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

[User]
Target lemma: life
Target surface form: life
Context:
"But arsenic is different enough that it doesn't work as well as phosphorus, so it gets in there and sort of gums up the works of our biochemical machinery," explained Anbar. The researchers collected the bacteria known as GFAJ-1 and exposed it to increasing concentrations of arsenic, which it was able to adapt to and grow. The microbe does grow better on phosphorus, but showing that it can live with arsenic instead raises the possibility that a life form using arsenic could occur naturally, either elsewhere on Earth or on another planet or moon where arsenic is more common. Jamie S. Foster, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Florida, said the idea that arsenic could be substituted for phosphorus isn't new, but there has never been example where it was shown to work. Arsenic was more common in the early times on Earth, she said, so researchers have speculated that early life forms might have used it. "It does suggest that that there could be other ways to form life, not just how <t>life</t> formed on early Earth," said Foster, who was not part of Wolfe-Simon's research team. The research was supported by NASA, the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=life%1:26:01:: | definition=a characteristic state or mode of living | examples=social life; city life
2. sense_key=life%1:09:00:: | definition=the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | synonyms=living | examples=he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
3. sense_key=life%1:26:02:: | definition=the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living | examples=he hoped for a new life in Australia; he wanted to live his own life without interference from others
4. sense_key=life%1:26:00:: | definition=the condition of living or the state of being alive | synonyms=animation, living, aliveness | examples=while there's life there's hope; life depends on many chemical and physical processes
5. sense_key=life%1:28:00:: | definition=the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | synonyms=lifetime, lifespan | examples=the battery had a short life; he lived a long and happy life
6. sense_key=life%1:28:01:: | definition=the period between birth and the present time | examples=I have known him all his life
7. sense_key=life%1:28:02:: | definition=the period from the present until death | examples=he appointed himself emperor for life
8. sense_key=life%1:18:00:: | definition=a living person | examples=his heroism saved a life
9. sense_key=life%1:07:01:: | definition=animation and energy in action or expression | synonyms=liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | examples=it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it
10. sense_key=life%1:03:00:: | definition=living things collectively | examples=the oceans are teeming with life
11. sense_key=life%1:19:00:: | definition=the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones | examples=there is no life on the moon
12. sense_key=life%1:10:00:: | definition=an account of the series of events making up a person's life | synonyms=biography, life story, life history
13. sense_key=life%1:16:00:: | definition=a motive for living | examples=pottery was his life
14. sense_key=life%1:28:03:: | definition=a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives | synonyms=life sentence | examples=he got life for killing the guard

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform word sense disambiguation for the target word "life" in the given context. Let me analyze the context carefully.

The sentence containing the target is: "It does suggest that that there could be other ways to form life, not just how life formed on early Earth," said Foster.

The context is about arsenic-based bacteria and the possibility of life forms using arsenic instead of phosphorus. The discussion is about how life could form or exist in different ways, not just the way it formed on early Earth.

Let me look at the candidate senses:

1. life%1:26:01:: - a characteristic state or mode of living (social life, city life) - Not this one. Not talking about a mode of living.

2. life%1:09:00:: - the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities - Not this. Not about human experience.

3. life%1:26:02:: - the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living - Not this. Not about an individual's life course.

4. life%1:26:00:: - the condition of living or the state of being alive (animation, living, aliveness) - "while there's life there's hope; life depends on many chemical and physical processes" - This could fit because the context is about biochemical machinery and living conditions.

5. life%1:28:00:: - the period during which something is functional (lifetime, lifespan) - Not this. Not about duration.

6. life%1:28:01:: - the period between birth and the present time - Not this.

7. life%1:28:02:: - the period from the present until death - Not this.

8. life%1:18:00:: - a living person - Not this.

9. life%1:07:01:: - animation and energy in action or expression - Not this.

10. life%1:03:00:: - living things collectively (the oceans are teeming with life) - This could fit because the context talks about "a life form using arsenic" and "other ways to form life." It's about living organisms collectively.

11. life%1:19:00:: - the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones (there is no life on the moon) - This could fit because the context is about the phenomenon of life, biochemical processes, and whether life could form with arsenic.

