[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: republican
Target surface form: Republican
Context:
Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the <t>Republican</t> House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%3:01:01:: | definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator; Republican party politics
2. sense_key=republican%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; - United States Constitution; ; - Philip Marsh; -Nathaniel Hawthorne | examples=the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government; a very republican notion

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 "Republican" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text discusses "Democratic legislators" vs "Republican colleagues"
 - It mentions "GOP senators" (GOP = Grand Old Party = Republican Party)
 - It talks about "congressional Republicans"
 - It compares "Democratic House attendance rate" with "Republican House attendance rate"
 - The context is clearly about political parties in the United States Congress

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=republican%3:01:01:: | definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator; Republican party politics
    - This sense refers to the Republican Party (the political party in the US)
    - Examples mention "Republican senator" and "Republican party politics"

 2. sense_key=republican%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government...
    - This sense refers to the concept of a republican form of government (as opposed to monarchy or other forms)
    - Examples mention "republican form of government" and "republican notion"

 In the context provided:
 - "Republican colleagues" refers to members of the Republican Party
 - "GOP senators" confirms this is about the political party (GOP = Republican Party)
 - "congressional Republicans" confirms this is about the political party
 - "Republican House attendance rate" compares the attendance rates of Republican members of the House vs Democratic members

 The context is clearly about the Republican Party as a political entity, not about the concept of republican government in the abstract sense.

 Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

 The user wants me to return a JSON object like {"sense_index": 3} but with the correct index. Since sense 1 is the correct one, I should return {"sense_index": 1}.

 Wait, let me double-check the sense keys:
 - sense_key=republican%3:01:01:: - this is the first one listed
 - sense_key=republican%5:00:00:democratic:00 - this is the second one listed

 So the index would be 1 for the first sense.

 Actually, looking at the format requested: "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."

 This suggests I should return the index number of the sense in the list provided. The first sense is index 1, the second is index 2.

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

 Let me verify once more:
 - Context: Democratic legislators vs Republican colleagues - clearly political party context
 - GOP senators - GOP is explicitly the Republican Party
 - congressional Republicans - clearly the party members
 - Republican House attendance rate - comparing party members' attendance

 Yes, this is definitely sense 1: relating to or belonging to the Republican Party.

 Sense 2 would be used in contexts like "a republican form of government" or discussing republicanism as a political philosophy/system of government, not the specific political party.

 The answer is sense_index: 1.

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

[User]
Target lemma: attendance
Target surface form: attendance
Context:
Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House <t>attendance</t> rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attendance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) | synonyms=attending
2. sense_key=attendance%1:28:00:: | definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
3. sense_key=attendance%1:14:00:: | definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent

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 "attendance" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The text discusses Democratic vs Republican legislators' behavior
- It mentions "attendance rates on roll-call votes"
- It compares "Democratic House attendance rate" vs "Republican House attendance rate"
- The context is about how often legislators are present for roll-call votes

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=attendance%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) | synonyms=attending
   - This refers to the act itself of being present.

2. sense_key=attendance%1:28:00:: | definition=the frequency with which a person is present | examples=a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade
   - This refers to the frequency or rate of being present. The example mentions a student's attendance as a factor in her grade, which is about the frequency/rate of showing up.

3. sense_key=attendance%1:14:00:: | definition=the number of people that are present | examples=attendance was up by 50 per cent
   - This refers to the count of people present (e.g., crowd size).

In the context:
- "attendance rates" - this explicitly refers to a rate/frequency
- "Democratic House attendance rate" - again, a rate
- The comparison is about how frequently legislators show up for votes

Sense 2 specifically mentions "the frequency with which a person is present" and gives the example of a student's attendance being a factor in her grade. This matches perfectly with "attendance rate" in the legislative context - it's about the frequency/rate of being present at roll-call votes.

Sense 1 is about the act of being present, not the rate.
Sense 3 is about the number of people present (head count), not the frequency of an individual's presence.

Therefore, sense 2 is the best fit.

Wait, let me double-check the WordNet sense keys and indices. The user lists them as:
1. sense_key=attendance%1:04:00::
2. sense_key=attendance%1:28:00::
3. sense_key=attendance%1:14:00::

So the indices are 1, 2, and 3. I need to return {"sense_index": 2}.

Let me verify:
- The context talks about "attendance rates" - this is clearly about frequency
- "Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes"
- "The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate"

Yes, this is about the frequency with which legislators are present. Sense 2.

Actually, looking at the target surface form: "attendance" in "Republican House <t>attendance</t> rate". The phrase is "attendance rate". This is definitely about frequency.

Sense 2: "the frequency with which a person is present" - perfect match.
Sense 1: "the act of being present" - this would be if it said "his attendance at the meeting" (the act itself)
Sense 3: "the number of people that are present" - this would be "attendance was 500 people"

So the answer is sense_index 2.

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

[User]
Target lemma: rate
Target surface form: rate
Context:
Three pieces of evidence corroborate the key assumption that Democratic legislators are more willing to engage in local benefit - seeking than their Republican colleagues. First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance <t>rate</t> since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rate%1:28:00:: | definition=a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit | examples=they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour; the rate of change was faster than expected
2. sense_key=rate%1:21:00:: | definition=amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis | synonyms=charge per unit | examples=a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
3. sense_key=rate%1:07:00:: | definition=the relative speed of progress or change | synonyms=pace | examples=he lived at a fast pace; he works at a great rate
4. sense_key=rate%1:24:00:: | definition=a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure | examples=the literacy rate; the retention rate

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 "rate" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:

 The text discusses "attendance rates on roll-call votes" and compares "The Democratic House attendance rate" with "the Republican House attendance rate".

 Looking at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=rate%1:28:00:: - "a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit" - examples mention "55 miles per hour", "rate of change". This seems to be about speed per unit time.

 2. sense_key=rate%1:21:00:: - "amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis" - synonyms: charge per unit. This is about pricing/money.

 3. sense_key=rate%1:07:00:: - "the relative speed of progress or change" - synonyms: pace. This is about speed/pace of activity.

 4. sense_key=rate%1:24:00:: - "a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure" - examples: "the literacy rate", "the retention rate".

 In the context, "attendance rate" refers to the proportion of times legislators attend roll-call votes. It's a ratio or proportion - the number of attendances divided by the total number of votes (or opportunities to attend).

 This matches sense 4: "a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure" with examples like "literacy rate" and "retention rate".

 "Attendance rate" is definitely a proportion/ratio sense, not a speed/time unit (sense 1), not a monetary charge (sense 2), and not speed/pace of progress (sense 3).

 Therefore, the best sense is sense 4 (index 4).

 Wait, let me double-check the indices. The user lists:
 1. sense_key=rate%1:28:00::
 2. sense_key=rate%1:21:00::
 3. sense_key=rate%1:07:00::
 4. sense_key=rate%1:24:00::

 So index 4 is the one about proportion.

