[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: sale
Target surface form: sale
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the <t>sale</t> of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sale%1:04:00:: | definition=a particular instance of selling | examples=he has just made his first sale; they had to complete the sale before the banks closed
2. sense_key=sale%1:04:02:: | definition=the general activity of selling | examples=they tried to boost sales; laws limit the sale of handguns
3. sense_key=sale%1:04:01:: | definition=an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices | synonyms=cut-rate sale, sales event | examples=they held a sale to reduce their inventory; I got some great bargains at their annual sale
4. sense_key=sale%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling | examples=you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies; the new line of cars will soon be on sale
5. sense_key=sale%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) | synonyms=sales agreement | examples=the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "sale" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about Deutsche Bank paying a fine related to mortgage securities
 - The specific sentence is: "The issue centres on the <t>sale</t> of mortgage securities."
 - The NCUA accuses banks of misleading credit unions into buying financial products

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=sale%1:04:00:: | definition=a particular instance of selling | examples=he has just made his first sale; they had to complete the sale before the banks closed
    - This refers to a specific transaction or instance of selling something.

 2. sense_key=sale%1:04:02:: | definition=the general activity of selling | examples=they tried to boost sales; laws limit the sale of handguns
    - This refers to the general activity or practice of selling, not a specific instance.

 3. sense_key=sale%1:04:01:: | definition=an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices | synonyms=cut-rate sale, sales event | examples=they held a sale to reduce their inventory; I got some great bargains at their annual sale
    - This refers to a sales event with reduced prices (like a store sale).

 4. sense_key=sale%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling | examples=you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies; the new line of cars will soon be on sale
    - This refers to the state of being available for purchase.

 5. sense_key=sale%1:10:00:: | definition=an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) | synonyms=sales agreement | examples=the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office
    - This refers to the legal contract or agreement of sale.

 In the context: "The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities."

 This is talking about the general activity of selling mortgage securities, or potentially the practice of selling them. It's not referring to:
 - A specific instance (sense 1) - though it could be interpreted this way, the context suggests the general practice/activity
 - A discount event (sense 3) - clearly not
 - The state of being purchasable (sense 4) - "for sale" would be used for that
 - A specific legal agreement/contract (sense 5) - while there might be contracts involved, the phrase "sale of mortgage securities" typically refers to the activity or transaction type

 Between sense 1 (particular instance) and sense 2 (general activity):
 - "The sale of mortgage securities" usually refers to the general activity or practice of selling these securities.
 - However, looking at the examples for sense 2: "they tried to boost sales; laws limit the sale of handguns"
 - The example "laws limit the sale of handguns" is very similar to our context where there are disputes/regulation around the sale of mortgage securities.

 Actually, looking more carefully:
 - "The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities" - this is referring to the activity of selling mortgage securities in general, or the practice thereof, which caused the bankruptcy issues.

 But wait, looking at sense 1: "a particular instance of selling"
 And sense 2: "the general activity of selling"

 The phrase "the sale of mortgage securities" can be interpreted as the general activity (sense 2), similar to "the sale of handguns" in the example.

 However, looking at the context again: The NCUA accuses banks of misleading credit unions into buying the products. This suggests specific transactions or the general practice of selling these securities to credit unions.

 Actually, looking at WordNet structure:
 - sale%1:04:00:: is usually the specific transaction
 - sale%1:04:02:: is the general activity

 In financial/legal contexts, "sale" often refers to the act or activity of selling.

 But let me reconsider sense 5: "an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred..."
 The context mentions "settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy" and "mislead credit unions into buying". This involves the transfer of mortgage securities from banks to credit unions. This could be interpreted as the contractual agreement.

 However, "the sale of mortgage securities" is most commonly used to mean the activity or the transactions collectively.

 Looking at the examples again:
 Sense 2: "laws limit the sale of handguns" - this matches our pattern "the sale of mortgage securities"
 Sense 1: "he has just made his first sale" - specific instance
 Sense 5: "the salesman faxed the sales agreement" - specific contract

 Given the context about regulations and disputes over the practice of selling mortgage securities to credit unions, sense 2 (general activity) seems most appropriate.

 But I should double-check: is it referring to specific instances (the particular sales that happened) or the general activity?

 The text says "The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities." This is referring to the general practice/activity that caused the problem, not a specific single sale. The disputes arise from the general activity of selling these securities (potentially multiple transactions).

 Also, comparing to the example "laws limit the sale of handguns" - this is clearly sense 2, and our context is similar to regulatory action regarding the sale of financial products.

 Therefore, sense 2 (index 2) seems correct.

 Wait, I need to check the sense indices. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=sale%1:04:00::
 2. sense_key=sale%1:04:02::
 3. sense_key=sale%1:04:01::
 4. sense_key=sale%1:26:00::
 5. sense_key=sale%1:10:00::

 So sense 2 is sale%1:04:02:: - the general activity of selling.

 But let me reconsider if it could be sense 1 (particular instance). The text mentions "the bankruptcy of five major credit unions" - this suggests multiple instances of sale. But "the sale of mortgage securities" treats it as a collective concept, which aligns with sense 2.

 Actually, looking at the WordNet definitions more carefully:
 - sense 1:04:00 - "a particular instance of selling"
 - sense 1:04:02 - "the general activity of selling"

 In the context of financial regulation, when we say "the sale of mortgage-backed securities," we are usually referring to the general activity or the practice.

 Also, the example for sense 2 "laws limit the sale of handguns" is structurally identical to what we'd expect for financial regulations.

 Therefore, I choose sense index 2.

 Wait, I should verify if sense 5 could be correct. Sense 5 is "an agreement (or contract)...". While the sales involved contracts, the phrase "the sale of mortgage securities" refers to the transaction/act, not the specific contract document. The WordNet example for sense 5 mentions "sales agreement" specifically, suggesting it's about the legal document or the contractual relationship itself.

 So sense 2 is the best choice.