12. life%1:10:00:: - an account of the series of events making up a person's life - Not this.

13. life%1:16:00:: - a motive for living - Not this.

14. life%1:28:03:: - a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives - Not this.

Now I need to decide between sense 4, 10, and 11.

Sense 4: "the condition of living or the state of being alive" - examples include "life depends on many chemical and physical processes." This is about the condition/state of being alive.

Sense 10: "living things collectively" - example "the oceans are teeming with life." This refers to all living things as a collective.

Sense 11: "the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones" - example "there is no life on the moon." This is about the phenomenon/biological concept of life.

The sentence is: "there could be other ways to form life, not just how life formed on early Earth"

In this context, "form life" means to create/originate living organisms or the phenomenon of life. It's about the formation of life as a phenomenon or collective entity.

Earlier in the text: "showing that it can live with arsenic instead raises the possibility that a life form using arsenic could occur naturally" - Here "a life form" refers to a type of organism.

"other ways to form life" - This is about forming life in general, the phenomenon of life, or living things collectively.

I think sense 11 is the best fit because:
- It refers to the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones
- The context is about biochemical machinery, chemical processes, and what constitutes life
- "there is no life on the moon" is semantically similar to "life on another planet"
- The discussion is about the phenomenon of life and how it could form

However, sense 10 "living things collectively" is also plausible because "form life" could mean "form living things." But I think sense 11 is more abstract and fits the scientific discussion about the phenomenon of life.

Sense 4 is about "the condition of living or the state of being alive" which is also close. But the example "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" is very relevant to the biochemical context. However, the phrase "ways to form life" suggests forming the phenomenon itself, not just the condition.

Let me reconsider. In WordNet:
- Sense 11 (life%1:19:00::) is under noun.phenomenon (1:19), defined as "the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones"
- Sense 4 (life%1:26:00::) is under noun.state (1:26), defined as "the condition of living or the state of being alive"
- Sense 10 (life%1:03:00::) is under noun.tops (1:03), defined as "living things collectively"

The context is about astrobiology and the possibility of life existing elsewhere. The phrase "there is no life on the moon" is a classic example that parallels "a life form using arsenic could occur naturally... on another planet or moon."

I think sense 11 is the best answer. The context is about the organic phenomenon of life, how it can be distinguished from nonliving things, and whether it could arise through different biochemical pathways (arsenic-based vs phosphorus-based).

Actually, let me look again at sense 4: "the condition of living or the state of being alive" with synonyms animation, living, aliveness. The example "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" is very relevant.

But the target phrase is "how life formed on early Earth" - this is asking about the origin of life as a phenomenon, not just the condition of being alive. The "formation of life" is a phenomenon-level concept.

I believe sense 11 is the single best indexed sense. The answer should be {"sense_index": 11}.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: earth
Target surface form: Earth
Context:
"But arsenic is different enough that it doesn't work as well as phosphorus, so it gets in there and sort of gums up the works of our biochemical machinery," explained Anbar. The researchers collected the bacteria known as GFAJ-1 and exposed it to increasing concentrations of arsenic, which it was able to adapt to and grow. The microbe does grow better on phosphorus, but showing that it can live with arsenic instead raises the possibility that a life form using arsenic could occur naturally, either elsewhere on Earth or on another planet or moon where arsenic is more common. Jamie S. Foster, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Florida, said the idea that arsenic could be substituted for phosphorus isn't new, but there has never been example where it was shown to work. Arsenic was more common in the early times on Earth, she said, so researchers have speculated that early life forms might have used it. "It does suggest that that there could be other ways to form life, not just how life formed on early <t>Earth</t>," said Foster, who was not part of Wolfe-Simon's research team. The research was supported by NASA, the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=earth%1:17:00:: | definition=the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | synonyms=world, globe | examples=the Earth moves around the sun; he sailed around the world
2. sense_key=earth%1:27:00:: | definition=the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface | synonyms=ground | examples=they dug into the earth outside the church
3. sense_key=earth%1:17:01:: | definition=the solid part of the earth's surface | synonyms=land, dry land, ground, solid ground, terra firma | examples=the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land; the earth shook for several minutes
4. sense_key=earth%1:15:00:: | definition=the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell) | examples=it was hell on earth
5. sense_key=earth%1:27:01:: | definition=once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6. sense_key=earth%1:09:00:: | definition=the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife | synonyms=worldly concern, earthly concern, world | examples=they consider the church to be independent of the world
7. sense_key=earth%1:06:00:: | definition=a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) | synonyms=ground

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
We need answer WSD for target lemma earth surface form Earth in context. Need choose single best indexed sense among candidate senses indices 1-7.