 Actually, looking at WordNet, rate%1:24:00:: is indeed the sense for "a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure" - this is the correct sense for "attendance rate", "literacy rate", etc.

 Yes, sense 4 is correct.

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

[User]
Target lemma: show
Target surface form: shown
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as <t>shown</t> in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=show%2:39:02:: | definition=give an exhibition of to an interested audience | synonyms=demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate | examples=She shows her dogs frequently; We will demo the new software in Washington
2. sense_key=show%2:31:00:: | definition=establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment | synonyms=prove, demonstrate, establish, shew | examples=The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
3. sense_key=show%2:32:00:: | definition=provide evidence for | synonyms=testify, bear witness, prove, evidence | examples=The blood test showed that he was the father; Her behavior testified to her incompetence
4. sense_key=show%2:39:00:: | definition=make visible or noticeable | examples=She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please
5. sense_key=show%2:36:00:: | definition=show in, or as in, a picture | synonyms=picture, depict, render | examples=This scene depicts country life; the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting
6. sense_key=show%2:32:02:: | definition=give expression to | synonyms=express, evince | examples=She showed her disappointment
7. sense_key=show%2:32:01:: | definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | synonyms=indicate, point, designate | examples=I showed the customer the glove section; He pointed to the empty parking space
8. sense_key=show%2:39:01:: | definition=be or become visible or noticeable | synonyms=show up | examples=His good upbringing really shows; The dirty side will show
9. sense_key=show%2:32:04:: | definition=indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments | synonyms=read, register, record | examples=The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero; The gauge read `empty'
10. sense_key=show%2:32:03:: | definition=give evidence of, as of records | examples=The diary shows his distress that evening
11. sense_key=show%2:38:00:: | definition=take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums | synonyms=usher | examples=The usher showed us to our seats
12. sense_key=show%2:33:00:: | definition=finish third or better in a horse or dog race | examples=he bet $2 on number six to show

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 "shown" (lemma: show) in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The sentence is: "Finally, as <t>shown</t> in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices..."
 - The word "shown" here refers to data being presented/displayed in a table.
 - The table is making visible or presenting information that demonstrates or proves a point about Democrats vs Republicans staffing decisions.

 Now let me look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=show%2:39:02:: - give an exhibition of to an interested audience (demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate)
    - Examples: "She shows her dogs frequently" - this is about exhibiting something physically
    - Not quite right for data in a table

 2. sense_key=show%2:31:00:: - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (prove, demonstrate, establish, shew)
    - Examples: "The experiment demonstrated the instability..."
    - This is about proving/establishing validity through evidence
    - The context here is that the table demonstrates/proves the point about staffing differences

 3. sense_key=show%2:32:00:: - provide evidence for (testify, bear witness, prove, evidence)
    - Examples: "The blood test showed that he was the father"
    - This is about providing evidence, which fits somewhat

 4. sense_key=show%2:39:00:: - make visible or noticeable
    - Examples: "She showed her talent", "Show me your etchings"
    - This is about making something visible/noticeable
    - "As shown in the table" could fit here - making the data visible/noticeable in the table

 5. sense_key=show%2:36:00:: - show in, or as in, a picture (picture, depict, render)
    - This is specifically about pictorial representation
    - A table is not really a picture, though it is a visual representation

 6. sense_key=show%2:32:02:: - give expression to (express, evince)
    - Examples: "She showed her disappointment"
    - About expressing emotions/feelings, not right for this context

 7. sense_key=show%2:32:01:: - indicate a place, direction, person, or thing (indicate, point, designate)
    - Examples: "I showed the customer the glove section"
    - This is about pointing out/indicating physically
    - "As shown in the table" - the table is indicating/pointing out the data?

 8. sense_key=show%2:39:01:: - be or become visible or noticeable (show up)
    - Examples: "His good upbringing really shows"
    - Intransitive use, not right here

 9. sense_key=show%2:32:04:: - indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments (read, register, record)
    - Examples: "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees"
    - Specific to instruments/gauges, not tables

 10. sense_key=show%2:32:03:: - give evidence of, as of records
    - Examples: "The diary shows his distress"
    - This is about records/evidence from documents

 11. sense_key=show%2:38:00:: - take (someone) to their seats (usher)
    - Not relevant

 12. sense_key=show%2:33:00:: - finish third or better in a horse or dog race
    - Not relevant

 Now I need to decide between the main contenders:
 - Sense 2: establish validity/prove (show%2:31:00::)
 - Sense 3: provide evidence for (show%2:32:00::)
 - Sense 4: make visible or noticeable (show%2:39:00::)
 - Sense 7: indicate/point/designate (show%2:32:01::)
 - Sense 10: give evidence of, as of records (show%2:32:03::)

 The phrase "as shown in the table" is a very common construction. Let me think about what this means:
 - The table displays/presents the data
 - The data is visible in the table
 - The table demonstrates/proves the point

 Looking at WordNet examples for sense 4 (make visible or noticeable): "She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please"
 - This is about making something perceptible to the senses.

 Looking at sense 2 (establish validity): "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"
 - This is about proving or demonstrating truth.

 Looking at sense 10 (give evidence of, as of records): "The diary shows his distress that evening"
 - This is about records/documents showing/proving something.

 Actually, looking carefully at the context: "as shown in the table" - this is referring to data being presented in a table. The table is making the information visible or presenting it.

 But wait, sense 1 is "give an exhibition of to an interested audience" - that's about showing dogs, software demos, etc.

 Sense 4 is "make visible or noticeable" - this seems closest to "as shown in the table" meaning "as made visible/presented in the table."

 However, sense 2 "establish the validity of something, as by an example" - the table is being used as evidence to support the argument about Democrats allocating staff differently.

 Let me look at the specific WordNet sense keys and their indices:
 The user lists them as:
 1. sense_key=show%2:39:02::
 2. sense_key=show%2:31:00::
 3. sense_key=show%2:32:00::
 4. sense_key=show%2:39:00::
 5. sense_key=show%2:36:00::
 6. sense_key=show%2:32:02::
 7. sense_key=show%2:32:01::
 8. sense_key=show%2:39:01::
 9. sense_key=show%2:32:04::
 10. sense_key=show%2:32:03::
 11. sense_key=show%2:38:00::
 12. sense_key=show%2:33:00::

 The numbers 1-12 are the indices I need to choose from.

 In the context "as shown in the table", this is typically sense 4 (make visible or noticeable) or sense 2 (demonstrate/prove).

 But looking at the examples:
 - Sense 2: "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"
 - Sense 4: "She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please"

 "As shown in the table" is similar to "as indicated in the table" or "as presented in the table."

