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Which numbered sense of "full" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their <t>full</t> academic potential.

Senses:
1. definition=containing as much or as many as is possible or normal | examples=a full glass
2. definition=constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake
3. definition=complete in extent or degree and in every particular | examples=a full game
4. definition=filled to satisfaction with food or drink | examples=a full stomach
5. definition=(of sound) having marked deepness and body | examples=full tones
6. definition=having the normally expected amount | examples=gives full measure
7. definition=being at a peak or culminating point | examples=broad daylight
8. definition=having ample fabric | examples=the current taste for wide trousers

reasoning_content:
This question is asking me to identify which sense of the word "full" is used in the sentence: "The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their <t>full</t> academic potential."

 Let me look at the sentence context. The phrase is "full academic potential." This means the complete or maximum academic potential that a person has.

 Now let me examine each sense:

 1. "containing as much or as many as is possible or normal" - This seems to be about physical containers like "a full glass." The sentence isn't talking about a container being filled.

 2. "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" - Examples: "an entire town devastated by an earthquake." This means complete or entire. "Full academic potential" could mean the complete extent of their potential.

 3. "complete in extent or degree and in every particular" - Examples: "a full game." This is similar to #2 but emphasizes every particular.

 4. "filled to satisfaction with food or drink" - This is about being satisfied with food, like "a full stomach." Not relevant here.

 5. "(of sound) having marked deepness and body" - About sound quality. Not relevant.

 6. "having the normally expected amount" - Examples: "gives full measure." This suggests the standard or expected amount, not necessarily the maximum.

 7. "being at a peak or culminating point" - Examples: "broad daylight." This suggests being at the maximum point.

 8. "having ample fabric" - About clothing being loose. Not relevant.

 Now, let me think about "full academic potential." This phrase means achieving the complete or maximum extent of one's potential.

 Looking at sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" - This fits well. "Full potential" means the complete extent of potential.

 Looking at sense 3: "complete in extent or degree and in every particular" - This is very similar to sense 2. The difference between 2 and 3 is subtle. Sense 2 emphasizes "constituting the full quantity or extent" while sense 3 emphasizes "complete in extent or degree and in every particular."

 Actually, looking at the examples:
 - Sense 2 example: "an entire town" - suggests wholeness or completeness of a quantity
 - Sense 3 example: "a full game" - suggests something that is complete from start to finish

 But wait, let me look at sense 6: "having the normally expected amount" - "full measure" suggests the proper or complete amount.

 And sense 7: "being at a peak or culminating point" - "broad daylight" means the peak of daylight.

 "Full potential" means reaching the maximum or complete extent of one's potential.

 Let me reconsider the definitions more carefully:

 Sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" - synonyms would be "entire" or "complete"
 Sense 3: "complete in extent or degree and in every particular" - this seems redundant with sense 2 but the example "a full game" suggests a game that lasts the complete time or has all innings played.

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions, "full" in the context of "full potential" typically means "complete" or "maximum."

 Sense 2 says "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" with the example "an entire town." This seems to capture the meaning of "complete extent."

 Sense 7 says "being at a peak or culminating point" with the example "broad daylight" or "full daylight."

 "Full potential" is about reaching the complete or maximum extent of one's capabilities.

 Let me think about which sense number is most appropriate.

 In many lexical databases (like WordNet), the senses of "full" include:
 1. Containing as much as possible
 2. Complete in extent or degree
 3. Filled with food
 4. (Of sound) deep and rich
 5. Having the normally expected amount
 6. Being at a peak or maximum
 7. (Of clothing) ample

 Looking at the specific wording in the question:

 Sense 1: containing as much or as many as is possible or normal | examples=a full glass
 Sense 2: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | examples=an entire town devastated by an earthquake
 Sense 3: complete in extent or degree and in every particular | examples=a full game
 Sense 4: filled to satisfaction with food or drink | examples=a full stomach
 Sense 5: (of sound) having marked deepness and body | examples=full tones
 Sense 6: having the normally expected amount | examples=gives full measure
 Sense 7: being at a peak or culminating point | examples=broad daylight
 Sense 8: having ample fabric | examples=the current taste for wide trousers

 "Full academic potential" means the complete or maximum academic potential.

 Sense 2 focuses on "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete." The example "an entire town" suggests the whole thing.
 Sense 3 focuses on "complete in extent or degree and in every particular." The example "a full game" suggests going through all parts/stages.

 But "full potential" is typically about reaching the maximum or complete level of potential.

 Actually, I need to look at this more systematically. The phrase is "realize their full academic potential."

 This means to achieve the complete or maximum extent of their potential.

 Sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" - This seems to fit. "Full quantity or extent" of potential.
 Sense 7: "being at a peak or culminating point" - This could also fit, as potential at its peak.

 However, looking at the example for sense 7: "broad daylight" - this means the middle of the day when the sun is at its peak. "Full daylight" is the peak of daylight.

 "Full potential" is similar - it's the complete or maximum potential.

 But sense 2 says "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete." This seems most appropriate for "full potential." When we say someone reached their "full potential," we mean they reached the complete extent of what they were capable of.

 Let me check sense 3: "complete in extent or degree and in every particular." This is very close to sense 2. The distinction between sense 2 and 3 is subtle.

 Sense 2 example: "an entire town" - the whole town
 Sense 3 example: "a full game" - a complete game (all innings, all quarters, etc.)

 "Full potential" is about the complete extent or degree of potential, not necessarily about a temporal completeness (like a full game).

 Actually, looking at standard lexicographical practice, "full" meaning "complete" or "maximum" is usually sense 2 or similar.

 Let me think about the phrase "full measure" in sense 6. That means the complete or proper amount expected.

 Hmm, this is tricky. Let me look at the definitions again very carefully.

 Sense 1: containing as much or as many as is possible or normal - physical capacity
 Sense 2: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete - "entire"
 Sense 3: complete in extent or degree and in every particular - thorough, total
 Sense 4: satiated with food
 Sense 5: sound quality
 Sense 6: having the normally expected amount - "gives full measure"
 Sense 7: being at a peak or culminating point - maximum point
 Sense 8: clothing

 "Full academic potential" - this means the complete or maximum academic potential that a person has.

 Now, is this sense 2, 3, 6, or 7?

 Sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete"
 - This suggests the entire amount. "Full potential" = entire potential or complete potential.

 Sense 3: "complete in extent or degree and in every particular"
 - This is similar but emphasizes every aspect. "A full game" means all parts of the game.

 Sense 6: "having the normally expected amount"
 - This suggests the standard amount, not necessarily the maximum. "Full measure" means the proper amount.

 Sense 7: "being at a peak or culminating point"
 - This suggests the highest point. "Broad daylight" is the middle/peak of the day.

 "Full potential" is typically understood as the maximum or complete potential.

 In many dictionaries, "full" when used with abstract nouns like "potential," "attention," "speed," etc., often corresponds to the sense of "complete" or "maximum."

 Looking at the example "gives full measure" in sense 6 - this means gives the complete or proper amount. But the definition says "having the normally expected amount," which suggests the standard amount, not the maximum.

 "Full potential" is about realizing the complete or maximum potential, not just the normally expected amount.

 Between sense 2 and sense 7:

 Sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete"
 Sense 7: "being at a peak or culminating point"

 "Full potential" is about the complete extent of one's capabilities.

 Actually, let me look at the WordNet senses for "full" as an adjective:

 WordNet 3.1 has these main senses for "full":
 1. containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
 2. constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
 3. complete in extent or degree and in every particular
 4. filled to satisfaction with food or drink
 5. (of sound) having marked deepness and body
 6. having the normally expected amount
 7. being at a peak or culminating point
 8. having ample fabric

 Wait, these look exactly like the senses provided in the question! This suggests the question is using WordNet senses.

 In WordNet:
 Sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" - synonyms: entire, total
 Sense 3: "complete in extent or degree and in every particular" - synonyms: total, entire
 Sense 7: "being at a peak or culminating point" - synonyms: broad, total

 Actually, looking up WordNet:
 - Sense 2 (entire, full, total): constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; "an entire town devastated by an earthquake"; "gave full attention"; "a total failure"
 - Sense 3 (full, total): complete in extent or degree and in every particular; "a full game"; "a total eclipse"; "a total disaster"
 - Sense 7 (broad, full): being at a peak or culminating point; "broad daylight"; "full summer"

 Now, "full potential" - which WordNet sense is this?