 Final check:
 - Context: Deutsche Bank, mortgage securities, financial crisis, credit unions buying products
 - "The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities"
 - This is about the activity of selling these securities to credit unions
 - Matches sense 2: "the general activity of selling" with example "laws limit the sale of handguns"

 Answer: {"sense_index": 2}


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: regulator
Target surface form: regulator
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market <t>regulator</t>, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=regulator%1:06:00:: | definition=any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
2. sense_key=regulator%1:18:00:: | definition=an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
3. sense_key=regulator%1:06:01:: | definition=a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | synonyms=governor

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 user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "regulator" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about Deutsche Bank paying a fine in the USA
 - It mentions "The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market <t>regulator</t>"
 - The NCUA is described as accusing banks of misleading credit unions
 - This is clearly referring to a governmental or official body that oversees/supervises financial markets

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=regulator%1:06:00:: | definition=any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
    - This is a physical device/mechanical sense (like a pressure regulator)
    - Doesn't fit the context of a financial market oversight body

 2. sense_key=regulator%1:18:00:: | definition=an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
    - This refers to a person or organization that regulates/supervises activities
    - "Financial market regulator" fits this perfectly - the NCUA is an agency that supervises financial markets
    - This is the human/institutional sense of regulator

 3. sense_key=regulator%1:06:01:: | definition=a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | synonyms=governor
    - This is also a mechanical device (specifically a governor)
    - Doesn't fit the context

 The context clearly refers to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) as a "financial market regulator" - this is an organization responsible for supervision and control of financial activities. This matches sense 2: "an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest."

 Even though the NCUA is an organization rather than an individual person, organizations can be referred to as "regulators" in this sense (as officials/authorities).

 Therefore, the best sense is sense_index 2.

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native_finish_reason: stop

provider: AtlasCloud

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: string
Target surface form: string
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a <t>string</t> of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=string%1:06:00:: | definition=a lightweight cord | synonyms=twine
2. sense_key=string%1:06:05:: | definition=stringed instruments that are played with a bow | synonyms=bowed stringed instrument | examples=the strings played superlatively well
3. sense_key=string%1:06:03:: | definition=a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed
4. sense_key=string%1:14:00:: | definition=a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding | synonyms=train | examples=a string of islands; train of mourners
5. sense_key=string%1:10:00:: | definition=a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases)
6. sense_key=string%1:06:01:: | definition=a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening | synonyms=drawstring, drawing string | examples=he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag
7. sense_key=string%1:27:00:: | definition=a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod)
8. sense_key=string%1:17:00:: | definition=(cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop | synonyms=cosmic string
9. sense_key=string%1:06:04:: | definition=a collection of objects threaded on a single strand
10. sense_key=string%1:06:02:: | definition=a necklace made by a stringing objects together | synonyms=chain, strand | examples=a string of beads; a strand of pearls

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "string" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 The sentence is: "The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a <t>string</t> of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products."

 The phrase is "a string of major banks". This means a sequence or series of banks.

 Looking at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=string%1:06:00:: | definition=a lightweight cord | synonyms=twine
 - This is about physical cord/rope. Not applicable here.

 2. sense_key=string%1:06:05:: | definition=stringed instruments that are played with a bow | synonyms=bowed stringed instrument | examples=the strings played superlatively well
 - Musical instruments. Not applicable.

 3. sense_key=string%1:06:03:: | definition=a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed
 - Musical instrument strings. Not applicable.

 4. sense_key=string%1:14:00:: | definition=a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding | synonyms=train | examples=a string of islands; train of mourners
 - This fits! "a string of major banks" means a sequence/series of banks. The examples include "a string of islands" which is similar usage.

 5. sense_key=string%1:10:00:: | definition=a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases)
 - This is about text/characters. Not applicable to banks.

 6. sense_key=string%1:06:01:: | definition=a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening | synonyms=drawstring, drawing string | examples=he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag
 - Physical object. Not applicable.

 7. sense_key=string%1:27:00:: | definition=a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod)
 - Food related. Not applicable.

 8. sense_key=string%1:17:00:: | definition=(cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop | synonyms=cosmic string
 - Physics. Not applicable.

 9. sense_key=string%1:06:04:: | definition=a collection of objects threaded on a single strand
 - Physical objects threaded together. Could be close, but the context is about banks (abstract entities), not physical objects on a strand.

 10. sense_key=string%1:06:02:: | definition=a necklace made by a stringing objects together | synonyms=chain, strand | examples=a string of beads; a strand of pearls
 - Physical jewelry. While "a string of beads" is similar, the context is about banks, not physical items.

 Sense 4 is clearly the best fit: "a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding" with examples like "a string of islands".

 The phrase "a string of major banks" means a series or sequence of banks.

 So the answer should be sense_index: 4.

 Wait, let me double-check the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=string%1:06:00::
 2. sense_key=string%1:06:05::
 3. sense_key=string%1:06:03::
 4. sense_key=string%1:14:00::
 5. sense_key=string%1:10:00::
 6. sense_key=string%1:06:01::
 7. sense_key=string%1:27:00::
 8. sense_key=string%1:17:00::
 9. sense_key=string%1:06:04::
 10. sense_key=string%1:06:02::

 So sense 4 is string%1:14:00:: which is the "sequentially ordered set" definition.

 Yes, that's correct.

 The output should be: {"sense_index": 4}

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: bank
Target surface form: banks
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major <t>banks</t> of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions.

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

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) for the target word "banks" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The text is about Deutsche Bank, a financial institution.
 - It mentions "Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine"
 - It mentions "CEO of Deutsche Bank"
 - It mentions "industry giant's past"
 - It mentions "National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator"
 - It mentions "accuses a string of major <t>banks</t> of having used false promises"
 - The context is clearly about financial institutions, banking, mortgage securities, financial crisis, etc.