 Actually, looking at standard WSD for "shown" in "as shown in the table", this is usually sense 4: make visible or noticeable, or sense 1 (exhibit/present).

 But sense 1 is specifically about giving an exhibition to an audience (like showing dogs).

 Sense 4 is "make visible or noticeable" - this fits well with data being visible in a table.

 However, sense 10 is "give evidence of, as of records" - examples: "The diary shows his distress that evening". A table is a type of record/document that shows evidence.

 Sense 3 is "provide evidence for" - examples: "The blood test showed that he was the father"

 Let me reconsider the context. The full sentence is:
 "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices..."

 This is citing the table as evidence for the claim. The table demonstrates/proves the point.

 But looking at the specific wording "as shown in the table", this is most commonly associated with sense 4 in WordNet: "make visible or noticeable" - i.e., the information is made visible in the table.

 Wait, I should check if there's a specific sense for "show" meaning "to indicate, demonstrate, or prove."

 Sense 2: establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
 Sense 3: provide evidence for
 Sense 10: give evidence of, as of records

 The distinction:
 - Sense 2 is about establishing validity through demonstration/explanation
 - Sense 3 is about testifying/bearing witness/providing evidence
 - Sense 10 is specifically about records/documents giving evidence

 In "as shown in the table", the table is a document/record that gives evidence of the staffing differences. This would be sense 10.

 But "make visible" (sense 4) is also very strong. When we say "as shown in Figure 1", we mean "as made visible/displayed in Figure 1."

 Let me look at the actual WordNet entries to see which is the standard mapping for this construction.

 In standard WordNet:
 - show%2:39:00:: is "make visible or noticeable"
 - show%2:31:00:: is "establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment"
 - show%2:32:03:: is "give evidence of, as of records"

 The phrase "as shown in the table" is typically disambiguated as sense 4 (make visible or noticeable) or sense 2 (demonstrate).

 But looking at the specific context here: the table is being used to prove/establish the validity of the claim about Democrats. The author is saying "the data indicate" and "as shown in the table" - this is about the table demonstrating/proving the point.

 However, the most common sense for "shown" in "as shown in X" where X is a figure or table is sense 4: make visible or noticeable.

 Let me reconsider sense 1 vs sense 4:
 - Sense 1: give an exhibition of to an interested audience (demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate)
 - Sense 4: make visible or noticeable

 Sense 1 is about presenting/exhibiting something to an audience. Sense 4 is about making something visible.

 "As shown in the table" - the table is exhibiting/presenting the data? Or the data is made visible in the table?

 Actually, looking at the synonyms for sense 1: demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate
 And for sense 2: prove, demonstrate, establish, shew

 The word "demonstrate" appears in both.

 But sense 1 is in the "perception" category (39), while sense 2 is in the "cognition" category (31).

 "As shown in the table" - is this about perception (making visible) or cognition (proving)?

 It's both, but primarily it's about the data being presented/displayed in the table (perception), which then serves as evidence for the argument.

 However, looking at the examples provided in the candidate list:
 - Sense 1: "She shows her dogs frequently; We will demo the new software in Washington" - these are active exhibitions
 - Sense 4: "She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please" - these are about making qualities or objects visible

 "As shown in the table" is passive. The table is showing (displaying) the data.

 Actually, looking at sense 8: "be or become visible or noticeable" - this is intransitive. "His good upbringing really shows."

 The target "shown" is passive, so it could be sense 4 (transitive: make visible).

 Let me look at sense 10 again: "give evidence of, as of records" - "The diary shows his distress that evening"

 "As shown in the table" = "As the table shows" = "As the record/evidence shows"

 This seems like sense 10.

 But wait, the index for sense 10 is show%2:32:03::, and in the candidate list it's numbered as 10.

 Let me verify the indices:
 1. show%2:39:02::
 2. show%2:31:00::
 3. show%2:32:00::
 4. show%2:39:00::
 5. show%2:36:00::
 6. show%2:32:02::
 7. show%2:32:01::
 8. show%2:39:01::
 9. show%2:32:04::
 10. show%2:32:03::
 11. show%2:38:00::
 12. show%2:33:00::

 So index 10 is show%2:32:03:: "give evidence of, as of records".

 Index 4 is show%2:39:00:: "make visible or noticeable".

 Index 2 is show%2:31:00:: "establish the validity of something...".

 Now, which is the best fit?

 The context is academic/technical writing. The author is citing a table as evidence for their argument. The table demonstrates the staffing differences.

 In academic English, "as shown in Table X" typically means "as demonstrated/proved by the data in Table X" or "as can be seen in Table X."

 If it's "as can be seen", that's sense 4 (make visible).
 If it's "as demonstrated", that's sense 2 (establish validity).

 But looking at the WordNet examples for sense 2: "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"

 This is about proving/establishing validity through demonstration.

 For sense 4: "She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please"

 This is about making something perceptible.

 For sense 10: "The diary shows his distress that evening"

 This is about a record/document revealing information.

 A table is a type of record. So sense 10 seems appropriate.

 However, "as shown in the table" is such a common phrase that I need to think about which sense is typically assigned.

 Upon reflection, I think the best answer is sense 4 (index 4): make visible or noticeable. The table makes the data visible/noticeable to the reader.

 But sense 2 (index 2) is also strong: the table establishes the validity of the claim.

 Let me look at the surrounding context again:
 "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion..."

 This is introducing evidence. The table is being used to demonstrate/prove the point.

 However, the most neutral and accurate reading is that the table displays/presents the information (sense 4).

 But wait, sense 1 is "give an exhibition of to an interested audience" with synonyms including "present" and "demonstrate".

 Sense 1: show%2:39:02::
 Sense 4: show%2:39:00::

 Both are in the perception frame (39).

 Sense 1 is more specific to exhibitions/performances.
 Sense 4 is general "make visible".

 For data in a table, sense 4 is better than sense 1.

 But sense 10 (give evidence of, as of records) is also very specific to documents.

 Let me check if "table" counts as a "record" in the sense of sense 10. Yes, a table is a record of data.

 However, the phrase "as shown in" is very general and could apply to figures, tables, diagrams, etc.

 I think the safest choice is sense 4: make visible or noticeable.

 But let me reconsider sense 2. The gloss is "establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment". The table is providing an example/explanation that establishes validity.

 Actually, looking at the distinction between sense 2 and sense 3 and sense 10:
 - Sense 2: establish validity (cognition)
 - Sense 3: provide evidence for (communication?)
 - Sense 10: give evidence of, as of records (communication)

 Sense 10 specifically mentions "records", which tables are.

 But sense 4 is the most common general sense for "show" when something is displayed in a visual medium.

 I think I should go with index 4.

 Wait, I need to be careful. The user says "Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense."

 Let me think about this more carefully.

 The sentence: "Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate..."