 Looking at WordNet examples for sense 2: "gave full attention" - this is similar to "full potential."
 "Gave full attention" means gave complete attention.
 "Realize full potential" means realize complete potential.

 Sense 2 includes "gave full attention" as an example in WordNet.

 Sense 3 examples: "a full game", "a total eclipse", "a total disaster" - these are about things that are complete in all their parts or duration.

 "Full potential" is about the complete extent or quantity of potential, which matches sense 2.

 Sense 7 is specifically about being at a peak (like "broad daylight" = the peak of the day).

 While "full potential" could be seen as peak potential, the standard classification in lexical databases would put "full attention," "full potential," "full speed" under the sense meaning "complete" or "constituting the full extent."

 Actually, let me verify by thinking about similar usage:
 - "at full speed" - this would be sense 1 or 7?
 - "full attention" - this is clearly sense 2 (complete attention)
 - "full potential" - complete potential

 Sense 2 is defined as "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete."

 The example given for sense 2 in the question is: "an entire town devastated by an earthquake"

 The word "entire" is used in the definition, suggesting that "full" here means "whole" or "complete."

 "Full academic potential" = the complete academic potential, the whole of one's academic potential.

 This is sense 2.

 Sense 3 is "complete in extent or degree and in every particular" with the example "a full game." This is slightly different - a full game means a game that has been played to completion, all parts of it.

 Sense 7 is about being at a peak: "broad daylight."

 "Full potential" is not about a temporal peak (like daylight) nor about having all parts present (like a full game), but about the complete extent or quantity of potential.

 Therefore, the answer should be 2.

 But wait, let me double-check sense 6: "having the normally expected amount" with example "gives full measure."

 "Full measure" means the complete or proper amount. But the definition says "normally expected amount," which is slightly different from maximum or complete.

 And sense 7: "being at a peak or culminating point."

 Hmm, actually, "full potential" could be interpreted as reaching the peak of one's potential.

 But looking at standard dictionary entries and WordNet specifically:

 In WordNet, sense 2 (full, entire, total) is used for:
 - an entire town
 - gave full attention
 - a total failure

 Sense 3 (full, total) is used for:
 - a full game
 - a total eclipse
 - a total disaster

 Sense 7 (broad, full) is used for:
 - broad daylight
 - full summer

 "Full potential" would pattern with "full attention" which is sense 2.

 Also, looking at the definition of sense 2: "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete"

 "Full quantity or extent" of potential = the complete potential.

 Yes, sense 2 is the correct answer.

 Actually, I want to be absolutely sure. Let me think about whether "full potential" could be sense 3 or 7.

 Sense 3: "complete in extent or degree and in every particular"
 This suggests thoroughness - every particular is complete.
 A "full game" means all parts of the game are played.
 A "total disaster" means completely a disaster in every way.

 Sense 7: "being at a peak or culminating point"
 "Broad daylight" is the peak of the day.
 "Full summer" is the peak of summer.

 "Full potential" - is this about being at a peak? One's potential is the maximum capability. Realizing one's full potential means reaching that peak. So sense 7 could be a candidate.

 However, the phrase "full potential" uses "full" to mean "complete" or "total." The potential itself is the maximum capability. When we say "full potential," we mean the complete extent of that potential.

 In WordNet, the sense "being at a peak or culminating point" (sense 7) is marked as archaic or specific to certain collocations like "broad daylight," "full summer."

 The sense "constituting the full quantity or extent; complete" (sense 2) is the more general sense that applies to abstract nouns like "attention," "potential," etc.

 Let me verify with another example. If we say "full capacity," which sense is that?
 - Sense 1: containing as much as possible - physical container
 - Or sense 2: complete extent

 "Full capacity" for a stadium means all seats filled (sense 1).
 "Full capacity" for a person's mental ability would mean sense 2.

 "Full potential" is abstract, so sense 2.

 The answer is 2.


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[User]
Which numbered sense of "academic" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full <t>academic</t> potential.

Senses:
1. definition=associated with academia or an academy | examples=the academic curriculum
2. definition=hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result | examples=an academic discussion
3. definition=marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

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reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which sense of "academic" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full <t>academic</t> potential."

Let me look at the three senses:

1. definition=associated with academia or an academy | examples=the academic curriculum
2. definition=hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result | examples=an academic discussion
3. definition=marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

In the sentence, "academic potential" refers to the potential related to education, schooling, or scholarly pursuits. This aligns with sense 1 - "associated with academia or an academy."

Sense 2 refers to something being theoretical or not practical (like "an academic question" meaning one with no practical consequence).

Sense 3 refers to being pedantic or overly focused on trivial scholarly details.

"Academic potential" clearly means the potential one has in educational/scholarly contexts - their capacity to succeed in school or learning. This is sense 1.

The answer should be 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "potential" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full academic <t>potential</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the inherent capacity for coming into being
2. definition=the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "potential" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "The purpose of education is to encourage young men and women to realize their full academic <t>potential</t>."

Senses:
1. definition=the inherent capacity for coming into being
2. definition=the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

In the sentence, "potential" refers to the inherent capacity or ability of young men and women to achieve academically. This matches sense 1.

Sense 2 is specifically about electrical potential/voltage, which is clearly not the meaning in this context about academic achievement.

So the answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "actually" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: No one in his right mind <t>actually</t> believes that we all have an equal academic potential.

Senses:
1. definition=in actual fact | examples=to be nominally but not actually independent
2. definition=used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly | examples=you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out
3. definition=at the present moment | examples=the transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air
4. definition=as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis | examples=actually, we all help clear up after a meal

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "actually" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "No one in his right mind <t>actually</t> believes that we all have an equal academic potential."

 Let me analyze the meaning of "actually" in this context.

 The sentence is saying that in reality, in fact, no one who is thinking clearly believes that we all have equal academic potential.

 Let me look at the definitions:

 1. "in actual fact" - examples: "to be nominally but not actually independent"
    This sense emphasizes the reality or truth of a situation, as opposed to what is nominal, supposed, or theoretical.

 2. "used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly" - examples: "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"
    This sense suggests something unexpected or contrary to expectation.

 3. "at the present moment" - examples: "the transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air"
    This sense refers to current time or immediate reality.

 4. "as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis" - examples: "actually, we all help clear up after a meal"
    This is used at the beginning of a sentence or as a discourse marker to add emphasis or correct/modify a previous statement.

 Now, looking at the target sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential."

 The word "actually" here is modifying the verb "believes" and is emphasizing the reality of the belief. It's saying that in actual fact, no one believes this.

 The phrase "no one in his right mind" suggests that it would be irrational to believe this, and "actually" reinforces that in reality/truth, such people don't exist or such belief doesn't really exist.

 Let's compare to sense 1: "in actual fact" - This fits. The sentence is saying that in actual fact, no one believes this.

 Let's compare to sense 2: "used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite" - Does the sentence suggest surprise or contrary-to-expectation? Not really. The sentence is stating a fact about what people believe, not expressing surprise that people believe it despite expectations.

 Let's compare to sense 3: "at the present moment" - This doesn't fit temporally. The sentence is making a general claim about belief, not about what is happening right now.

 Let's compare to sense 4: "as a sentence modifier" - "Actually" is not at the beginning of the sentence here, and it's not functioning as a discourse marker. It's modifying the verb "believes" within the sentence.

 Sense 1 seems to be the best fit. The word "actually" here means "in actual fact" or "really" - emphasizing that the belief doesn't really exist among rational people.

 Wait, let me reconsider sense 2. Sometimes "actually" can indicate that something is contrary to what might be expected.

 In the sentence "No one in his right mind actually believes...", is there an implication of surprise or contrary-to-expectation?

 The context suggests: People might say or claim that we have equal academic potential, or it might be politically correct to say so, but actually (in reality) no one really believes it.

 Hmm, that's a good point. Let me think about the nuance.

 If I look at the example for sense 2: "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"
 This suggests that contrary to what one might think (that walking out is wrong), you may actually be doing the right thing.

 In our sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes..."

 Is this saying that contrary to what one might think, no one believes it?

 Or is it saying that in reality/fact, no one believes it?