We need parse context: Sentence: "It does suggest that there could be other ways to form life, not just how life formed on early <t>Earth</t>," said Foster, ... Previously context mentions naturally either elsewhere on Earth or another planet. Arsenic life could occur naturally either elsewhere on Earth or on another planet. Early Earth. "Earth" here refers to the planet. The phrase "elsewhere on Earth" and "early Earth" definitely planet. Candidate sense 1: earth%1:17:00:: definition the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on synonyms world, globe. This fits.

Candidate 3 is solid part of earth's surface (land). Candidate 2 loose soft material. But "Earth" capitalized means planet. So index 1. Need return JSON {"sense_index": 1}.

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native_finish_reason: stop

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

[User]
Target lemma: part
Target surface form: part
Context:
"But arsenic is different enough that it doesn't work as well as phosphorus, so it gets in there and sort of gums up the works of our biochemical machinery," explained Anbar. The researchers collected the bacteria known as GFAJ-1 and exposed it to increasing concentrations of arsenic, which it was able to adapt to and grow. The microbe does grow better on phosphorus, but showing that it can live with arsenic instead raises the possibility that a life form using arsenic could occur naturally, either elsewhere on Earth or on another planet or moon where arsenic is more common. Jamie S. Foster, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Florida, said the idea that arsenic could be substituted for phosphorus isn't new, but there has never been example where it was shown to work. Arsenic was more common in the early times on Earth, she said, so researchers have speculated that early life forms might have used it. "It does suggest that that there could be other ways to form life, not just how life formed on early Earth," said Foster, who was not <t>part</t> of Wolfe-Simon's research team. The research was supported by NASA, the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=part%1:24:00:: | definition=something determined in relation to something that includes it | synonyms=portion, component part, component, constituent | examples=he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript
2. sense_key=part%1:06:00:: | definition=something less than the whole of a human artifact | synonyms=portion | examples=the rear part of the house; glue the two parts together
3. sense_key=part%1:17:00:: | definition=a portion of a natural object | synonyms=piece | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts; he needed a piece of granite
4. sense_key=part%1:09:02:: | definition=that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation | examples=it requires vigilance on our part; they resisted every effort on his part
5. sense_key=part%1:15:00:: | definition=the extended spatial location of something | synonyms=region | examples=the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world
6. sense_key=part%1:04:01:: | definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, role | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
7. sense_key=part%1:09:01:: | definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, role, theatrical role, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
8. sense_key=part%1:21:00:: | definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, percentage | examples=he wanted his share in cash
9. sense_key=part%1:09:00:: | definition=one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole | synonyms=section, division | examples=the written part of the exam; the finance section of the company
10. sense_key=part%1:08:01:: | definition=a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions | synonyms=parting | examples=his part was right in the middle
11. sense_key=part%1:10:00:: | definition=the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music | synonyms=voice | examples=he tried to sing the tenor part
12. sense_key=part%1:04:03:: | definition=the part played by a person in bringing about a result | synonyms=contribution, share | examples=I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project; they all did their share of the work

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

reasoning_content:
We need choose sense index for "part" in context: "Foster, who was not <t>part</t> of Wolfe-Simon's research team." Target lemma part surface part.
Candidate senses listed 1-12. Need determine which WordNet sense matches 'part of a group/team'. Options:
1 part%1:24:00:: something determined in relation to something that includes it; portion component part component constituent; examples: he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself. This seems relational component, member? The gloss: something determined in relation to something that includes it. 'Part of a team' means component/member of group. This is top hypernym for part-noun? WordNet noun.part has senses: part=relation? Actually part%1:24:00:: is "something determined in relation to something that includes it" likely the most general part. It includes 'component part, constituent'. Example 'he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself'. In phrase "not part of Wolfe-Simon's research team", means she was not a member/component of the team. That aligns with sense 1. Not sense 6 (actions/role assigned) because not "do one's part". Not sense 9 (section/division of a whole regarded as divided) maybe 'part of the exam', not team. Sense 1 is best.
Need return JSON exactly {"sense_index": 1}.
Double-check WordNet senses mapping: The list includes 12 senses. part of a team = part%1:24:00:: yes. Could there be another sense 'part of' idiom? "part of" prepositional use often maps to sense 1. Good.
Final answer only JSON.