 Alternative paraphrases:
 - "Finally, as demonstrated in the table..." → sense 2
 - "Finally, as made visible in the table..." → sense 4
 - "Finally, as evidenced by the table..." → sense 10 or 3
 - "Finally, as indicated in the table..." → sense 7

 In academic writing, tables don't just make things visible; they provide evidence for claims.

 But the specific construction "as shown in" is most closely related to the "make visible" sense, even if the purpose is evidentiary.

 However, looking at the WordNet entry for show%2:32:03:: (sense 10), the example is "The diary shows his distress that evening". This is about a written record revealing information.

 A table showing staffing allocations is similar - it's a record showing evidence.

 But "as shown in the table" treats the table as the container/medium, not the table as the agent. "The table shows X" vs "As shown in the table".

 "As shown in the table" is passive. The agent is implied (the author? the data?).

 If we say "The data shown in the table", that's sense 4 (made visible).

 If we say "As shown in the table [the claim is true]", that's sense 2 or 10.

 Given the context that this is part of a series of arguments ("First...", "Second...", "Finally..."), and the table is being cited as evidence, sense 2 (establish validity) or sense 10 (give evidence of records) seems best.

 But sense 2 is specifically about establishing validity through examples/explanations/experiments. A table is a presentation of data, which serves as evidence.

 I think sense 4 is still the most linguistically accurate for the verb "show" in this construction, even if the pragmatic function is evidentiary.

 Let me check if there's any other clue. The word "indicate" appears in the context: "This is indeed what the data indicate..."

 And "as shown in the table" is parallel to this.

 "Indicate" in the context of data usually maps to sense 7 (indicate a place, direction, person, or thing) or similar.

 Actually, looking at sense 7: "indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively" - examples: "I showed the customer the glove section"

 This is about pointing out/indicating.

 But "as shown in the table" is not the same as "the table shows".

 I think I need to go with sense 4. The table makes the information visible/noticeable.

 Final check: sense 4 is "make visible or noticeable". The table makes the staffing allocation differences visible to the reader. This fits perfectly.

 Sense 2 is "establish the validity" - this is more about proving, which is the function of the argument, not necessarily the meaning of "shown" in this specific phrase. The phrase "as shown in the table" is about the location of the evidence (in the table), not necessarily about the act of proving.

 Therefore, index 4.

 Wait, I want to double-check the WordNet sense numbering. The user lists:
 4. sense_key=show%2:39:00:: | definition=make visible or noticeable | examples=She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please

 Yes, that's the one.

 But I should also consider sense 1: show%2:39:02:: "give an exhibition of to an interested audience"

 Is a table an exhibition? Not really. It's a display of information.

 Sense 4 is better.

 One more check: sense 10 "give evidence of, as of records"
 Example: "The diary shows his distress that evening"

 If the sentence were "The table shows that Democrats allocate...", then sense 10 would be perfect.

 But the sentence is "as shown in the table", which is different. It's about the location where it is shown/displayed.

 Therefore, sense 4 is correct.

 Actually, looking at the passive construction "as shown in X", this is almost always sense 4 in WordNet annotations (make visible or noticeable).

 I'll go with 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: table
Target surface form: table
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the <t>table</t>, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | examples=it was a sturdy table
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it | examples=I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland with steep edges | synonyms=mesa | examples=the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game | examples=he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals in general | synonyms=board | examples=she sets a fine table; room and board

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 "table" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The text is discussing political science research about Democrats vs Republicans in Congress.
- It mentions "as shown in the <t>table</t>, Democrats allocate a higher proportion..."
- Later it mentions "the personal staffing differences noted in the table"
- This is clearly referring to a data table, a set of data arranged in rows and columns, used to present research findings.

Looking at the candidate senses:
1. sense_key=table%1:14:00:: | definition=a set of data arranged in rows and columns | synonyms=tabular array | examples=see table 1
2. sense_key=table%1:06:01:: | definition=a piece of furniture...
3. sense_key=table%1:06:02:: | definition=a piece of furniture with tableware...
4. sense_key=table%1:17:00:: | definition=flat tableland...
5. sense_key=table%1:14:01:: | definition=a company of people...
6. sense_key=table%1:13:01:: | definition=food or meals...

The context clearly refers to a data table presenting statistical information about Democratic vs Republican staffing decisions. The phrase "as shown in the table" and "noted in the table" in an academic/political science context strongly indicates sense 1.

The instructions say:
- Do not answer with a WordNet sense key
- Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}

So I should return {"sense_index": 1} since sense 1 is the correct one.

Wait, let me double-check the indexing. The candidate senses are numbered 1-6. Sense 1 is the data table sense. Yes.

The user says "Choose the single best indexed sense" and "Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}."

So my answer should be: {"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: democrat
Target surface form: Democrats
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, <t>Democrats</t> allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=democrat%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Democratic Party
2. sense_key=democrat%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of democratic principles | synonyms=populist

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 "Democrats" in the given context.

 Target lemma: democrat
 Target surface form: Democrats
 Context: The text discusses GOP senators vs Democrats, comparing their behavior regarding staff budgets, attendance rates, and allocation of personal staffs to district offices. It mentions "Democratic Party" implicitly through comparisons with Republicans (GOP), mentions "Democratic House", and discusses majority-party status.

 Candidate senses:
 1. democrat%1:18:01:: - a member of the Democratic Party
 2. democrat%1:18:00:: - an advocate of democratic principles (synonyms: populist)

 Analysis:
 - The context is clearly about U.S. politics, specifically comparing Republicans (GOP) with Democrats.
 - The text mentions "GOP senators", "Democrats", "Republicans", "Democratic House", "majority-party status", "committee staff".
 - This is referring to the political party, not the general philosophical concept of someone who advocates democratic principles.
 - Sense 1 refers to members of the Democratic Party (the specific U.S. political party).
 - Sense 2 refers to advocates of democratic principles in general (like a populist or someone who believes in democracy).

 Given the context discusses specific political behaviors (staff budgets, roll-call votes, House attendance rates, district offices), and contrasts them with Republicans/GOP, this is clearly referring to members of the Democratic Party.

 Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

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

 Wait, looking at the candidate senses:
 1. sense_key=democrat%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the Democratic Party
 2. sense_key=democrat%1:18:00:: | definition=an advocate of democratic principles | synonyms=populist

 So sense_index should be 1.

 Let me double-check:
 - The text mentions "Democrats" in the context of comparing them to GOP senators.
 - It mentions "Democratic House"
 - It mentions "majority-party status"
 - This is clearly the U.S. Democratic Party.

 Sense 2 would be used in a context like "He was a true democrat, believing in the power of the people" or referring to small-d democrats vs authoritarians.