 The phrase "in his right mind" suggests the speaker is asserting a truth about rational people.

 Actually, looking at the position and meaning:

 "No one actually believes" = "In actual fact, no one believes"

 This aligns with sense 1: "in actual fact"

 The example for sense 1: "to be nominally but not actually independent"
 This contrasts nominal vs. actual.

 In our sentence, there's a contrast between what might be professed or claimed (that we have equal potential) and what is actually believed.

 Actually, I need to be careful here.

 Let me look at the exact wording of sense 2 again: "used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly"

 Example: "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"
 This suggests: you might think you're doing the wrong thing, but actually (contrary to expectation) you're doing the right thing.

 In our sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes..."

 One might expect that people DO believe we have equal academic potential (because it's a common ideal or claim), but actually (contrary to expectation), no one really believes it.

 OR

 It could simply be emphasizing the reality: in actual fact, no one believes this.

 Let me look at the structure. The word "actually" comes before the verb "believes."

 If it were sense 4, it would be at the beginning: "Actually, no one believes..."

 Sense 3 is temporal - doesn't fit.

 Between 1 and 2:

 Sense 1: "in actual fact" - this is about the truth of the matter
 Sense 2: "contrary to expectation" - this is about surprise or unexpectedness

 The key difference is whether there's an element of surprise or unexpectedness.

 In the sentence "No one in his right mind actually believes...", I think the "actually" is emphasizing the reality. It's saying that while people might pay lip service to the idea, in actual fact/reality, they don't believe it.

 This is sense 1.

 However, I should consider if there's a sense of "contrary to what you might think."

 Let me look at similar usage:

 "He actually believes it" - could mean:
 1. He really believes it (in fact, he does) - sense 1
 2. Surprisingly, he believes it (contrary to expectation) - sense 2

 The context determines which.

 In our sentence: "No one... actually believes"

 If the sentence were: "Surprisingly, no one actually believes this" - that would be sense 2.

 But the sentence is stating it as a fact: "No one in his right mind actually believes..."

 The phrase "in his right mind" suggests the speaker is being emphatic about the reality of the situation.

 Looking at the example for sense 1: "to be nominally but not actually independent"
 This means: in name but not in reality/fact.

 Similarly: "No one actually believes" = no one really believes, in fact believes.

 I think sense 1 is correct.

 But let me double-check by looking at the position and common usage.

 Actually, I want to look at sense 4 again because sometimes "actually" in the middle of a sentence can be a sentence modifier.

 Sense 4: "as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis"
 Example: "actually, we all help clear up after a meal"

 This is at the beginning. Can it be in the middle?

 "We actually all help clear up"

 Hmm, the definition says "as a sentence modifier." A sentence modifier modifies the whole sentence.

 In "No one actually believes...", the "actually" is modifying the verb "believes" or the clause, adding emphasis.

 But sense 4's example shows it at the beginning with a comma.

 Actually, looking at dictionary definitions, sense 4 seems to be the discourse marker usage.

 Let me reconsider all four:

 1. "in actual fact" - emphasizing reality as opposed to appearance or supposition
 2. surprisingly, contrary to expectation
 3. at the present moment
 4. discourse marker for emphasis or correction

 In the sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic potential."

 The word "actually" here is best analyzed as meaning "really" or "in fact" - sense 1.

 It emphasizes that despite what might be claimed or professed, the reality is that no one believes this.

 However, there's another interpretation.

 Sometimes "actually" is used to indicate that something is contrary to what was expected or suggested.

 But looking at the specific definitions provided:

 Sense 1: "in actual fact"
 Examples: "to be nominally but not actually independent"

 This suggests a contrast between what something appears to be or is called, versus what it really is.

 In our sentence, there's a contrast between what people might say (that we have equal potential) and what they actually believe.

 This fits sense 1 perfectly.

 Sense 2: "used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated"
 Example: "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"

 This suggests: you might think X, but actually Y.

 Does our sentence fit this?

 "No one actually believes..."

 One might expect that people DO believe this (since it's a common saying), but actually they don't.

 This could fit sense 2.

 But let's look more carefully.

 The key to sense 2 is the idea of surprise or unexpectedness - "used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated."

 In "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out," the implication is that walking out seems wrong, but is actually right.

 In our sentence, is the speaker saying that one would expect people to believe in equal academic potential, but surprisingly they don't?

 That doesn't quite fit because the phrase "no one in his right mind" suggests the speaker thinks it would be crazy to believe it, so it's not surprising that no one believes it.

 Actually, the phrase "no one in his right mind" indicates that the belief is irrational. So it's not surprising that rational people don't hold it.

 Therefore, sense 2 (contrary to expectation) doesn't fit well.

 Sense 1 (in actual fact) fits best. It's emphasizing the reality of the situation.

 The sentence means: In reality, no rational person believes this.

 I believe the answer is 1.

 But wait, I want to look at this one more time.

 There's a specific usage of "actually" that can be tricky.

 Let me look at the example for sense 2 again: "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"

 And the definition: "used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated"

 Hmm, actually, I think I need to reconsider the example "to be nominally but not actually independent."

 This is clearly sense 1: the contrast between name/nominal and reality/actual.

 In our sentence: "No one actually believes..."

 This could be interpreted as: people may claim to believe it, or it may be politically correct to say it, but actually (in reality) no one believes it.

 This is sense 1.

 However, there's another possibility.

 Let me check if "actually" here is being used as an intensifier or emphatic.

 Actually, looking at CED or other dictionaries, sense 4 is described as a sentence adverb.

 In the sentence "No one in his right mind actually believes...", the word "actually" is an adverb modifying "believes."

 I think sense 1 is correct.

 Answer: 1

 But I want to be absolutely sure. Let me think about this differently.

 If we remove "actually" from the sentence:
 "No one in his right mind believes that we all have an equal academic potential."

 Adding "actually" back:
 "No one in his right mind actually believes..."

 What does "actually" add?

 It adds the meaning of "in fact" or "really."

 It's saying that in actual fact, this belief doesn't exist among rational people.

 This is sense 1.

 Sense 2 would be like: "You might think someone believes this, but actually (surprisingly) no one does."

 But the sentence structure doesn't suggest that. The sentence is making a straightforward assertion about reality.

 Therefore: 1

 Actually, I just realized I should look at the WordNet or similar database since these look like WordNet senses.

 WordNet senses for "actually":
 1. in actual fact; "to be nominally but not actually independent"; "no one actually saw the shark"; "large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt"
 2. used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly; "you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"; "she actually spoke Latin"; "they thought they made the rules but in reality they were only puppets"; "people who seem stand-offish are in reality often simply nervous"
 3. at the present moment; "the transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air"
 4. as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis; "actually, we all help clear up after a meal"; "actually, I haven't seen the film"; "I'm not all that surprised actually"; "she hasn't proved to be too satisfactory, actually"

 Looking at sense 2 in WordNet: "used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated"

 Examples include: "she actually spoke Latin" - implying it's surprising or unexpected.

 In our sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes..."

 Is the "actually" indicating surprise?

 "She actually spoke Latin" - this is surprising because not many people speak Latin.

 "No one actually believes this" - this is NOT surprising if the belief is irrational.

 Actually, wait.

 If the sentence were "Everyone actually believes this," and the context was that we thought no one believed it, then "actually" would indicate surprise (sense 2).

 But here: "No one actually believes this"

 If the general assumption is that people DO believe in equal academic potential (which is a common ideal), then saying "no one actually believes it" would be contrary to expectation.

 Hmm, that is a possibility.

 But the phrase "in his right mind" suggests the speaker is saying that rational people don't believe it, which implies that the belief is irrational.

 So the contrast is between:
 - the nominal claim (that we all have equal potential)
 - the actual belief (that no one really believes it)

 This is sense 1.

 In WordNet sense 1: "in actual fact" with the example "to be nominally but not actually independent"

 The pattern is: [claim] but not actually [reality]

 Or: not actually [reality]

 "No one actually believes" fits the pattern of emphasizing the reality.

 I found a similar example in sense 1: "no one actually saw the shark"

 This means: in actual fact, no one saw it.

 Similarly: "No one actually believes" = in actual fact, no one believes.

 This is definitely sense 1.

 The answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "believe" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: No one in his right mind actually <t>believes</t> that we all have an equal academic potential.