 Candidate senses analysis:
 1. bank%1:17:01:: - sloping land (river bank) - Not relevant, this is about financial context.
 2. bank%1:14:00:: - a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities - This fits perfectly. Synonyms: depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company. Examples mention checks and mortgages, which fits the context about mortgage securities.
 3. bank%1:17:00:: - a long ridge or pile - Not relevant.
 4. bank%1:14:01:: - an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers - Not relevant (like a bank of switches).
 5. bank%1:21:00:: - a supply or stock held in reserve - Not relevant.
 6. bank%1:21:01:: - gambling funds - Not relevant.
 7. bank%1:17:02:: - slope in road/track - Not relevant.
 8. bank%1:06:01:: - container for money (piggy bank) - Not relevant.
 9. bank%1:06:00:: - building where banking is transacted - While related, the context refers to "major banks" as institutions/entities being accused by a regulator, not specifically the physical buildings. The sense about financial institutions (sense 2) is more appropriate.
 10. bank%1:04:00:: - flight maneuver - Not relevant.

 The target word is "banks" (plural) in the phrase "a string of major banks". This clearly refers to financial institutions like Deutsche Bank mentioned throughout the text.

 Sense 2 (bank%1:14:00::) is the correct choice: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities".

 The index for this sense in the candidate list is 2 (since it's the second item in the list).

 Wait, let me check the indexing. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01::
 2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00::
 3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00::
 ...

 So sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: is index 2.

 I need to return: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: Phala


[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: promise
Target surface form: promises
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false <t>promises</t> to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=promise%1:10:00:: | definition=a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
2. sense_key=promise%1:09:00:: | definition=grounds for feeling hopeful about the future | synonyms=hope | examples=there is little or no promise that he will recover

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target word "promises" in the given context. I need to choose between two candidate senses:

1. sense_key=promise%1:10:00:: | definition=a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
2. sense_key=promise%1:09:00:: | definition=grounds for feeling hopeful about the future | synonyms=hope | examples=there is little or no promise that he will recover

Let me analyze the context:

The context is about Deutsche Bank being fined for using "false promises" to mislead credit unions into buying financial products.

Key phrase from the context: "accuses a string of major banks of having used false <t>promises</t> to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products."

Here, "promises" refers to verbal or written commitments or assurances made by the banks to the credit unions regarding the financial products (mortgage securities). These are commitments about the quality, safety, or performance of the securities.

Sense 1 (promise%1:10:00::) is defined as "a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future" or more broadly, assurances made about something. This fits perfectly with "false promises" - meaning false assurances or commitments made to induce the credit unions to buy the securities.

Sense 2 (promise%1:09:00::) is defined as "grounds for feeling hopeful about the future" with synonyms like "hope". This would be used in contexts like "the promise of a new day" or "showing promise" (potential). The example given is "there is little or no promise that he will recover."

In the context, the banks are accused of making false commitments/assurances (promises) to mislead the credit unions. This is clearly about verbal commitments or assurances, not about hope or potential.

Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

The sense keys are:
1. promise%1:10:00::
2. promise%1:09:00::

I need to return: {"sense_index": 1}

Wait, let me double-check the indexing. The user asks for "sense_index" which corresponds to the numbered list provided. So sense 1 is index 1, sense 2 is index 2.

Yes, the first one in the list is index 1.

So the answer should be: {"sense_index": 1}

provider: DigitalOcean


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

[User]
Target lemma: value
Target surface form: value
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The <t>value</t> of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=value%1:09:00:: | definition=a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed | examples=the value assigned was 16 milliseconds
2. sense_key=value%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable | examples=the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world
3. sense_key=value%1:21:00:: | definition=the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else | synonyms=economic value | examples=he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices
4. sense_key=value%1:07:01:: | definition=relative darkness or lightness of a color; -Joe Hing Lowe | examples=I establish the colors and principal values by organizing the painting into three values--dark, medium...and light
5. sense_key=value%1:28:00:: | definition=(music) the relative duration of a musical note | synonyms=time value, note value
6. sense_key=value%1:09:01:: | definition=an ideal accepted by some individual or group | examples=he has old-fashioned values

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "value" in the given context. Let me analyze the context carefully.

The context is about Deutsche Bank paying a fine related to mortgage securities sold to credit unions. The specific sentence containing the target word is: "The <t>value</t> of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions."

So we're talking about the value of securities (financial instruments) dropping during the financial crisis. This refers to the monetary worth or price of these securities decreasing.

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=value%1:09:00:: | definition=a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed | examples=the value assigned was 16 milliseconds
   - This seems to be about numerical quantities in a general sense, like measurements. Not quite right for financial securities.

2. sense_key=value%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable | examples=the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world
   - This is about abstract worth or desirability, not specifically monetary.

3. sense_key=value%1:21:00:: | definition=the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else | synonyms=economic value | examples=he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices
   - This mentions "amount of money", "economic value", and estimating value of produce at prices. This fits perfectly with the value of securities dropping - it's about the monetary worth or market price.

4. sense_key=value%1:07:01:: | definition=relative darkness or lightness of a color...
   - This is about art/color. Not relevant.

5. sense_key=value%1:28:00:: | definition=(music) the relative duration of a musical note...
   - Music term. Not relevant.

6. sense_key=value%1:09:01:: | definition=an ideal accepted by some individual or group...
   - This is about moral/ethical values. Not relevant.

Sense 3 is clearly the best fit. It specifically mentions "economic value" as a synonym, and the definition mentions "the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else." In the context, the securities have a monetary value that dropped, which aligns with this economic/financial sense of value.

The example given for sense 3 is "he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices" which is also about estimating monetary worth, similar to how the securities have a value that can drop.

Therefore, the answer should be 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: security
Target surface form: securities
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the <t>securities</t> dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=security%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being free from danger or injury | examples=we support the armed services in the name of national security
2. sense_key=security%1:21:01:: | definition=defense against financial failure; financial independence | synonyms=protection | examples=his pension gave him security in his old age; insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
3. sense_key=security%1:12:00:: | definition=freedom from anxiety or fear | examples=the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
4. sense_key=security%1:21:04:: | definition=a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | synonyms=certificate | examples=he held several valuable securities
5. sense_key=security%1:21:00:: | definition=property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation | synonyms=surety | examples=bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
6. sense_key=security%1:14:00:: | definition=a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers | synonyms=security department | examples=the head of security was a former policeman
7. sense_key=security%1:10:00:: | definition=a guarantee that an obligation will be met | synonyms=surety
8. sense_key=security%1:06:00:: | definition=an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in | synonyms=security system, security measure
9. sense_key=security%1:04:00:: | definition=measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | synonyms=security measures | examples=military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "securities" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about Deutsche Bank paying a fine in the USA
 - It mentions "the sale of mortgage securities"
 - It mentions "the value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis"
 - It mentions credit unions buying "financial products"
 - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is mentioned as a financial market regulator
 - The context is clearly financial/banking related

 Now let me look at the candidate senses:

 1. security%1:26:00:: - "the state of being free from danger or injury" - This is about safety/protection in general, not financial instruments.