 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: proportion
Target surface form: proportion
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher <t>proportion</t> of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proportion%1:24:00:: | definition=the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
2. sense_key=proportion%1:07:00:: | definition=magnitude or extent | synonyms=dimension | examples=a building of vast proportions
3. sense_key=proportion%1:25:00:: | definition=balance among the parts of something | synonyms=symmetry
4. sense_key=proportion%1:24:01:: | definition=the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | synonyms=ratio | examples=an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations; a dry martini has a large proportion of gin
5. sense_key=proportion%1:07:01:: | definition=harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); - John Ruskin | synonyms=proportionality, balance | examples=in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance

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 "proportion" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The sentence is: "Democrats allocate a higher <t>proportion</t> of their personal staffs to district offices"
- This is talking about a part-to-whole relationship. Democrats allocate a higher proportion (percentage/fraction) of their personal staffs to district offices.
- It's comparing the amount of staff allocated to district offices versus the total personal staff (or versus Washington offices).

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=proportion%1:24:00:: | definition=the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
   - This is a mathematical definition: part/whole.
   - In the context, "a higher proportion of their personal staffs" means a larger fraction/percentage of their total staff. This fits well.

2. sense_key=proportion%1:07:00:: | definition=magnitude or extent | synonyms=dimension | examples=a building of vast proportions
   - This refers to size/scale (e.g., "vast proportions"). Doesn't fit here because we're not talking about the magnitude/extent of something, but a ratio/fraction.

3. sense_key=proportion%1:25:00:: | definition=balance among the parts of something | synonyms=symmetry
   - This is about aesthetic balance or symmetry. Not relevant to staff allocation.

4. sense_key=proportion%1:24:01:: | definition=the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | synonyms=ratio | examples=an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations; a dry martini has a large proportion of gin
   - This is about ratio between things or parts. The examples show "proportion of X" where it's the ratio/amount of one thing relative to another (book given to quotations, martini has gin).
   - This could also fit: "a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices" - this is the relation between the part (district office staff) and the whole (personal staff), or between district office staff and Washington office staff.

5. sense_key=proportion%1:07:01:: | definition=harmonious arrangement or relation of parts... | synonyms=proportionality, balance
   - Aesthetic/design balance. Not relevant.

Now I need to distinguish between sense 1 and sense 4.

Sense 1: "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole" - strictly part-to-whole.
Sense 4: "the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree" - ratio between things, can be part-to-whole or part-to-part.

The example for sense 4: "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations" - this is part-to-whole (quotations relative to the whole book).
Another example: "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin" - gin relative to other ingredients.

In our context: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices"
- This means: out of their total personal staff, a higher fraction/percentage goes to district offices.
- This is clearly part-to-whole: district office staff / total personal staff.

However, sense 4's examples include "proportion of the book" and "proportion of gin" which are very similar syntactic constructions to "proportion of their personal staffs".

Let me look more carefully at the WordNet senses. In WordNet:
- proportion%1:24:00:: is the mathematical quotient (part/whole)
- proportion%1:24:01:: is the ratio/comparative relation

In many WSD tasks, "proportion of X" where X is the whole and the part is implied often maps to sense 4 (ratio relation) or sense 1 (quotient).

Wait, let me think about the exact wording. "allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices"
- Here "of their personal staffs" is the whole, and the part is the subset going to district offices.
- This is essentially saying: (staff to district offices) / (total personal staff) is higher.

But sense 1 is specifically "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole." This is exactly a proportion as a fraction/percentage.

Sense 4 is "the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree." This is broader and includes ratios that aren't strictly part-to-whole (like the ratio of gin to vermouth in a martini).

Actually, looking at the example for sense 4: "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin" - gin is one ingredient among many. The whole is the martini. So this is also part-to-whole.

But the definition of sense 4 says "relation between things (or parts of things)" which allows part-to-part comparisons too.

In the context, since we're talking about a subset of personal staffs allocated somewhere, this is a classic part-to-whole relationship. However, the phrase "proportion of X" is extremely common with sense 4.

Let me reconsider the WordNet senses. I should look at how these are typically distinguished:

Sense 1 (proportion%1:24:00::): Often used in mathematical/statistical contexts explicitly as a quotient. E.g., "the proportion of A to B is 1:3" or when talking about the mathematical concept.

Sense 4 (proportion%1:24:01::): Often used in the construction "a large/small/high proportion of" to mean a large part or share. The examples given are exactly this construction: "an inordinate proportion of the book", "a large proportion of gin".

Wait, the user provided examples for sense 4. Let me look at them again:
- "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"
- "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"

Our sentence: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices"

This syntactically and semantically matches sense 4's examples almost perfectly. It's the "proportion of [whole]" construction indicating a share or ratio.

But sense 1 is "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole." This is also a strong candidate because we're talking about a fraction of the whole staff.

However, in WordNet, sense 4 is typically the more common usage for "a proportion of X" meaning a part or share. Sense 1 is more technical/mathematical.

Let me check if there's a way to determine which is better. The context is about political science research, comparing percentages: "10% more", "higher proportion". This is quantitative but not explicitly mathematical in the sense of calculating a quotient.

Actually, looking at typical WordNet annotations:
- "proportion" in "a large proportion of" is often sense 4 (ratio/relation).
- Sense 1 might be used when talking about "the proportion of A to B" or mathematical proportions.

But wait, the definition of sense 1 says "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole." In "a higher proportion of their personal staffs", the "proportion" IS that quotient: (district staff)/(total staff).

Let me look at the examples again. Sense 4 examples:
- "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations" → quotations are a part of the book
- "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin" → gin is part of the martini

These are both part-whole relations too. So what's the difference between sense 1 and sense 4?

Sense 1: the quotient itself (the mathematical result)
Sense 4: the relation or ratio (can be expressed as a comparison)

In "a large proportion of gin", gin is not necessarily a part of a whole in the strict mathematical sense? Actually it is. But WordNet distinguishes them.

I recall that in WordNet, sense 4 (proportion%1:24:01::) is often the correct sense for "a proportion of X" meaning "a part/fraction of X". Sense 1 is more abstract/mathematical.

But let me think about the specific context. The text says "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices". This is directly comparable to "a large proportion of gin" (sense 4 example). The structure is: [adjective] proportion of [noun phrase].

Also, the text later mentions "disproportionate control" which relates to proportionality/balance (sense 5?), but that's a different word form.

Actually, looking at the word "proportion" in the phrase "higher proportion of their personal staffs":
- If I say "a higher proportion of staff", I mean a larger share/fraction.
- Sense 4's definition: "the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree" - this captures the comparative aspect (higher/lower).
- Sense 1's definition: "the quotient obtained..." - this is the pure mathematical definition.

Given the examples provided for sense 4 exactly match the syntactic construction "proportion of [whole]", and the context is comparing relative quantities (Democrats vs Republicans), sense 4 seems like the best fit.

Wait, but I need to be careful. Let me reconsider sense 1. Is there any reason to prefer sense 1?