Senses:
1. definition=accept as true; take to be true | examples=I believed his report
2. definition=judge or regard; look upon; judge | examples=I think he is very smart
3. definition=be confident about something | examples=I believe that he will come back from the war
4. definition=follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer | examples=When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
5. definition=credit with veracity | examples=You cannot believe this man

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "believe" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "No one in his right mind actually <t>believes</t> that we all have an equal academic potential."

Let me analyze the sentence. The subject "No one in his right mind" is saying that people don't accept as true the proposition "that we all have an equal academic potential."

Looking at the senses:
1. accept as true; take to be true | examples=I believed his report
2. judge or regard; look upon; judge | examples=I think he is very smart
3. be confident about something | examples=I believe that he will come back from the war
4. follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer | examples=When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
5. credit with veracity | examples=You cannot believe this man

Sense 1: "accept as true; take to be true" - This seems to fit. The sentence is about accepting a proposition as true.
Sense 2: "judge or regard" - This usually takes a direct object with a complement, like "I believe him to be smart" or similar to "I think he is very smart." The structure here is "believes that..." which is more about accepting a proposition.
Sense 3: "be confident about something" - This is close, but the example "I believe that he will come back from the war" suggests a confidence/faith in a future event. The sentence is about accepting a general proposition as true.
Sense 4: "follow a credo; have a faith" - This is about religious or ideological belief systems, not applicable here.
Sense 5: "credit with veracity" - This is about believing a person (trusting their word), e.g., "You cannot believe this man." The object here is a "that" clause, not a person.

Between sense 1 and sense 3. Let me look more carefully.

Sense 1: accept as true; take to be true. Example: "I believed his report." This is about accepting something as true.
Sense 3: be confident about something. Example: "I believe that he will come back from the war." This is more about having confidence.

The sentence "No one... believes that we all have an equal academic potential" is about accepting a claim/proposition as true. It's epistemic - about what is considered true. This aligns best with sense 1.

Wait, let me reconsider sense 2. "judge or regard; look upon; judge" - example "I think he is very smart." This is similar to "I believe that he is very smart." But the definition says "judge or regard; look upon; judge." In WordNet or similar lexicons, sense 2 might correspond to a specific usage like "I believe her to be innocent" or an opinion. But the example "I think he is very smart" suggests it's grouped with "think" as an opinion verb.

However, the sentence is clearly about accepting a proposition as true. "No one... actually believes that..." means "No one... actually accepts it as true that..."

Sense 1 seems the most accurate. The example "I believed his report" is about accepting something (a report) as true. The sentence accepts a "that" clause as true.

Actually, looking at standard WordNet senses for "believe":
- Sense 1: accept as true; take to be true
- Sense 2: judge or regard; look upon; judge (as in "I think he is very smart")
- Sense 3: be confident about something
- Sense 4: follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer
- Sense 5: credit with veracity (as in believe someone)

The sentence "No one... believes that we all have an equal academic potential" maps to sense 1: accepting a proposition as true.

Wait, could it be sense 3? "be confident about something" - "I believe that he will come back." The difference between sense 1 and 3 can be subtle. But sense 1 is the general "accept as true" while sense 3 is "be confident about" (which might be a specific subsense). In many lexical databases, "believe that" with a proposition is sense 1.

Let me check if these are from WordNet. The definitions look like WordNet glosses.
WordNet 3.1 for believe:
1. accept as true; take to be true; "I believed his report"; "We didn't believe his stories from the War"; "She believes in spiritualism"
2. judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"
3. be confident about something; "I believe that he will come back from the war"
4. follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer; "When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too"
5. credit with veracity; "You cannot believe this man"; "Should we believe a publication like the National Inquirer?"

In the sentence, "believes that we all have an equal academic potential" - this is accepting a proposition as true. It's not judging/regarding (sense 2 usually takes small clause or object complement, though it can take "that"). It's not being confident about a future outcome (sense 3). It's not religious (sense 4). It's not crediting a person with veracity (sense 5).

So the answer is 1.

Double-check: "No one in his right mind actually believes that..." - This is about cognitive acceptance of truth. Sense 1.

Yes, answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "equal" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an <t>equal</t> academic potential.

Senses:
1. definition=having the same quantity, value, or measure as another | examples=on equal terms
2. definition=having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task | examples=she had adequate training

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "equal" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an <t>equal</t> academic potential."

 The word "equal" here is modifying "academic potential" - meaning that everyone has the same level or amount of academic potential.

 Looking at the senses:
 1. definition=having the same quantity, value, or measure as another | examples=on equal terms
 2. definition=having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task | examples=she had adequate training

 Sense 1 refers to being the same in quantity, value, or measure. In the sentence, "equal academic potential" means having the same amount or level of academic potential as others. This matches sense 1.

 Sense 2 refers to being adequate or having sufficient qualities (like "equal to the task"), which doesn't fit here. The sentence isn't saying we all have adequate academic potential; it's saying we all have the same academic potential.

 Therefore, the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "academic" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal <t>academic</t> potential.

Senses:
1. definition=associated with academia or an academy | examples=the academic curriculum
2. definition=hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result | examples=an academic discussion
3. definition=marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which sense of "academic" is used in the given sentence. Let me analyze the sentence and the three senses provided.

Sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal <t>academic</t> potential."

The word "academic" here is modifying "potential" - referring to potential related to academic pursuits, education, scholarly activities, or school-related capabilities.

Let me look at the three senses:

1. "associated with academia or an academy" - examples: "the academic curriculum"
   - This refers to things related to educational institutions, schools, universities, scholarly environments.
   - "Academic potential" would mean potential for academic success or scholarly achievement.

2. "hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result" - examples: "an academic discussion"
   - This refers to something being purely theoretical, not practical.
   - If "academic potential" meant this, it would mean theoretical potential, but that doesn't fit well in this context. The sentence is talking about people's actual potential for academic achievement, not something theoretical.

3. "marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects" -
   - This refers to being pedantic, bookish in a trivial way.
   - "Academic potential" wouldn't fit this definition well. This sense is more about being overly scholarly or pedantic in a negative way.

In the sentence "we all have an equal academic potential," the word "academic" is referring to educational/scholarly potential - potential to succeed in school or educational settings. This matches sense 1: "associated with academia or an academy."

The sentence is discussing whether people have equal potential when it comes to education/academic pursuits. This is clearly using "academic" in the sense of relating to education/schooling/academia.

Therefore, the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "potential" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic <t>potential</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the inherent capacity for coming into being
2. definition=the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "potential" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "No one in his right mind actually believes that we all have an equal academic <t>potential</t>."

 Senses:
 1. definition=the inherent capacity for coming into being
 2. definition=the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

 Analysis:
 - The word "potential" in the sentence is used in the context of "academic potential", referring to a person's capacity or ability to achieve academically in the future.
 - Sense 1 refers to "the inherent capacity for coming into being" which aligns with the idea of latent ability or capacity to develop into something.
 - Sense 2 refers to electrical potential/voltage, which is a physics/electrical engineering term and doesn't fit the context of "academic potential".

 Therefore, the correct sense is 1.

 The user wants only the number returned. So I should return just "1".

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "generally" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: -- It is <t>generally</t> desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones.

Senses:
1. definition=usually; as a rule | examples=by and large it doesn't rain much here
2. definition=without distinction of one from others | examples=he is interested in snakes in general
3. definition=without regard to specific details or exceptions | examples=he interprets the law broadly

reasoning_content:
 The user is asking me to identify which numbered sense of the word "generally" is used in the given sentence.

The sentence is: "It is <t>generally</t> desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones."

Let me look at the three senses provided:

1. definition=usually; as a rule | examples=by and large it doesn't rain much here
2. definition=without distinction of one from others | examples=he is interested in snakes in general
3. definition=without regard to specific details or exceptions | examples=he interprets the law broadly

Now let me analyze the sentence: "It is generally desirable to use older textbooks..."

In this context, "generally" means "usually" or "as a rule" or "in most cases." It's saying that as a general rule, it is desirable to use older textbooks. This aligns with sense 1.

Sense 2 "without distinction of one from others" would mean something like "generally speaking about all textbooks" - but that's not the meaning here. The sentence isn't saying "it is desirable to use textbooks in general (as opposed to specific textbooks)."

