This refers to a duration of time. Specifically, the time elapsed during the conflict (likely referring to the period following the 2003 invasion up to this auction context, or a generalized duration of conflict).
    *   It counts the years: one, two, three... six.
3.  **Analyze the candidate senses:**
    *   **Sense 1:** `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". This is the standard calendar year unit. "Six years" in the context of "six years of war" refers to six distinct units of 365/366 days.
    *   **Sense 2:** `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". This is wrong. The context isn't about a specific academic or activity-based year.
    *   **Sense 3:** `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". While technically "six years" is six revolutions, this sense is usually reserved for astronomical contexts or technical definitions of the cycle. In standard usage regarding duration ("six years of war"), it maps to the general time unit (Sense 1).
    *   **Sense 4:** `year%1:14:00::` | Definition: "a body of students who graduate together" | Synonyms: class. This is clearly wrong.

4.  **Compare Sense 1 and Sense 3:**
    *   Sense 3 is the *definition* of the astronomical cycle.
    *   Sense 1 is the general unit of time (twelvemonth).
    *   The phrase "six years of war" is measuring duration in standard Earth time units.
    *   WordNet hierarchy often separates the specific astronomical definition (3) from the general calendar unit (1).
    *   Example in Sense 1: "she is 4 years old". This is very similar to "six years of war" – it counts the passage of time units.
    *   Sense 3 example: "a Martian year". This implies the specific revolution period of a planet, often contrasted with Earth or used in astronomy.
    *   The text talks about geopolitics and business history. It uses "years" as a measure of duration.
    *   Standard dictionary usage for "a period of 365 days" aligns with Sense 1.

5.  **Select the best sense:** Sense 1 fits best. It refers to the standard calendar year unit used to measure duration.

    *   Index 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days".

6.  **Format the output:** JSON object `{"sense_index": 1}`.