The context is discussing empirical data, budgets, percentages. "10% more", "higher proportion". This is quantitative. The word "proportion" here is essentially a synonym for "percentage" or "fraction" of the whole.

In WordNet, sense 1 is under noun.quantity (1:24:00), and sense 4 is under noun.relation (1:24:01)? Wait, the sense keys show:
- proportion%1:24:00:: → noun.quantity? No, 1:24 usually means noun.quantity? Let me recall WordNet lexicographer file numbers. 24 is noun.quantity? Actually:
  - noun.quantity is 1:23? No.

Wait, the format is proportion%1:24:00::. In WordNet sense keys:
- 1 = noun
- 24 = lexicographer file. I think 24 might be noun.quantity or noun.relation?
Actually:
- noun.relation is 1:24
- noun.quantity is 1:23? Let me think.
- noun.attribute is 1:07
- noun.shape is 1:25

Actually:
- 1:07 = noun.attribute
- 1:24 = noun.relation? Or noun.quantity?
- 1:25 = noun.shape

Wait, looking at the candidates:
- 1:24:00 and 1:24:01 are both in the same file (24).
- 1:07:00 and 1:07:01 are in file 07 (noun.attribute).
- 1:25:00 is in file 25 (noun.shape? or noun.group?).

Actually, lexicographer file numbers:
- noun.attribute = 07
- noun.quantity = 23? Or is 24 noun.quantity?
- noun.relation = 24?
- noun.shape = 25? No, noun.shape might be 14.

Let me not get bogged down in the file numbers. The definitions themselves distinguish the senses.

Sense 1: "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole"
Sense 4: "the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree"

The key difference: sense 1 is specifically the result of division (part/whole). Sense 4 is a more general relation of comparative quantity (ratio).

In the sentence, "a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices", we are talking about the fraction of staff allocated to districts. This is a part-to-whole quotient. But the phrase "proportion of X to Y" or "proportion of X" where X is the whole...

Actually, looking at the example for sense 4 again: "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations". Here, "proportion of the book" = a part of the book. This is exactly parallel to "proportion of their personal staffs".

But wait, in "proportion of the book", the book is the whole, and the proportion is the part. Similarly, "proportion of their personal staffs" - the personal staffs is the whole, and the proportion is the part allocated to districts.

However, sense 1 is defined as "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole". If the word refers to the quotient, then "a higher proportion" means a higher numerical value of that quotient. This fits perfectly.

Sense 4 is defined as "the relation... with respect to their comparative quantity". A proportion isn't just a relation; in this context it's a specific quantity (higher proportion = larger fraction).

I think I need to look at this from the perspective of how WordNet actually distinguishes these in practice.

Sense 1 examples (not provided by user, but generally): "the proportion of the population affected"
Sense 4 examples (provided): "an inordinate proportion of the book...", "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"

Actually, I notice that the user provided examples only for sense 4 and sense 5. No examples for sense 1, 2, or 3.

The examples for sense 4 are very similar to our target sentence. The structure "[adj] proportion of [noun]" appears in both the examples and our context. This strongly suggests sense 4 is the intended sense.

Moreover, "proportion" in the sense of "a part or share of a whole" (which is how it's used here) is often sense 4 in WordNet. Sense 1 is more like the mathematical concept of proportion (e.g., "in proportion to", "direct proportion").

Wait, actually, let me reconsider. In WordNet 3.0/3.1:
- Sense 1: "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole" — this is the mathematical/statistical sense.
- Sense 2: "magnitude or extent" — "a building of vast proportions"
- Sense 3: "balance among the parts of something" — symmetry
- Sense 4: "the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree" — ratio
- Sense 5: "harmonious arrangement..." — proportionality, balance

In standard WordNet, "proportion" sense 4 (ratio) is indeed the one used in phrases like "a large proportion of". Sense 1 is more technical.

But actually, looking at the SemCor or other annotated corpora, "proportion of" is often tagged as sense 1 or sense 4 depending on the exact nuance. However, given that the user explicitly provided the examples for sense 4 which match our construction almost exactly, and sense 1 has no examples provided, the intended answer is likely sense 4.

Let me double-check by searching my internal knowledge of WordNet sense distinctions for "proportion".

In WordNet:
- Sense 1: quotient (mathematical value)
- Sense 4: ratio/relation (comparative quantity)

The phrase "higher proportion" comparing Democrats and Republicans is about comparative quantity. The text is saying Democrats allocate more of their staff (a higher ratio/percentage) to districts. This is a relation between the part (district staff) and whole (total staff) with respect to comparative quantity. This matches sense 4's definition very well.

Sense 1 focuses on the quotient as a mathematical operation result. While related, the context here is comparative political behavior, not mathematics. The word is being used to mean "a larger share/ratio", not "a larger numerical quotient".

Also, the word "proportion" appears later in "disproportionate", which derives from the "proportion" meaning ratio/relation (sense 4 or 5), but that's a different word.

Given the strong parallel with the provided examples for sense 4 ("an inordinate proportion of the book...", "a large proportion of gin"), I believe sense 4 is the best choice.

Wait, I want to make sure. Let me think about whether sense 1 could be better.

If I say "What proportion of your staff is in district offices?", I could be asking for the quotient (sense 1) or the ratio (sense 4). In common parlance, it's sense 4. In statistical contexts, it might be sense 1.

The context here is a political science article discussing empirical findings. They mention "10% more" and attendance rates. When they say "higher proportion", they mean a larger percentage/ratio. This aligns with sense 4.

Also, note that sense 4's synonyms include "ratio". The sentence could be rephrased as "Democrats allocate a higher ratio of their personal staffs..." This works. Sense 1's definition doesn't have "ratio" as a synonym; sense 4 does.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is 4.

One final check: could it be sense 1? The definition says "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole". In the sentence, the "proportion" is exactly that: district office staff (part) divided by total personal staff (whole). So it is a quotient. But sense 4 is "the relation between things... with respect to their comparative quantity". This is also true.

The difference is subtle. But the examples clinch it for me. The user-provided examples for sense 4 are:
- "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"
- "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"

Our sentence:
- "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices"

This is the same pattern: [adjective] proportion of [whole] [verb/preposition] [part].

Actually, in the book example, "proportion of the book" is the subject, and "is given over to quotations" means the proportion consists of quotations. In our sentence, "proportion of their personal staffs" is the object, and it's allocated to district offices. The staff in district offices are the part.

In the gin example, "proportion of gin" = amount of gin relative to other ingredients.

So yes, sense 4 is the best match.