provider: Novita


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

[User]
Target lemma: team
Target surface form: team
Context:
"But arsenic is different enough that it doesn't work as well as phosphorus, so it gets in there and sort of gums up the works of our biochemical machinery," explained Anbar. The researchers collected the bacteria known as GFAJ-1 and exposed it to increasing concentrations of arsenic, which it was able to adapt to and grow. The microbe does grow better on phosphorus, but showing that it can live with arsenic instead raises the possibility that a life form using arsenic could occur naturally, either elsewhere on Earth or on another planet or moon where arsenic is more common. Jamie S. Foster, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Florida, said the idea that arsenic could be substituted for phosphorus isn't new, but there has never been example where it was shown to work. Arsenic was more common in the early times on Earth, she said, so researchers have speculated that early life forms might have used it. "It does suggest that that there could be other ways to form life, not just how life formed on early Earth," said Foster, who was not part of Wolfe-Simon's research <t>team</t>. The research was supported by NASA, the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=team%1:14:00:: | definition=a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | synonyms=squad
2. sense_key=team%1:14:01:: | definition=two or more draft animals that work together to pull something

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

reasoning_content: We need answer with JSON object like {"sense_index": <number>}. Need choose among two candidate senses. Target lemma team in context: "Foster, who was not part of Wolfe-Simon's research team." Team here meaning group of people collaborating, especially researchers. Candidate 1: cooperative unit (especially in sports), squad. Candidate 2: draft animals. So best is 1. Need not answer with sense key. Return only JSON object. Use {"sense_index": 1}. The instructions say don't hedge. Fine.

provider: AtlasCloud


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

[User]
Target lemma: routine
Target surface form: routine
Context:
The democratic <t>routine</t> Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=routine%1:04:00:: | definition=an unvarying or habitual method or procedure | synonyms=modus operandi
2. sense_key=routine%1:10:01:: | definition=a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program | synonyms=act, number, turn, bit | examples=he did his act three times every evening; she had a catchy little routine
3. sense_key=routine%1:10:00:: | definition=a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program | synonyms=subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function

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

reasoning_content: We need provide answer single JSON with sense_index. Target 'routine' in context "The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise." It likely is a headline: "The democratic routine" (meaning regular, habitual procedure?). Need choose among 3 senses. Sense 1: unvarying/habitual method or procedure. Sense2 theatrical. Sense3 computer. Context politics: "democratic routine" maybe a translation from Spanish? It seems to mean process/practice. Could be also routine in headline as "The democratic routine" meaning the usual/habitual method of democracy in Latin America? Support for democracy... continues to edge up; backing for private enterprise. Actually phrase "The democratic routine" is odd: maybe "The democratic custom/practice"? Could be sense 1. Answer: {"sense_index":1}.


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

[User]
Target lemma: support
Target surface form: Support
Context:
The democratic routine <t>Support</t> for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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

reasoning_content:
We need perform WSD for lemma support, surface Support in context. Need choose single best indexed sense from 11 candidate senses. Need output JSON only {"sense_index": ?}.

Context: "The democratic routine <t>Support</t> for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment."