Sense 3 "without regard to specific details or exceptions" is about broad interpretation, which doesn't fit here. The sentence isn't about interpreting something broadly or ignoring exceptions.

So the answer should be sense 1.

Wait, let me double-check.

Sense 1: "usually; as a rule" - yes, this fits. "It is usually desirable" or "as a rule, it is desirable."

Sense 2: This is about considering the whole group, like "I like dogs generally" meaning I like dogs as a category. But the sentence isn't saying "it is desirable to use textbooks generally" (as opposed to something else).

Sense 3: This is about broad vs narrow interpretation.

Actually, looking at sense 2 again: "without distinction of one from others" - this might be the "in general" meaning. But the example is "he is interested in snakes in general" which is about the category as a whole.

In the sentence "It is generally desirable...", the word "generally" is qualifying "desirable" - meaning "in general circumstances" or "usually" or "for the most part."

This is definitely sense 1.

The answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "desirable" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: -- It is generally <t>desirable</t> to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones.

Senses:
1. definition=worth having or seeking or achieving | examples=a desirable job
2. definition=worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse | examples=the parents found the girl suitable for their son

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which sense of "desirable" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "It is generally <t>desirable</t> to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones."

Let me look at the two senses provided:

1. definition=worth having or seeking or achieving | examples=a desirable job
2. definition=worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse | examples=the parents found the girl suitable for their son

In the sentence, "desirable" is used to describe using older textbooks as something that is worth doing or beneficial - it's worth seeking or achieving to use older textbooks rather than newer ones.

Sense 1 fits: "worth having or seeking or achieving" - using older textbooks is being described as something worth doing/seeking.

Sense 2 is specifically about being chosen as a spouse, which clearly doesn't fit the context of textbooks.

Therefore, the answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "use" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: -- It is generally desirable to <t>use</t> older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones.

Senses:
1. definition=put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | examples=use your head!
2. definition=take or consume (regularly or habitually) | examples=She uses drugs rarely
3. definition=use up, consume fully | examples=The legislature expended its time on school questions
4. definition=seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage | examples=She uses her influential friends to get jobs
5. definition=avail oneself to | examples=apply a principle
6. definition=habitually do something (use only in the past tense) | examples=She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "use" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "It is generally desirable to <t>use</t> older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer ones."

Let me analyze the sentence. The sentence is saying it is desirable to employ or utilize older textbooks for a particular purpose (presumably for studying/teaching) rather than newer ones.

Now let's look at the senses:

1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | examples=use your head!
2. take or consume (regularly or habitually) | examples=She uses drugs rarely
3. use up, consume fully | examples=The legislature expended its time on school questions
4. seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage | examples=She uses her influential friends to get jobs
5. avail oneself to | examples=apply a principle
6. habitually do something (use only in the past tense) | examples=She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally

In the sentence, "use" means to employ or utilize the textbooks for their intended purpose (reading, teaching, learning). This matches sense 1: "put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose."

Sense 2 is about consuming regularly/habitually (like drugs).
Sense 3 is about using up fully.
Sense 4 is about using something to one's advantage (exploiting).
Sense 5 is "avail oneself to" - this is more like "use" as in "use caution" or similar, but actually "avail oneself of" is the usual idiom. Wait, let me look at sense 5 again: "avail oneself to" with example "apply a principle". Hmm, this might be similar to sense 1 but perhaps more abstract? Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions, sense 5 might correspond to something like "use" meaning to practice or employ a method. But in this context, using textbooks is clearly putting them into service.

Sense 6 is "used to" which is past tense habitual, clearly not this.

So the answer should be 1.

Wait, let me double-check sense 5. "avail oneself to" - example "apply a principle". This might be from WordNet or similar. Let me think about the specific sentence. "It is generally desirable to use older textbooks" - this means to employ them, put them into service. That's exactly sense 1.

Yes, answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "rather" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- <t>rather</t> than newer ones.

Senses:
1. definition=on the contrary | examples=rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
2. definition=to some (great or small) extent | examples=it was rather cold
3. definition=more readily or willingly | examples=clean it well, preferably with warm water
4. definition=to a degree (not used with a negative) | examples=quite tasty

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "rather" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- <t>rather</t> than newer ones."

 The key phrase here is "rather than".

 Let me look at the senses:

 1. definition=on the contrary | examples=rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
 2. definition=to some (great or small) extent | examples=it was rather cold
 3. definition=more readily or willingly | examples=clean it well, preferably with warm water
 4. definition=to a degree (not used with a negative) | examples=quite tasty

 In the sentence, "rather than" is used to indicate a preference or choice between two alternatives: older textbooks vs. newer ones. It means "instead of" or "in preference to".

 Looking at sense 1: "on the contrary" - the example shows "rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left". This is the "instead of" meaning, which matches "rather than" in the target sentence.

 Looking at sense 2: This is the adverbial use meaning "somewhat" or "to some extent" (e.g., "rather cold"). This doesn't fit.

 Looking at sense 3: "more readily or willingly" - the example seems wrong or incomplete. It says "clean it well, preferably with warm water" which doesn't show "rather". But the definition suggests a preference. However, "rather than" is a specific construction.

 Looking at sense 4: This is also an adverbial use indicating degree (e.g., "quite tasty" or "rather tasty"). This doesn't fit.

 The phrase "rather than" in the sentence is being used to contrast two options and indicate preference for the first over the second. This corresponds to sense 1: "on the contrary" or more accurately "instead of". The example given for sense 1 uses "rather than" in exactly this way: "rather than disappoint the children..."

 Actually, looking more carefully at the definitions:
 Sense 1: "on the contrary" - this seems like it might be capturing the "instead" or "in place of" meaning.

 Wait, let me reconsider the WordNet senses or standard dictionary senses of "rather".

 Standard senses of "rather":
 1. To a certain extent; somewhat (e.g., "It's rather cold")
 2. More willingly; preferably (e.g., "I'd rather go")
 3. More precisely; instead (e.g., "He is a philosopher, or rather a scientist")
 4. On the contrary (e.g., "The news was unexpected, rather welcome")

 But the specific phrase "rather than" usually means "instead of" or "in preference to".

 Looking at the provided senses again:
 1. definition=on the contrary | examples=rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
 2. definition=to some (great or small) extent | examples=it was rather cold
 3. definition=more readily or willingly | examples=clean it well, preferably with warm water
 4. definition=to a degree (not used with a negative) | examples=quite tasty

 Sense 1 explicitly mentions "rather than" in the example. The definition "on the contrary" might be slightly off, but the example clearly shows the "instead of" usage which matches the target sentence.

 Sense 3 mentions "more readily or willingly" which could relate to "would rather", but the example is confusing.

 The sentence uses "rather than" to mean "instead of" or "in preference to". This is sense 1 based on the example provided.

 Actually, looking at standard WordNet data:
 WordNet 3.1 for "rather":
 1. (r) rather, kind of, kinda, sort of (to some (great or small) extent) "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "He's rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy"
 2. (r) rather (preferably, in preference; by choice) "I'd rather be at home"
 3. (r) quite, rather (to a degree (not used with a negative)) "quite tasty"; "quite soon"; "quite ill"; "quite rich"
 4. (r) sooner, rather (more readily or willingly) "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd sooner be dead"
 5. (r) rather, instead (on the contrary) "rather than disappoint the children he did two quick tricks before he left"; "he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter"; "used English terms instead of Latin ones"

 Wait, looking at these:
 Sense 1 matches the provided sense 2.
 Sense 2 matches "would rather".
 Sense 3 matches the provided sense 4.
 Sense 4 matches the provided sense 3 (but the example is wrong in the prompt?).
 Sense 5 matches the provided sense 1.

 So the mapping seems to be:
 Provided sense 1 = WordNet sense 5 (on the contrary / instead)
 Provided sense 2 = WordNet sense 1 (to some extent)
 Provided sense 3 = WordNet sense 4 (more readily or willingly) - though the example is odd
 Provided sense 4 = WordNet sense 3 (to a degree)

 In the sentence "use older textbooks rather than newer ones", this is clearly the "instead of" meaning, which corresponds to "on the contrary" in the provided list (sense 1).