 2. security%1:21:01:: - "defense against financial failure; financial independence" - This is about having financial security/protection, not the instruments themselves.

 3. security%1:12:00:: - "freedom from anxiety or fear" - Emotional state, not relevant here.

 4. security%1:21:04:: - "a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends" - synonyms=certificate - examples="he held several valuable securities" - This matches perfectly! "Mortgage securities" are financial instruments/investments.

 5. security%1:21:00:: - "property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation" - This is collateral/surety, not the same as mortgage-backed securities.

 6. security%1:14:00:: - "a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers" - This is about a security department/guard service.

 7. security%1:10:00:: - "a guarantee that an obligation will be met" - This is a surety/guarantee.

 8. security%1:06:00:: - "an electrical device that sets off an alarm" - Security system.

 9. security%1:04:00:: - "measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage" - Security measures.

 The context clearly refers to "mortgage securities" which are financial instruments - specifically mortgage-backed securities. The text mentions:
 - "sale of mortgage securities"
 - "value of the securities dropped"
 - "buying the financial products"
 - "financial crisis"

 This aligns with sense 4: "a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends" with synonym "certificate" and example "he held several valuable securities".

 The word "securities" in financial contexts almost always refers to stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments (sense 4), not to safety or collateral.

 Therefore, the correct sense is index 4.

 Wait, let me check the indexing. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=security%1:26:00::
 2. sense_key=security%1:21:01::
 3. sense_key=security%1:12:00::
 4. sense_key=security%1:21:04::
 5. sense_key=security%1:21:00::
 6. sense_key=security%1:14:00::
 7. sense_key=security%1:10:00::
 8. sense_key=security%1:06:00::
 9. sense_key=security%1:04:00::

 So sense 4 is the one with definition "a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment..."

 Yes, that's the correct one.

 The answer should be: {"sense_index": 4}

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: crisis
Target surface form: crisis
Context:
Deutsche Bank pays multi-million pound fine in the USA Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial <t>crisis</t> and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crisis%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | examples=they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
2. sense_key=crisis%1:11:00:: | definition=a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | examples=after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "crisis" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The text is about Deutsche Bank paying a fine related to the financial crisis
- Specifically mentions "the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis"
- Also mentions "The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis"
- This is clearly referring to the 2008 financial crisis or similar economic downturn

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=crisis%1:26:00:: | definition=an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty | examples=they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
   - This seems to fit well. The example mentions "economic crisis" and going bankrupt, which matches the context about financial crisis, bankruptcy of credit unions, and dropping value of securities.

2. sense_key=crisis%1:11:00:: | definition=a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | examples=after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better
   - This seems to be more about a turning point in a process or medical context (the example mentions a patient). While a financial crisis could be seen as a turning point, the specific context here emphasizes the economic instability, danger, and difficulty (bankruptcies, dropping values) rather than just a turning point.

The key clues:
- "financial crisis" is a common collocation for sense 1 (economic/financial instability)
- The context mentions bankruptcy, dropping values, disputes - all indicating "extreme danger or difficulty" in an economic sense
- The example for sense 1 explicitly mentions "economic crisis" and bankruptcy
- Sense 2's example is medical ("patient either dies or gets better"), suggesting a different domain

Therefore, sense 1 (crisis%1:26:00::) is the best fit.

The user wants the output as: {"sense_index": 1}

Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user lists:
1. sense_key=crisis%1:26:00::
2. sense_key=crisis%1:11:00::

So sense_index should be 1.

Actually, looking carefully at the WordNet sense keys:
- crisis%1:26:00:: corresponds to the "unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty" sense (noun.state)
- crisis%1:11:00:: corresponds to the "crucial stage or turning point" sense (noun.event)

The context is definitely about the financial/economic crisis as a period of economic instability and danger, not just a turning point. The phrase "financial crisis" almost always maps to the first sense in WordNet.

So the answer is {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: issue
Target surface form: issue
Context:
Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the <t>issue</t> without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=issue%1:09:01:: | definition=an important question that is in dispute and must be settled | examples=the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone; politicians never discuss the real issues
2. sense_key=issue%1:10:00:: | definition=one of a series published periodically | synonyms=number | examples=she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
3. sense_key=issue%1:09:00:: | definition=some situation or event that is thought about | synonyms=topic, subject, matter | examples=he kept drifting off the topic; he had been thinking about the subject for several years
4. sense_key=issue%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) | synonyms=issuing, issuance | examples=a new issue of stamps; the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago
5. sense_key=issue%1:21:01:: | definition=supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government | synonyms=military issue, government issue
6. sense_key=issue%1:21:00:: | definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | synonyms=return, take, takings, proceeds, yield, payoff | examples=the average return was about 5%
7. sense_key=issue%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
8. sense_key=issue%1:18:00:: | definition=the immediate descendants of a person | synonyms=offspring, progeny | examples=she was the mother of many offspring; he died without issue
9. sense_key=issue%1:11:00:: | definition=the becoming visible | synonyms=emergence, egress | examples=not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins
10. sense_key=issue%1:06:00:: | definition=an opening that permits escape or release | synonyms=exit, outlet, way out | examples=he blocked the way out; the canyon had only one issue
11. sense_key=issue%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of issuing printed materials | synonyms=publication

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) on the word "issue" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about Deutsche Bank facing fines and settling disputes regarding mortgage securities.
 - The specific sentence containing the target word is: "We are happy to have resolved the <t>issue</t> without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York.