Answer: {"sense_index": 4}


[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: personal
Target surface form: personal
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their <t>personal</t> staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=personal%3:00:00:: | definition=concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality | examples=a personal favor; for your personal use
2. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:subjective:00 | definition=particular to a given individual
3. sense_key=personal%3:01:01:: | definition=of or arising from personality | examples=personal magnetism
4. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:physical:00 | definition=intimately concerning a person's body or physical being | examples=personal hygiene
5. sense_key=personal%3:01:00:: | definition=indicating grammatical person | examples=personal verb endings

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 "personal" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
The text is discussing congressional staff allocations. Specifically:
- "GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets"
- "personal staff involves local benefit-seeking"
- "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices"
- "personal staffing decisions"
- "personal staffing differences"

The word "personal" here is modifying "staff" or "staffing". It refers to staff that work for the individual legislator (as opposed to committee staff or other types of staff).

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=personal%3:00:00:: | definition=concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality | examples=a personal favor; for your personal use
   - This suggests private/personal life matters. But here we're talking about staff who work for the legislator in their official capacity, not their private life.

2. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:subjective:00 | definition=particular to a given individual
   - This means belonging to or associated with a specific individual. In the context of congressional staff, "personal staff" means staff assigned to the individual legislator (as opposed to committee staff which serves the committee, or institutional staff). This fits well - the staff is particular to that individual legislator.

3. sense_key=personal%3:01:01:: | definition=of or arising from personality | examples=personal magnetism
   - This relates to personality traits. Doesn't fit here.

4. sense_key=personal%5:00:00:physical:00 | definition=intimately concerning a person's body or physical being | examples=personal hygiene
   - Physical/bodily matters. Doesn't fit.

5. sense_key=personal%3:01:00:: | definition=indicating grammatical person | examples=personal verb endings
   - Grammatical term. Doesn't fit.

Sense 2 seems to be the best fit: "particular to a given individual". The "personal staff" are staff members assigned to a particular individual legislator (as contrasted with committee staff mentioned in the text: "can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority-party status, over other resources such as committee staff").

The contrast between "personal staff" and "committee staff" makes it clear that "personal" here means "belonging to the individual legislator" - i.e., particular to that given individual.

Sense 1 is about private life, but this is about official government staff, not private life.

Therefore, the best sense is index 2 (sense_key=personal%5:00:00:subjective:00).

Wait, let me double-check the WordNet senses. In WordNet, "personal" has several senses:
- personal, private (concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality) - sense 1
- personal (particular to a given individual) - this is often the "individual" sense
- personal (of or arising from personality) - sense 3
- personal (intimately concerning a person's body or physical being) - sense 4
- personal (indicating grammatical person) - sense 5

Actually, looking at the sense keys:
- personal%5:00:00:subjective:00 - this is the adjective satellite (5 indicates adjective satellite), and the definition is "particular to a given individual"
- personal%3:00:00:: - this is the adjective (3 indicates adjective), definition "concerning or affecting a particular person..."

In the context of "personal staff" in a congressional setting, this refers to staff assigned to the specific individual member of Congress. This matches "particular to a given individual" - meaning the staff works for that specific legislator, not for the committee or the institution generally.

Yes, sense 2 is definitely the correct choice.

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: staff
Target surface form: staffs
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal <t>staffs</t> to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=staff%1:14:01:: | definition=personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task | examples=the hospital has an excellent nursing staff; the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions
2. sense_key=staff%1:06:00:: | definition=a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose | examples=he walked with the help of a wooden staff
3. sense_key=staff%1:14:00:: | definition=the body of teachers and administrators at a school | synonyms=faculty | examples=the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
4. sense_key=staff%1:27:00:: | definition=building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
5. sense_key=staff%1:10:01:: | definition=a rod carried as a symbol
6. sense_key=staff%1:10:00:: | definition=(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | synonyms=stave

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 "staffs" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about congressional staff, specifically "personal staff budgets", "personal staffs", "committee staff"
 - It discusses how senators and House members allocate their staff
 - It mentions "personal staffs" in the context of district offices vs Washington offices
 - The context is about personnel who work for legislators (congressional staff)

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. staff%1:14:01:: - personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
    - Examples: "the hospital has an excellent nursing staff", "the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions"
    - This fits the context of congressional staff assisting legislators

 2. staff%1:06:00:: - a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
    - Example: walking stick
    - Not relevant here

 3. staff%1:14:00:: - the body of teachers and administrators at a school
    - Synonyms: faculty
    - This is specifically for educational institutions, not congressional offices

 4. staff%1:27:00:: - building material consisting of plaster and hair
    - Not relevant

 5. staff%1:10:01:: - a rod carried as a symbol
    - Not relevant

 6. staff%1:10:00:: - (music) the system of five horizontal lines
    - Synonyms: stave
    - Not relevant

 The context clearly refers to personnel working for politicians (congressional staff). The word "staffs" is used as a plural noun referring to groups of employees.

 Sense 1 (staff%1:14:01::) is the general sense of personnel who assist a superior. This fits congressional staff.

 Sense 3 (staff%1:14:00::) is specifically for school staff (faculty). While this is also personnel, the context is clearly about congressional/political staff, not educational staff.

 Therefore, sense 1 is the correct choice.

 The target surface form is "staffs" (plural), and it's used in "personal staffs" referring to the employees working for legislators.

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

provider: Chutes


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

[User]
Target lemma: office
Target surface form: offices
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district <t>offices</t> -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=office%1:06:00:: | definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | synonyms=business office | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. sense_key=office%1:14:01:: | definition=an administrative unit of government | synonyms=agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, authority | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency; the Census Bureau
3. sense_key=office%1:04:01:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, part, role | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
4. sense_key=office%1:26:00:: | definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | synonyms=power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage; during his first year in office
5. sense_key=office%1:14:00:: | definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | synonyms=office staff | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. sense_key=office%1:04:00:: | definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. sense_key=office%1:04:02:: | definition=a job in an organization | synonyms=position, post, berth, spot, billet, place | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

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 on the word "offices" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is about congressional staffing, specifically comparing Democrats and Republicans in terms of how they allocate personal staff.
 - Key sentence: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district <t>offices</t> -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices."
 - The word "offices" here refers to physical locations where staff work - specifically "district offices" vs "Washington offices".
 - These are places of business where professional duties are performed by congressional staff.

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=office%1:06:00:: | definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | synonyms=business office | examples=he rented an office in the new building
    - This seems to fit well. District offices are physical places where congressional staff perform their duties.

 2. sense_key=office%1:14:01:: | definition=an administrative unit of government | synonyms=agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, authority | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency; the Census Bureau
    - This refers to organizational units like "the Office of Management and Budget" - abstract administrative units, not physical locations. While congressional offices could be considered administrative units, the context here emphasizes the physical location ("district offices" vs "Washington offices") and where staff are physically located to perform duties.

 3. sense_key=office%1:04:01:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, part, role
    - This is about duties/responsibilities, not physical places.

 4. sense_key=office%1:26:00:: | definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | synonyms=power
    - This is about holding power/position, not physical locations.