 The phrase "rather than" is used to indicate that the first option is preferred over the second, or instead of the second. This is sense 1.

 Therefore, the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "new" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than <t>newer</t> ones.

Senses:
1. definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law
2. definition=original and of a kind not seen before | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
3. definition=lacking training or experience | examples=the new men were eager to fight
4. definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
5. definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders
6. definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
7. definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | examples=newfangled ideas
8. definition=in use after medieval times | examples=New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties
9. definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | examples=Modern English
10. definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | examples=new potatoes
11. definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "new" is used in the specific sentence provided.

 Sentence: "It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than <t>newer</t> ones."

 The word in question is "newer" (comparative form of "new").

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The sentence contrasts "older textbooks" with "newer ones"
 - "Older" here refers to textbooks that have been around for a while, not recently published
 - "Newer" would therefore refer to textbooks that are more recent, recently published or made

 Looking at the senses:

 1. "not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered" - examples: "a new law"
    - This seems to fit. "Newer textbooks" would mean textbooks that have recently been published/come into being, as opposed to older ones.

 2. "original and of a kind not seen before" - examples: "the computer produced a completely novel proof..."
    - This is about novelty/uniqueness, not about age. The sentence is contrasting age (older vs newer), not originality.

 3. "lacking training or experience" - examples: "the new men were eager to fight"
    - This refers to people, not textbooks.

 4. "having no previous example or precedent or parallel" - examples: "a time of unexampled prosperity"
    - Again, about uniqueness, not recency.

 5. "other than the former one(s); different" - examples: "they now have a new leaders"
    - This could potentially fit, but the context specifically mentions "older" which suggests temporal newness rather than just "different".

 6. "unaffected by use or exposure" - examples: "it looks like new"
    - This is about condition (like new), not about publication date.

 7. "(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new" - examples: "newfangled ideas"
    - This has a negative connotation of being unnecessarily new, but the definition mentions "newfangled" which doesn't fit here.

 8. "in use after medieval times" - examples: "New Eqyptian..."
    - Specific linguistic/historical usage, not applicable.

 9. "used of a living language; being the current stage in its development" - examples: "Modern English"
    - Specific to languages.

 10. "(of crops) harvested at an early stage..." - examples: "new potatoes"
     - Specific to crops.

 11. "unfamiliar" - examples: "new experiences"
     - This is about familiarity, not age.

 The key contrast in the sentence is between "older" (implying age/existence for a longer time) and "newer" (implying recent existence). This aligns with sense 1: "not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being..."

 Sense 1 is the standard temporal sense of "new" meaning recently made/created.

 Sense 5 "other than the former one(s); different" is also a possible interpretation, but given the specific contrast with "older" (which clearly refers to age), sense 1 is the better fit. "Older" and "newer" are comparative forms referring to the duration of existence.

 Therefore, the answer should be 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "one" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: -- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer <t>ones</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number | examples=he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
2. definition=a single person or thing | examples=he is the best one

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "one" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "-- It is generally desirable to use older textbooks -- many of them, alas, out of print -- rather than newer <t>ones</t>."

The word "one" is marked with <t></t> tags as "ones" (plural form).

Let me look at the two senses provided:

Sense 1: "the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number" - examples: "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"
This is the numerical sense, referring to the digit 1 or the number one.

Sense 2: "a single person or thing" - examples: "he is the best one"
This is the pronominal sense, used as a substitute for a noun to avoid repetition. In this case, "one" refers back to "textbook" or "textbooks".

In the sentence: "rather than newer ones"
Here, "ones" is replacing "textbooks" to avoid saying "rather than newer textbooks". This is clearly the pronominal use - substituting for a noun that was previously mentioned.

So "ones" here means "textbooks" - referring to things (textbooks). This matches sense 2: "a single person or thing" (though here it's plural "ones", referring to multiple things).

Sense 1 would be if it meant the number 1, like "count to ten: one, two, three..." or "I have one apple."

Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "often" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: The latter are modish, trendy, <t>often</t> downright silly, and at best insubstantial.

Senses:
1. definition=many times at short intervals | examples=we often met over a cup of coffee
2. definition=frequently or in great quantities | examples=I don't drink much
3. definition=in many cases or instances

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "often" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "The latter are modish, trendy, <t>often</t> downright silly, and at best insubstantial."

Senses:
1. many times at short intervals (frequency over time) - examples: "we often met over a cup of coffee"
2. frequently or in great quantities (quantity/amount) - examples: "I don't drink much" (wait, that example doesn't match "often"... but the definition says frequently or in great quantities)
3. in many cases or instances (generalization about cases/instances)

Let me analyze the sentence structure:
"The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly, and at best insubstantial."

Here, "often" is modifying "downright silly". It's saying that the latter (referring to some previously mentioned things) are:
- modish
- trendy
- often downright silly
- and at best insubstantial

This is describing characteristics of a category of things. It's not saying they are silly many times at short intervals (sense 1, temporal frequency). It's saying that in many cases/instances, they are downright silly. It's making a generalization about the category.

Wait, let me reconsider. Could it be sense 1? "Often" here means "frequently" in the sense that many instances exhibit this property.

Actually, looking at sense 3: "in many cases or instances" - this fits when talking about a class or category. "The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly" = "In many cases, the latter are downright silly" or "The latter are, in many instances, downright silly."

Sense 1 is about repeated events over time: "we often met" - this is temporal recurrence.
Sense 2 seems to be about quantity (though the example "I don't drink much" is odd for "often" - maybe it's a bad example or refers to "much" not "often"? Actually looking again, sense 2 says "frequently or in great quantities" with example "I don't drink much". That example seems wrong for "often". Maybe the example is meant to show the antonym? No, it says examples=I don't drink much. That's strange. But definition 2 is likely about amount/quantity.)

Sense 3: "in many cases or instances" - this is the generic/habitual reading used for generalizations.

In the sentence, we're talking about "the latter" (a type or category of things), and saying they are often (i.e., in many cases) downright silly. This is clearly sense 3.

Let me double-check with similar examples.
- "He is often late" - sense 1 (temporal frequency)
- "Boys are often noisy" - this could be sense 3 (in many cases, boys are noisy) or sense 1 (many times, boys are noisy). But usually, with plural subjects referring to kinds/categories, it's sense 3.

Actually, WordNet or similar dictionaries often distinguish:
- Sense 1: many times; frequently (temporal)
- Sense 2: much; a lot (quantity - though rare for "often")
- Sense 3: frequently; many times (in various instances)

Wait, looking at the exact wording:
1. many times at short intervals
2. frequently or in great quantities
3. in many cases or instances

The sentence: "The latter are modish, trendy, often downright silly..."

If I say "These books are often silly", I mean "In many cases, these books are silly" (sense 3) or "These books are frequently silly" (sense 1). But given the options, sense 3 is the best fit because it's classifying instances/cases rather than describing repeated temporal occurrences. The subject "the latter" refers to a set of things, and the sentence is describing properties that apply to instances within that set.

Also, sense 1 specifically mentions "at short intervals" which implies a temporal repetition pattern. The sentence isn't saying that repeatedly over time these things are silly; it's saying that when you look at instances of them, many are silly.

Therefore, the answer is 3.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "dubious" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They are based on <t>dubious</t> psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience.

Senses:
1. definition=fraught with uncertainty or doubt | examples=they were doubtful that the cord would hold
2. definition=open to doubt or suspicion; ; ; ; - Karen Horney | examples=the candidate's doubtful past
3. definition=not convinced | examples=they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "dubious" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "They are based on <t>dubious</t> psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience."

 The word "dubious" here describes "psychological and sociological theories". The context suggests these theories are questionable, doubtful, or suspect - not necessarily uncertain in themselves (sense 1), but rather open to doubt or suspicion (sense 2).

 Let me analyze the three senses:

 1. "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - This suggests something is uncertain or doubtful itself. Example: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - here "doubtful" describes the state of uncertainty about whether the cord would hold.

 2. "open to doubt or suspicion" - This suggests something is suspect, questionable, or not to be trusted. Example: "the candidate's doubtful past" - this means the past is questionable or suspect.

 3. "not convinced" - This describes a person's state of mind. Example: "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious" - here "dubious" means they were not convinced.