 Looking at the context:
 - The "issue" refers to the dispute/disagreement/problem between Deutsche Bank and the NCUA regarding the sale of mortgage securities.
 - It's something that needed to be "resolved" (settled).
 - It involves a legal/financial matter that was settled out of court.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=issue%1:09:01:: | definition=an important question that is in dispute and must be settled | examples=the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone; politicians never discuss the real issues
    - This fits well. The context is about a dispute that needed to be settled (resolved). The example "the issue could be settled..." matches the usage here "resolved the issue".

 2. sense_key=issue%1:10:00:: | definition=one of a series published periodically | synonyms=number | examples=she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
    - This is about magazines/publications. Not relevant here.

 3. sense_key=issue%1:09:00:: | definition=some situation or event that is thought about | synonyms=topic, subject, matter | examples=he kept drifting off the topic; he had been thinking about the subject for several years
    - This is more general - a topic or subject. While the legal dispute could be called a "topic", sense 1 is more specific about being "in dispute and must be settled", which matches the context of a legal settlement better.

 4. sense_key=issue%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) | synonyms=issuing, issuance | examples=a new issue of stamps; the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago
    - This is about issuing/distributing things. Not relevant.

 5. sense_key=issue%1:21:01:: | definition=supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government | synonyms=military issue, government issue
    - Military/government supplies. Not relevant.

 6. sense_key=issue%1:21:00:: | definition=the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | synonyms=return, take, takings, proceeds, yield, payoff | examples=the average return was about 5%
    - Financial returns. Not relevant to the usage here.

 7. sense_key=issue%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business
    - This is about results/consequences. While the legal problem is a consequence of previous actions, the word "issue" here refers to the dispute itself, not the outcome.

 8. sense_key=issue%1:18:00:: | definition=the immediate descendants of a person | synonyms=offspring, progeny | examples=she was the mother of many offspring; he died without issue
    - Children/descendants. Not relevant.

 9. sense_key=issue%1:11:00:: | definition=the becoming visible | synonyms=emergence, egress | examples=not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins
    - Emerging/coming out. Not relevant.

 10. sense_key=issue%1:06:00:: | definition=an opening that permits escape or release | synonyms=exit, outlet, way out | examples=he blocked the way out; the canyon had only one issue
    - Physical exit/opening. Not relevant.

 11. sense_key=issue%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of issuing printed materials | synonyms=publication
    - Publishing. Not relevant.

 Comparing sense 1 and sense 3:
 - Sense 1: "an important question that is in dispute and must be settled"
 - Sense 3: "some situation or event that is thought about" (topic, subject, matter)

 The context specifically mentions:
 - "settle disputes" (earlier in the text)
 - "resolved the issue"
 - Legal context where parties avoid going to court
 - The NCUA accuses banks of misconduct

 This is clearly a dispute or contested matter that needs settlement. Sense 1 is the best fit because it specifically mentions "in dispute and must be settled", which matches "resolved the issue" perfectly.

 Sense 3 is too general. While you could say "the issue centres on..." earlier in the text might use sense 3 (topic/subject), the specific target instance "resolved the issue" strongly points to sense 1 (a dispute to be settled).

 Wait, let me double-check the target. The target is in the quote: "resolved the <t>issue</t>".

 Actually, looking at the text again:
 "The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities." - This could be sense 3 (topic/subject) or sense 1 (matter in dispute).
 "We are happy to have resolved the <t>issue</t> without the parties going to court" - This is clearly sense 1. You resolve a dispute. The example for sense 1 even says "the issue could be settled".

 So the answer should be sense index 1.

 Wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=issue%1:09:01::
 2. sense_key=issue%1:10:00::
 3. sense_key=issue%1:09:00::
 ...

 So sense index 1 corresponds to the first one in the list.

 But let me verify the WordNet sense keys to make sure I understand the indices correctly.
 - issue%1:09:01:: is sense 1 in the list
 - issue%1:09:00:: is sense 3 in the list

 In WordNet, issue%1:09:01:: is "an important question that is in dispute and must be settled"
 And issue%1:09:00:: is "some situation or event that is thought about"

 The context clearly supports sense 1 (index 1): "an important question that is in dispute and must be settled" because:
 1. It's about a legal dispute (settled for $145 million)
 2. The verb "resolved" collocates with this sense (as shown in the example "the issue could be settled")
 3. It involves parties avoiding court

 Therefore, the answer is {"sense_index": 1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: new_york
Target surface form: New York
Context:
Fresh trouble is following hard on the heels of the uproar around Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank faces a multi-million pound fine in the USA. As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in <t>New York</t>. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=new_york%1:15:01:: | definition=the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center | synonyms=New York City, Greater New York
2. sense_key=new_york%1:15:00:: | definition=a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies | synonyms=New York State, Empire State, NY
3. sense_key=new_york%1:15:02:: | definition=one of the British colonies that formed the United States

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the target lemma "new_york" with the surface form "New York" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The text is about Deutsche Bank facing fines in the USA.
 - It mentions a Deutsche Bank spokesman speaking in "New York".
 - The context involves financial matters, settlements, and banking regulations in the USA.
 - When a bank spokesman speaks from a location in the context of US financial news, "New York" typically refers to New York City, which is a major financial center.

 Candidate senses analysis:
 1. sense_key=new_york%1:15:01:: - This refers to the city (New York City), described as the largest city in New York State, located at the mouth of the Hudson river, a major financial and cultural center.
 2. sense_key=new_york%1:15:00:: - This refers to the state (New York State).
 3. sense_key=new_york%1:15:02:: - This refers to the British colony (historical).

 In the context:
 - "a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York" - This refers to a location where the spokesman is based or speaking from.
 - Given that Deutsche Bank has major operations in New York City (financial district), and the context involves US financial regulations and settlements, this most likely refers to New York City.
 - The phrase "in New York" when referring to where a spokesman is located in a financial news context almost always means New York City, not the state.
 - The synonyms for sense 1 include "New York City" and "Greater New York".
 - The definition mentions it's a major financial center, which fits the context of banking and financial settlements.

 Therefore, sense 1 is the best choice.