 5. sense_key=office%1:14:00:: | definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | synonyms=office staff | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
    - This refers to the people (metonymic usage), not the place. The context says "allocate... to district offices" - you allocate staff to locations, not to other people.

 6. sense_key=office%1:04:00:: | definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
    - Religious context, clearly wrong here.

 7. sense_key=office%1:04:02:: | definition=a job in an organization | synonyms=position, post, berth, spot, billet, place | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury
    - This refers to a job/position, not a physical location.

 The context clearly indicates physical locations: "district offices" contrasted with "Washington offices". These are places where staff work - "place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed."

 The phrase "allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices" means they are sending staff to work in physical locations (the district offices).

 Sense 1 is the best fit: "place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed"

 Wait, let me double-check sense 2. Could "district offices" mean administrative units?
 - In government contexts, "office" can mean an agency or administrative unit (e.g., "Office of the President").
 - However, the context mentions "Washington offices" as a contrast to "district offices", and mentions "local benefit-seeking duties matter more... relative to Washington offices." This strongly suggests physical locations.
 - Also, the mention of "personal staffs" being allocated "to" these offices suggests physical places where people go to work.

 Sense 1 (office%1:06:00::) is the correct choice.


[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: local
Target surface form: local
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where <t>local</t> benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=local%3:00:01:: | definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes; local authorities
2. sense_key=local%3:01:01:: | definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs; local schools
3. sense_key=local%3:00:02:: | definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia

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 "local" in the given context.

Let me analyze the context:
- The text is about congressional staff budgets and how legislators allocate time/resources between "local benefit-seeking" and "national policy making"
- The specific sentence is: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where <t>local</t> benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices."
- The contrast is between "local" and "national"
- "Local benefit-seeking" refers to benefits for a specific district/city/town (the legislator's district) vs. national policy making

Now let's look at the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=local%3:00:01:: | definition=relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area | examples=local taxes; local authorities
- This seems to fit well. The context is about district offices (city/town/district level) vs. Washington/national. "Local benefit-seeking" means seeking benefits for the specific district/city/town.

2. sense_key=local%3:01:01:: | definition=of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood | examples=local customs; local schools
- This is more about characteristics of a neighborhood/locality (customs, schools). While related, the context is more about administrative/political jurisdiction (city/town/district administration) rather than just characteristics of a neighborhood.

3. sense_key=local%3:00:02:: | definition=affecting only a restricted part or area of the body | examples=local anesthesia
- This is clearly medical and doesn't fit.

The context contrasts "local benefit-seeking" with "national policy making." The district offices are where constituent services and district-level administration happen. Sense 1 explicitly mentions "relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area." This matches perfectly with congressional district offices serving specific towns/districts.

Sense 2 is about belonging to a particular locality or neighborhood (like local customs, local schools). While "local" in "local benefit-seeking" could arguably fit sense 2, the administrative/governmental context of congressional districts, district offices, and the contrast with "national" strongly points to sense 1, which specifically mentions administration of a city, town, or district.

Also, the examples for sense 1 include "local authorities" which is governmental/administrative, fitting the political science context of the passage.

Therefore, the best sense is sense 1.

Wait, let me double-check the WordNet adjective senses for "local":

In WordNet 3.0/3.1:
- local (adj) 1: relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area; "local taxes"; "local authorities"
- local (adj) 2: of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood; "local customs"; "local schools"; "the local citizens"; "a local point of view"; "local outbreaks of flu"; "a local bus line"
- local (adj) 3: affecting only a restricted part or area of the body; "local anesthesia"

Yes, sense 1 is the administrative/political jurisdiction sense. The context is explicitly about congressional district offices and constituent services (benefit-seeking) vs. national policy. This is clearly about administration/governance at the district level.

So the answer should be {"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: duty
Target surface form: duties
Context:
First, economists James Bennett and Thomas DiLorenzo find that GOP senators turn back roughly 10% more of their allocated personal staff budgets than Democrats do. To the extent that the primary duty of personal staff involves local benefit - seeking, this indicates that political philosophy leads congressional Republicans to pay less attention to narrow constituent concerns. Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking <t>duties</t> matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=duty%1:04:00:: | definition=the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; ; - John D.Rockefeller Jr | synonyms=responsibility, obligation | examples=we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
2. sense_key=duty%1:04:02:: | definition=work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons | examples=the duties of the job
3. sense_key=duty%1:21:00:: | definition=a government tax on imports or exports | synonyms=tariff | examples=they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries

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 on the word "duties" in the given context.

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The text is discussing congressional staff and their responsibilities
 - Specifically: "Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit-seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices."
 - The word "duties" here refers to tasks, responsibilities, or work that staff perform
 - It's contrasted with "national policy making activities"
 - The context is about job functions/responsibilities of congressional staff

 Now let's look at the candidate senses:

 1. sense_key=duty%1:04:00::
    - Definition: "the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force"
    - Synonyms: responsibility, obligation
    - Examples: "we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility..."
    - This seems to be about moral/social obligation or the abstract concept of duty

 2. sense_key=duty%1:04:02::
    - Definition: "work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons"
    - Examples: "the duties of the job"
    - This refers to specific tasks or work responsibilities

 3. sense_key=duty%1:21:00::
    - Definition: "a government tax on imports or exports"
    - Synonyms: tariff
    - This is clearly about taxes/tariffs, which doesn't fit the context

 Analysis:
 - The context is about congressional staff and their work responsibilities
 - "local benefit-seeking duties" refers to the tasks or work that staff perform related to seeking benefits for constituents
 - This matches sense 2: "work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons" with the example "the duties of the job"
 - Sense 1 is more abstract (social force/moral obligation), while sense 2 is more concrete (actual work tasks)
 - Sense 3 is about taxes, which is clearly wrong

 The phrase "duties matter more" in the context suggests specific tasks or functions that staff perform, not the abstract concept of duty as a social force.

 Therefore, the best sense is sense 2 (duty%1:04:02::).

 Wait, let me double-check the sense indices. The user wants me to return {"sense_index": X} where X corresponds to the numbered list provided.

 The candidates are:
 1. sense_key=duty%1:04:00::
 2. sense_key=duty%1:04:02::
 3. sense_key=duty%1:21:00::

 So sense 2 is the correct index.

 Actually, looking more carefully at sense 1 vs sense 2:
 - Sense 1: "the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force" - this is the abstract concept of duty as an obligation or responsibility
 - Sense 2: "work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons" - this is the actual tasks/work

 In the context: "local benefit-seeking duties" - this refers to the activities or tasks involved in seeking local benefits. It's referring to the work itself, not the abstract moral force.

 Also, the parallel structure with "national policy making activities" suggests "duties" here means activities/tasks, which aligns with sense 2.

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