 In the sentence, "dubious" modifies "psychological and sociological theories". The theories themselves are being characterized as questionable or suspect - they are "open to doubt" rather than being the source of uncertainty (sense 1) or describing someone who is unconvinced (sense 3).

 Actually, looking more carefully:
 - Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - could apply to theories that are uncertain
 - Sense 2: "open to doubt or suspicion" - could apply to theories that are questionable/suspect
 - Sense 3: "not convinced" - applies to people, not theories

 So sense 3 is definitely out because "dubious" here describes theories, not a person's mental state.

 Between sense 1 and 2:
 - Sense 1 focuses on uncertainty ("fraught with uncertainty")
 - Sense 2 focuses on being suspect/questionable ("open to doubt or suspicion")

 The phrase "based on dubious... theories" suggests the theories are questionable, unreliable, or suspect - i.e., open to doubt. This aligns with sense 2.

 However, looking at the example for sense 1: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - actually, looking at this, "doubtful" here seems to be used differently than "dubious" in the target sentence. But "dubious" and "doubtful" are synonyms.

 Wait, I need to look at the specific definitions carefully.

 Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - This would mean the theories themselves are uncertain or filled with doubt. But theories aren't usually "fraught with uncertainty" in the sense of being uncertain themselves - rather, they are questionable or suspect.

 Sense 2: "open to doubt or suspicion" - This means the theories can be doubted, are suspect, questionable. This fits perfectly: theories that are dubious = theories that are open to doubt.

 Sense 3: "not convinced" - clearly doesn't apply to theories.

 Therefore, the answer should be 2.

 But wait, let me reconsider sense 1. Could "dubious theories" mean theories that are uncertain? Like, theories that are not established, fraught with uncertainty?

 Actually, looking at typical usage:
 - "Dubious claim" - usually means questionable, suspect, open to doubt (sense 2)
 - "Dubious distinction" - ironic usage, means questionable
 - "Dubious about something" - means not convinced (sense 3)

 In the sentence "They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories", the word "dubious" is attributive (modifying theories), not predicative with a person as subject. So it's not sense 3.

 Between 1 and 2:
 - If something is "fraught with uncertainty" (sense 1), it means it is uncertain, unreliable, not definite.
 - If something is "open to doubt" (sense 2), it means it can be questioned, is suspect.

 These are very close. But looking at the examples:
 - Sense 1 example: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - this shows a state of uncertainty about a future event.
 - Sense 2 example: "the candidate's doubtful past" - this shows something that is questionable, suspect.

 "Dubious theories" is more like "doubtful past" - the theories are questionable, suspect, not well-founded. So sense 2.

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions:
 - Dubious can mean:
   1. Hesitating or doubting (sense 3)
   2. Not to be relied upon; suspect (sense 2)
   3. Uncertain or questionable (sense 1)

 But the specific wording of the senses matters here.

 Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - this suggests the thing itself is filled with uncertainty.
 Sense 2: "open to doubt or suspicion" - this suggests the thing can be doubted, is suspect.

 When we say "dubious theories", we usually mean theories that are questionable, suspect, unreliable - not necessarily that the theories themselves are "fraught with uncertainty" (though that's close).

 Actually, looking at the exact wording of sense 2: "open to doubt or suspicion; ; ; ; - Karen Horney" - this seems like a dictionary definition citing Karen Horney.

 And looking at sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" with example "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - actually, wait, the example uses "doubtful" not "dubious". But the definition is for "dubious" (I assume these are WordNet senses or similar).

 Actually, this looks like WordNet data. Let me recall WordNet senses for "dubious":

 WordNet 3.1:
 1. (2) doubtful, dubious - fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go"
 2. (1) doubtful, dubious, dubitable, in question(p), questionable - open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false"
 3. (0) dubious - not convinced; "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious"

 Wait, looking at WordNet:
 - Sense 1: "fraught with uncertainty or doubt" - examples include "dubious about agreeing to go" which shows it can be used with "about" to mean hesitant (sense 3 in the user's list?)
 - Sense 2: "open to doubt or suspicion" - examples include "the candidate's doubtful past", "he has a dubious record"
 - Sense 3: "not convinced" - example "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious"

 Actually, the user's sense 3 is "not convinced", which is similar to sense 1 in WordNet which includes "dubious about" meaning hesitant.

 But in the user's list:
 - Sense 1: fraught with uncertainty or doubt
 - Sense 2: open to doubt or suspicion
 - Sense 3: not convinced

 In the sentence: "dubious psychological and sociological theories"

 If the theories are "fraught with uncertainty" (sense 1), that would mean the theories are uncertain, shaky.
 If the theories are "open to doubt" (sense 2), that means they are questionable, suspect.

 In context, "based on... theories rather than on educational experience" suggests these theories are questionable, not well-founded, suspect - they are "open to doubt" because they lack empirical backing (educational experience).

 But both could fit. However, looking at the example for sense 2: "the candidate's doubtful past" - this parallels "dubious theories" closely - both are noun phrases where the adjective modifies a noun that represents something abstract/historical (past/theories).

 The example for sense 1: "they were doubtful that the cord would hold" - this is about uncertainty regarding a future event/outcome.

 Also, sense 1 is often used with "about" when referring to people being uncertain (e.g., "he was dubious about the plan").

 So for attributive use modifying theories, sense 2 is the best fit.

 Therefore, the answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "psychological" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They are based on dubious <t>psychological</t> and sociological theories rather than on educational experience.

Senses:
1. definition=mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature | examples=give psychological support
2. definition=of or relating to or determined by psychology | examples=psychological theories

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "psychological" is used in the given sentence.

The sentence is: "They are based on dubious <t>psychological</t> and sociological theories rather than on educational experience."

The senses are:
1. mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature | examples=give psychological support
2. of or relating to or determined by psychology | examples=psychological theories

Looking at the sentence, "psychological" is modifying "theories" and is paired with "sociological" (which relates to sociology).

Sense 2 explicitly mentions "psychological theories" as an example, and the definition "of or relating to or determined by psychology" fits perfectly here because the sentence is referring to theories that belong to the field of psychology.

Sense 1 refers to things that are mental/emotional as opposed to physical, such as "psychological support." While theories could be about mental/emotional aspects, the specific context here is about academic/theoretical frameworks (paired with sociological theories), which points more directly to sense 2 - relating to the field/discipline of psychology.

Also, the example for sense 2 is literally "psychological theories" which matches exactly with the phrase in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "rather" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories <t>rather</t> than on educational experience.

Senses:
1. definition=on the contrary | examples=rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
2. definition=to some (great or small) extent | examples=it was rather cold
3. definition=more readily or willingly | examples=clean it well, preferably with warm water
4. definition=to a degree (not used with a negative) | examples=quite tasty

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "rather" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories <t>rather</t> than on educational experience."

 The word "rather" appears in the phrase "rather than".

 Let me look at the senses:

 1. definition=on the contrary | examples=rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
    - This sense seems to fit with "rather than" constructions where it indicates a preference or alternative, often meaning "instead of" or indicating contrast.

 2. definition=to some (great or small) extent | examples=it was rather cold
    - This is the intensifier usage, like "rather good", "rather cold". Doesn't fit with "rather than".

 3. definition=more readily or willingly | examples=clean it well, preferably with warm water
    - This seems to be about preference, but the example given ("preferably") suggests this might be about "would rather" constructions? Actually, looking at the example "clean it well, preferably with warm water" - that doesn't seem to match "rather" specifically. Wait, sense 3 might be about "would rather" meaning preference. But in the sentence given, we have "rather than", not "would rather".

 4. definition=to a degree (not used with a negative) | examples=quite tasty
    - This also seems like an intensifier/adverb of degree, similar to sense 2 but perhaps with different syntactic constraints.

 Now, looking at the sentence: "They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience."

 Here "rather than" is a conjunction/preposition meaning "instead of" or indicating a contrast between two alternatives.

 Sense 1 says "on the contrary" and gives the example "rather than disappoint the children..." which shows "rather than" used to indicate an alternative action (instead of disappointing them, he did tricks).

 So sense 1 seems to be the one that covers "rather than" meaning "instead of" or indicating a contrast/alternative.