 I need to return a JSON object: {"sense_index": 1}

 Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=new_york%1:15:01::
 2. sense_key=new_york%1:15:00::
 3. sense_key=new_york%1:15:02::

 So sense 1 is the city, sense 2 is the state, sense 3 is the colony.

 Yes, "New York" in "spokesman in New York" referring to a financial context is the city.

 The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Moonshot AI


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

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: bank
Context:
As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The <t>bank</t> did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars.

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) on the word "bank" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about Deutsche Bank, which is clearly a financial institution.
 - It mentions "Deutsche Bank", "industry giant", "financial market regulator", "credit unions", "mortgage securities", "Citigroup"
 - The target word "bank" appears in the sentence: "The <t>bank</t> did not admit culpability in the settlement."
 - This refers to Deutsche Bank, which is a financial institution.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=bank%1:17:01:: - sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) - This is about geography/rivers, not finance.
 2. sense_key=bank%1:14:00:: - a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities - This matches perfectly. Synonyms include depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company. Examples mention cashing checks and mortgages.
 3. sense_key=bank%1:17:00:: - a long ridge or pile - Physical object, not relevant.
 4. sense_key=bank%1:14:01:: - an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers - Like a bank of switches, not relevant.
 5. sense_key=bank%1:21:00:: - a supply or stock held in reserve - Not the right context.
 6. sense_key=bank%1:21:01:: - the funds held by a gambling house - Not relevant here.
 7. sense_key=bank%1:17:02:: - a slope in the turn of a road or track - Not relevant.
 8. sense_key=bank%1:06:01:: - a container for keeping money at home (piggy bank) - Not a financial institution.
 9. sense_key=bank%1:06:00:: - a building in which the business of banking transacted - This is the physical building, but the context refers to Deutsche Bank as an entity/institution that pays money and admits culpability, not specifically the building. However, sense 2 (financial institution) is more appropriate because:
    - The text discusses Deutsche Bank as an institution making payments
    - "The bank did not admit culpability" - institutions admit culpability, buildings don't
    - It's contrasted with Citigroup (another financial institution)
 10. sense_key=bank%1:04:00:: - a flight maneuver - Not relevant.

 So the best sense is sense 2: bank%1:14:00:: - a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities.

 Wait, let me double-check sense 9 vs sense 2. Sense 9 is "a building in which the business of banking transacted". The context is talking about Deutsche Bank paying money, settling disputes, not admitting culpability. These are actions of a financial institution (sense 2), not a building (sense 9). While sense 9 could theoretically fit in some contexts (e.g., "the bank is on the corner"), here the subject is clearly the financial entity.

 Also, looking at the examples for sense 2: "he cashed a check at the bank; that bank holds the mortgage on my home" - these refer to the institution.

 The context mentions "Deutsche Bank", "Citigroup", "financial market regulator", "credit unions" - all financial institutions.

 Therefore, sense index 2 is the correct answer.

 The user wants the output as: {"sense_index": 2}

 Wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=...
 2. sense_key=...
 3. sense_key=...
 etc.

 So sense 2 corresponds to index 2.

 Actually, looking carefully at the format:
 "Candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=...
 2. sense_key=...
 ..."

 So I should return the number from the list. The second item in the list is the financial institution sense.

 Therefore: {"sense_index": 2}

provider: ModelRun


[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: settlement
Target surface form: settlement
Context:
As if the problems at home were not already enough for Deutsche Bank, the industry giant's past in the USA is now also catching up with it. Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank will pay 145 million dollars (106 million Euros) to settle disputes arising from the bankruptcy of five major credit unions during the financial crisis. The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the <t>settlement</t>. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=settlement%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government | synonyms=colony | examples=the American colony in Paris
2. sense_key=settlement%1:14:01:: | definition=a community of people smaller than a town | synonyms=village, small town
3. sense_key=settlement%1:10:00:: | definition=a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
4. sense_key=settlement%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies | synonyms=colonization, colonisation | examples=the British colonization of America
5. sense_key=settlement%1:09:00:: | definition=something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making | synonyms=resolution, closure | examples=they finally reached a settlement with the union; they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences
6. sense_key=settlement%1:15:00:: | definition=an area where a group of families live together
7. sense_key=settlement%1:04:00:: | definition=termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities | synonyms=liquidation

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) on the word "settlement" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - Deutsche Bank is paying money to settle disputes
 - The context mentions: "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court"
 - It mentions: "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement"
 - This is clearly about a legal/financial agreement to resolve a dispute

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. settlement%1:14:00:: - a body of people who settle far from home (colony) - This is about colonization/immigration, not relevant here.

 2. settlement%1:14:01:: - a community smaller than a town (village) - Not relevant, this is about a physical place.

 3. settlement%1:10:00:: - a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it - This looks promising. It's about resolving a matter.

 4. settlement%1:04:01:: - the act of colonizing - Not relevant.

 5. settlement%1:09:00:: - something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making - This also looks very relevant. Examples mention "they finally reached a settlement with the union" which is exactly the type of legal/financial settlement described in the text.

 6. settlement%1:15:00:: - an area where families live together - Not relevant.

 7. settlement%1:04:00:: - termination of a business operation by using its assets (liquidation) - Not quite right, this is about bankruptcy liquidation, not about resolving a dispute through payment.

 Now I need to distinguish between sense 3 and sense 5:

 Sense 3: settlement%1:10:00:: - "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
 Sense 5: settlement%1:09:00:: - "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making" with examples including "they finally reached a settlement with the union"

 The context is about Deutsche Bank paying money to settle disputes, and specifically mentions "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement." This is clearly referring to a legal settlement or agreement to resolve a dispute.

 Looking at the examples for sense 5: "they finally reached a settlement with the union" - this is exactly the type of usage. It's a noun referring to the agreement or resolution reached between parties.

 Sense 3 seems more abstract: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it" - this could work but seems more like the act or process of resolving.

 Actually, looking carefully:
 - Sense 3 (1:10:00) is under noun.communication (1:10) - this is likely the legal agreement/document sense
 - Sense 5 (1:09:00) is under noun.cognition (1:09) - this is the mental state or decision outcome

 Wait, let me reconsider the WordNet lexicographer file names:
 - 1:10 usually refers to nouns denoting communicative processes and contents (like agreements, contracts, etc.)
 - 1:09 usually refers to nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

 But actually, looking at the examples for sense 5: "they finally reached a settlement with the union" - this is clearly the legal/financial agreement sense.

 Let me check the exact WordNet definitions again carefully:

 Sense 3: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
 Sense 5: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making" - example: "they finally reached a settlement with the union; they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"

 The example in sense 5 matches perfectly with the context: reaching a settlement to resolve a dispute (without going to court).

 Sense 7 is about liquidation/bankruptcy termination - not quite right because while the context mentions bankruptcy of credit unions, the settlement is about resolving the dispute over mortgage securities, not about liquidating Deutsche Bank.

 So sense 5 (index 5) seems best: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making" with the example of reaching a settlement with a union.

 Wait, I need to check the indexing. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=settlement%1:14:00::
 2. sense_key=settlement%1:14:01::
 3. sense_key=settlement%1:10:00::
 4. sense_key=settlement%1:04:01::
 5. sense_key=settlement%1:09:00::
 6. sense_key=settlement%1:15:00::
 7. sense_key=settlement%1:04:00::

 So:
 - Index 3 corresponds to settlement%1:10:00:: (conclusive resolution)
 - Index 5 corresponds to settlement%1:09:00:: (something settled or resolved; outcome of decision making)

 In the context: "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement."

 This refers to the agreement reached between Deutsche Bank and the NCUA to resolve the dispute. This is a legal settlement.

 In WordNet, the legal/financial settlement sense is typically:
 - settlement%1:10:00:: (noun.communication) - "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
 OR
 - settlement%1:09:00:: (noun.cognition) - "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making"

 But looking at the examples provided in the candidate list:
 - For sense 5: "they finally reached a settlement with the union" - this is the exact sense we need.

 Actually, looking at standard WordNet:
 - settlement#n#1: "a body of people who settle far from home..." (colony)
 - settlement#n#2: "a community of people smaller than a town" (village)
 - settlement#n#3: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
 - settlement#n#4: "the act of colonizing..."
 - settlement#n#5: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making" - example: "they finally reached a settlement with the union"
 - settlement#n#6: "an area where a group of families live together"
 - settlement#n#7: "termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities"

 The context describes a legal agreement where Deutsche Bank pays money to resolve disputes. This matches sense 5 (index 5 in the list) which has the example "they finally reached a settlement with the union."

 However, sense 3 "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it" could also fit.

 But sense 5 specifically mentions reaching a settlement with a union (a labor dispute), which is analogous to this financial dispute. Also, sense 5 is defined as "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making" which fits the context of the bank resolving the issue without going to court.

 Sense 3 seems more like the general concept of resolution, while sense 5 is more specific to agreements between parties.

 Actually, looking at the lexicographer files:
 - 1:10 is communication (documents, agreements)
 - 1:09 is cognition (concepts, decisions)

 A legal settlement can be viewed as both:
 1. The agreement/document itself (communication)
 2. The outcome/resolution (cognition)

 But the example "they finally reached a settlement with the union" strongly suggests sense 5 is the correct one for this context.

 Also, the phrase "in the settlement" suggests the agreement or resolution itself.

 Let me double-check sense 7 (liquidation). The context mentions "bankruptcy of five major credit unions" but the settlement is what Deutsche Bank is paying to resolve the dispute, not the liquidation of the credit unions. So sense 7 is incorrect.

 Therefore, the best choice is index 5.

 Wait, I should verify the exact wording of the definitions once more to be sure.

 Sense 3: "a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it"
 Sense 5: "something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making"

 The phrase "The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement" refers to the agreement reached. In legal contexts, a settlement is an agreement between parties to resolve a dispute without going to trial.

 WordNet sense 5 (settlement%1:09:00::) has the example: "they finally reached a settlement with the union" - this is exactly the usage here.

 Sense 3 doesn't have that specific example and seems more general.

 Therefore, the answer should be {"sense_index": 5}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: dollar
Target surface form: dollars
Context:
The issue centres on the sale of mortgage securities. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million <t>dollars</t>. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dollar%1:23:00:: | definition=the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
2. sense_key=dollar%1:21:00:: | definition=a piece of paper money worth one dollar | synonyms=dollar bill, one dollar bill, buck, clam
3. sense_key=dollar%1:21:01:: | definition=a United States coin worth one dollar | examples=the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States
4. sense_key=dollar%1:10:00:: | definition=a symbol of commercialism or greed | synonyms=dollar mark, dollar sign | examples=he worships the almighty dollar; the dollar sign means little to him

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "dollars" in the given context.

 Context analysis:
 - The text is about a financial settlement between banks and the NCUA
 - Citigroup agreed to pay "20.5 million dollars"
 - This is clearly referring to a monetary amount/currency
 - The amount is 20.5 million, which is a large sum of money being paid as a settlement

 Candidate sense analysis:
 1. dollar%1:23:00:: - "the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents"
    - This refers to the currency unit itself (the abstract monetary unit)
    - When we say "20.5 million dollars", we're referring to the monetary unit/currency
    - This is the most general sense of the currency

 2. dollar%1:21:00:: - "a piece of paper money worth one dollar" (synonyms: dollar bill, buck, clam)
    - This refers to the physical paper bill specifically
    - In the context of "20.5 million dollars", we're not talking about 20.5 million physical paper bills
    - We're talking about the monetary value/amount

 3. dollar%1:21:01:: - "a United States coin worth one dollar"
    - This refers to the physical coin
    - Clearly not applicable here as we're talking about millions in a settlement

 4. dollar%1:10:00:: - "a symbol of commercialism or greed" (dollar mark, dollar sign)
    - This is a figurative/metaphorical sense
    - Not applicable in this financial context where actual money is being discussed

 The best sense is sense 1: "the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents"
 - When we say "20.5 million dollars" in a financial settlement context, we mean 20.5 million units of the currency (the dollar)
 - This is the standard way to express monetary amounts
 - It's not referring to physical bills (sense 2) or coins (sense 3), nor is it metaphorical (sense 4)

 The index for sense 1 is 1.