 Sense 3 mentions "more readily or willingly" which might relate to "would rather", but the example given is confusing ("clean it well, preferably with warm water" - this doesn't contain "rather"). Actually, looking carefully, sense 3's example might be wrong or I'm misunderstanding. But regardless, "rather than" in the given sentence is clearly indicating a contrast or alternative between two bases: dubious theories vs educational experience.

 This aligns with sense 1: "on the contrary" or more accurately in this context, "instead of" - which is related to the "contrary" meaning.

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions:
 - Sense 1 seems to correspond to the "rather than" construction indicating preference or alternative.
 - Sense 2 and 4 are degree adverbs (intensifiers).
 - Sense 3 might be "would rather" (preference).

 The sentence uses "rather than" to contrast two things: theories vs experience. This is the "instead of" or "on the contrary" sense.

 Therefore, the answer is 1.

 Wait, let me double-check the example for sense 1: "rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left"

 This is exactly the "rather than" construction used to indicate that instead of doing X, he did Y. Or meaning "on the contrary" or "instead".

 In the target sentence: "based on dubious theories rather than on educational experience" = based on theories instead of experience.

 So yes, sense 1 is correct.

 The other senses:
 - Sense 2: "it was rather cold" - this is the degree/intensifier usage
 - Sense 4: "quite tasty" - also degree/intensifier (though the example doesn't show "rather", it seems to be defining a similar concept)
 - Sense 3: "more readily or willingly" - this would be "would rather"

 So the answer is definitely 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "educational" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on <t>educational</t> experience.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to the process of education | examples=educational psychology
2. definition=providing knowledge | examples=an educational film

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which sense of "educational" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on <t>educational</t> experience."

Let me analyze the sentence:
- "They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience."
- The word "educational" here modifies "experience"
- It's contrasting psychological and sociological theories with educational experience
- "Educational experience" refers to experience related to the process of education (teaching, learning, schooling)

Now let's look at the two senses:
1. "relating to the process of education" | examples: educational psychology
2. "providing knowledge" | examples: an educational film

Sense 1 fits because "educational experience" means experience relating to the process of education (teaching/learning). This is about the field or domain of education.

Sense 2 would mean experience that provides knowledge, but that's not the primary meaning here. The contrast is between theories from psychology/sociology vs. experience from the field of education.

"Educational psychology" (example for sense 1) is psychology applied to education - relating to the process of education.
"Educational experience" similarly means experience in/of the educational process/field.

So the answer should be 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "experience" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational <t>experience</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities | examples=a man of experience
2. definition=the content of direct observation or participation in an event | examples=he had a religious experience
3. definition=an event as apprehended | examples=a surprising experience

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which sense of "experience" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational <t>experience</t>."

Let me look at the three senses:

1. "the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities" - examples: "a man of experience"
   - This refers to the general knowledge or expertise one has gained over time from doing something.

2. "the content of direct observation or participation in an event" - examples: "he had a religious experience"
   - This refers to a specific instance or occurrence that someone goes through.

3. "an event as apprehended" - examples: "a surprising experience"
   - This refers to a particular event itself as it is perceived.

Now looking at the sentence: "They are based on dubious psychological and sociological theories rather than on educational experience."

Here, "educational experience" seems to refer to the accumulated knowledge or expertise gained from participating in educational activities or events over time. It's not referring to a specific single event (like sense 2 or 3 would suggest), but rather the general accumulation of knowledge/skill in the field of education.

Sense 1 fits best because:
- "educational experience" refers to the accumulated knowledge or skill from participating in educational events/activities
- It's contrasted with "theories" - theories vs. practical accumulated knowledge
- The phrase "a man of experience" in the examples shows experience as a quality or accumulated attribute, which parallels "educational experience" here

Sense 2 would be more like having a specific educational experience (e.g., "he had an educational experience at the museum").
Sense 3 would be referring to a specific event that was educational.

The context suggests accumulated knowledge/practice in education, which is sense 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "reason" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: One of the <t>reasons</t> American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods.

Senses:
1. definition=a rational motive for a belief or action | examples=the reason that war was declared
2. definition=an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon | examples=the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
3. definition=the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | examples=we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
4. definition=the state of having good sense and sound judgment | examples=his rationality may have been impaired
5. definition=a justification for something existing or happening | examples=he had no cause to complain
6. definition=a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion | examples=there is reason to believe he is lying

reasoning_content:
We need to determine which numbered sense of "reason" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "One of the <t>reasons</t> American students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the 'New Math' on American textbooks and teaching methods."

We have six senses:

1. definition=a rational motive for a belief or action | examples=the reason that war was declared
2. definition=an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon | examples=the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
3. definition=the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | examples=we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
4. definition=the state of having good sense and sound judgment | examples=his rationality may have been impaired
5. definition=a justification for something existing or happening | examples=he had no cause to complain
6. definition=a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion | examples=there is reason to believe he is lying

Let's analyze the sentence. The word "reasons" is used as a noun. The phrase "One of the reasons ... is the influence of the 'New Math'..." Here, "reason" means a cause or explanation for why American students do poorly. It's explaining the cause of a phenomenon (poor performance).

Let's look at the definitions:

Sense 1: "a rational motive for a belief or action" - example: the reason that war was declared. This is close: a motive for an action. But here it's a cause for a phenomenon (poor performance). Is poor performance an action? Not exactly. It's a state or phenomenon.

Sense 2: "an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon" - example: the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly. This seems to fit perfectly. The sentence gives an explanation of the cause of the phenomenon (American students doing poorly). The reason is the influence of New Math.

Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening" - example: he had no cause to complain. This is similar to cause/justification. But sense 2 is more specifically "explanation of the cause of some phenomenon". The example in sense 5 is "he had no cause to complain". "Cause" there is similar to "reason". But the definition says "a justification for something existing or happening". In the sentence, the influence of New Math is not a justification; it's a cause/explanation.

Sense 6: "a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion" - example: there is reason to believe he is lying. This is about evidence. Not fitting.

Sense 3 and 4 are about rational capacity or state of mind. Not fitting.

So the best fit is sense 2.

But let's double-check sense 1 vs sense 2 vs sense 5.

Sense 1: "a rational motive for a belief or action". The phenomenon is students doing poorly. Is that an action? Doing poorly could be seen as an action, but it's more of a phenomenon/result. The example "the reason that war was declared" is an action (declaring war). In our sentence, it's not a motive for an action; it's a cause of a situation.

Sense 2: "an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon". The phenomenon is "American students do so poorly in math tests". The explanation is "the influence of the New Math". This matches exactly.

Sense 5: "a justification for something existing or happening". Example: "he had no cause to complain". This is more like "grounds" or "justification". In the sentence, it's not that the New Math justifies the poor performance; it explains why it happens. So sense 2 is better.

Thus the answer is 2.

The user wants only the number. So output: 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "american" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: One of the reasons <t>American</t> students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture | examples=American citizens
2. definition=of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas | examples=the American hemisphere

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "American" is used in the given sentence.

Let me analyze the sentence: "One of the reasons <t>American</t> students do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods."

The sentence compares "American" students with British, French, German, and Japanese students. These are all nationalities/countries. The context is clearly referring to the United States of America, not the continents and islands of the Americas as a whole.

Sense 1: "of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture" - This fits because the comparison is with specific countries (Britain, France, Germany, Japan), and "American" here means from the USA.

Sense 2: "of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas" - This would refer to the broader Americas (North, Central, South America), but the context of comparing with specific European and Asian countries suggests the national meaning (USA).

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "student" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: One of the reasons American <t>students</t> do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods.

Senses:
1. definition=a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
2. definition=a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which sense of "student" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "One of the reasons American <t>students</t> do so poorly in math tests, as compared with British, French, German or Japanese students, is the influence of the "New Math "on American textbooks and teaching methods."

The two senses provided are:
1. definition=a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
2. definition=a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

Looking at the context:
- The sentence talks about "American students" doing poorly in "math tests"
- It compares them with students from other countries (British, French, German, Japanese)
- It mentions "textbooks and teaching methods"
- The context is clearly about people who are learning in schools/educational institutions, taking tests, using textbooks

Sense 1 fits perfectly: "a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution" - these are students in school taking math tests.

Sense 2 refers to a "learned person" or scholar who has gained mastery through long study - this would be someone like a PhD holder, a professor, or an expert. This doesn't fit the context of people taking math tests in a comparative educational context.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.