 Wait, let me check the sense keys again:
 1. sense_key=dollar%1:23:00::
 2. sense_key=dollar%1:21:00::
 3. sense_key=dollar%1:21:01::
 4. sense_key=dollar%1:10:00::

 So the indices are:
 1 -> index 1
 2 -> index 2
 3 -> index 3
 4 -> index 4

 The question asks for the "single best indexed sense". The first sense (dollar%1:23:00::) is the correct one, so the answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.

 Let me double-check:
 - "20.5 million dollars" - this is a sum of money, referring to the currency unit
 - Sense 1 is the unit of currency
 - Sense 2 is the physical bill
 - Sense 3 is the physical coin
 - Sense 4 is the symbol/metaphor

 Yes, definitely sense 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: responsiveness
Target surface form: responsiveness
Context:
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the <t>responsiveness</t> of the two banks. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=responsiveness%1:09:00:: | definition=responsive to stimulation | synonyms=reactivity
2. sense_key=responsiveness%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) on the word "responsiveness" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks (Deutsche Bank and Citigroup).
 - These banks settled lawsuits without going to court, agreeing to pay money (Citigroup agreed to pay $20.5 million).
 - The chairman is praising the banks for their responsiveness.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=responsiveness%1:09:00:: | definition=responsive to stimulation | synonyms=reactivity
    - This seems to be about physical/biological reactivity to stimuli. Not appropriate for banks in a legal/financial settlement context.

 2. sense_key=responsiveness%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events
    - This is about the quality of being responsive - reacting quickly. While it mentions "as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion", the core definition is "the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly".
    - In the context of banks settling legal issues, "responsiveness" here likely means they were cooperative, quick to respond, and willing to resolve the issue without litigation.

 Wait, let me reconsider. The context is about banks settling lawsuits. The NCUA chairman welcomed their "responsiveness". This likely means she welcomed their willingness to respond to the accusations/claims and settle the matter.

 Sense 2 mentions "reacting quickly" and "responding with emotion to people and events" - but the "reacting quickly" part fits. However, looking at WordNet, sense 1:09:00 is likely the "reactivity" sense (physical/chemical), while 1:07:00 is the attribute/quality sense.

 Actually, looking at the WordNet structure:
 - 1:09:00 would be under noun.cognition or noun.attribute?
 - The first sense (1:09:00) with synonym "reactivity" suggests it's about physical reactivity (like chemical responsiveness or biological responsiveness).
 - The second sense (1:07:00) is about the quality of being responsive in a general sense, particularly for people.

 In the context of banks settling a lawsuit, "responsiveness" means they were responsive to the claims/accusations - they responded to the situation by settling. This fits sense 2 (the quality of being responsive).

 However, I should check if there's a more specific sense. The context suggests the banks were cooperative and willing to engage in settlement talks. This is about their responsiveness to the regulator's concerns.

 Sense 2 says "as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events" - banks aren't people, but they can be described as having the quality of responsiveness in terms of reacting quickly and appropriately to situations.

 Actually, looking at the definition again: "the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events"

 The first part "the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly" is the general definition. The second part "as a quality of people..." is a specific application. But banks can be described as having the quality of responsiveness in the sense of reacting quickly/cooperatively to legal demands.

 Sense 1 (reactivity) is definitely wrong - that's for physical/chemical reactions.

 So sense 2 is the correct choice.

 Wait, I need to be careful. The user says "WordNet glosses are schematic". This means I shouldn't just rely on the gloss text provided, but should understand the actual WordNet senses.

 In WordNet:
 - responsiveness%1:09:00:: is likely the noun referring to the property of being responsive in a reactive sense (like immune responsiveness, chemical responsiveness) - often synonymous with reactivity.
 - responsiveness%1:07:00:: is likely the noun referring to the attribute/quality of being responsive (like a responsive government, responsive service).

 In the context: "welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks" - this is clearly praising them for being cooperative and quick to settle. This is the quality/attribute sense, not the physical reactivity sense.

 Therefore, sense 2 (responsiveness%1:07:00::) is correct.

 The JSON should be: {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: bank
Target surface form: banks
Context:
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products. The value of the securities dropped dramatically during the financial crisis and brought down the credit unions. "We are happy to have resolved the issue without the parties going to court," said a Deutsche Bank spokesman in New York. The bank did not admit culpability in the settlement. The same is true of Citigroup, which agreed to pay 20.5 million dollars. The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two <t>banks</t>. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is responsible for the US credit unions and intervenes in bankruptcies to protect customer deposits.

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

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

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify the correct sense of the word "banks" in the given context. Let me analyze the text.

The context is about financial institutions: "The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a financial market regulator, accuses a string of major banks of having used false promises to mislead credit unions into buying the financial products."

Later it mentions: "The NCUA chairman, Debbie Matz, welcomed the responsiveness of the two banks."

And mentions "Deutsche Bank" and "Citigroup" - these are clearly financial institutions.

Looking at the candidate senses:
1. Sloping land beside water - not relevant here
2. Financial institution that accepts deposits and channels money into lending - this matches perfectly (synonyms: depository financial institution, banking concern, banking company)
3. Long ridge or pile - not relevant
4. Arrangement of similar objects in a row - not relevant
5. Supply or stock held in reserve - not relevant in this context
6. Funds held by gambling house - not relevant
7. Slope in turn of road - not relevant
8. Container for keeping money at home - not relevant
9. Building in which banking is transacted - possible, but less likely than sense 2 when referring to the institutions themselves
10. Flight maneuver - not relevant

The text mentions "Deutsche Bank" and "Citigroup" which are banking institutions, and talks about them paying settlements, being regulated by NCUA (a financial regulator), and mentions "credit unions" which are also financial institutions.

Sense 2 (bank%1:14:00::) is the best fit: "a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities"

Sense 9 could be argued as "building" but the context clearly refers to the institutions/companies themselves (Deutsche Bank, Citigroup as entities that pay settlements and admit culpability), not just the buildings.

The index in the list provided is 2 (since it starts at 1).

So the answer should be: {"sense_index": 2}