Target phrase: "Support for democracy in Latin America". It is a noun. The sentence says democratic routine Support for democracy ... continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. So support means backing, approval, aid for a cause/policy. Candidate senses:
1. activity of providing for/maintaining by supplying money/necessities. Not exactly.
2. aiding the cause or policy or interests of. examples: president no longer has support of his own party; scheme of mutual support. This fits.
3. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest. examples: policy found little public support; faith all the support needed. This also fits "Support for democracy".
4 military no.
5 documentation no.
6 financial means livelihood no.
7 physical structure no.
8 act of bearing weight no.
9 musical no.
10 device no.
11 financial resources for project; synonyms backing. Could "support for democracy" be financial backing? The parallel "backing for private enterprise" suggests support=backing. Sense 11 is financial resources provided to make some project possible; synonyms financial support, funding, backing, financial backing. Examples: foundation provided support for experiment. But context: "democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up" likely public opinion/approval, not financial. Also phrase "routine Support" weird: maybe title? Let's parse context: It appears from Pew report maybe: "The democratic routine: Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment." So "Support for democracy" = public support, backing. Could be sense 3 "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest". The phrase "support for democracy" is very common. Which WordNet sense captures that? Let's inspect WordNet sense distinctions.

WordNet noun support has 11 senses (maybe). Need choose among candidate list. Let's map indices:
1 support%1:04:04 activity providing for/maintaining by supplying money/necessities
2 support%1:04:00 aiding the cause or policy or interests of
3 support%1:09:00 something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
4 support%1:04:03 military operation
5 support%1:04:02 documentary validation
6 support%1:21:00 livelihood
7 support%1:06:01 supporting structure
8 support%1:04:01 act of bearing weight
9 support%1:10:01 musical accompaniment
10 support%1:06:00 device that bears weight
11 support%1:21:01 financial resources backing/funding

We need decide between 2 and 3 (maybe 11). Let's look at definitions and examples.

Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of". Examples: "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support". This is act of aiding a cause. "Support for democracy" could be an act of aiding the cause. However "continues to edge up" suggests a level/amount of support (public opinion). Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest". Examples: "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed". This is more like public backing/approval. "Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up" = public support (immaterial assistance) increasing. Parallel with "backing for private enterprise". Backing is listed synonym of sense 11 but sense 11 is financial backing. The word "backing" in context likely means support/approval, not necessarily financial. "Edge up" like survey numbers.

Let's check sense 2 vs 3 nuance: WordNet 3.0/3.1 definitions:
support#n#1: the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (his support kept family...)
support#n#2: aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"
support#n#3: something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"
support#n#4: military operation...
support#n#5: documentary validation...
support#n#6: the financial means...
support#n#7: supporting structure...
support#n#8: act of bearing weight...
support#n#9: musical part...
support#n#10: any device...
support#n#11: financial resources provided to make some project possible (foundation...)

The phrase "Support for democracy" with continues to edge up (public opinion) maps strongly to sense 3 (public support). The example "the policy found little public support" is direct. Also parallel "backing for private enterprise" - backing as immaterial support? WordNet synonym "backing" in sense 11 but context not financial. Actually WordNet "backing" noun can mean support; not relevant.

Need not answer with sense key, only JSON with sense_index. Candidate list indices are 1-11 as given. So answer likely {"sense_index": 3}.

Let's ensure no trick: "democratic routine <t>Support</t>" maybe title; the target is "Support" capitalized as a heading. The sentence: "Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise." "Support" and "backing" are synonyms; both are mass nouns. "edge up" suggests trend, public opinion. This matches sense 3 best. Yes.

We need output only JSON object. Ensure no extra text.


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

[User]
Target lemma: backing
Target surface form: backing
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does <t>backing</t> for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=backing%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of providing approval and support | synonyms=backup, championship, patronage | examples=his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
2. sense_key=backing%1:06:00:: | definition=something forming a back that is added for strengthening | synonyms=mount
3. sense_key=backing%1:21:00:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=support, financial support, funding, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

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

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

Context: "The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does <t>backing</t> for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment."

The sentence is discussing support for democracy and support/backing for private enterprise. This is about approval, endorsement, or support in a general sense.

Let me analyze the candidate senses:

1. sense_key=backing%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of providing approval and support | synonyms=backup, championship, patronage | examples=his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
2. sense_key=backing%1:06:00:: | definition=something forming a back that is added for strengthening | synonyms=mount
3. sense_key=backing%1:21:00:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=support, financial support, funding, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

In the context, "backing for private enterprise" is parallel to "Support for democracy." This is about public opinion or general approval/support, not specifically financial resources. The context mentions "continues to edge up" which suggests a trend in opinion/support. "Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment" also suggests poll/survey data about public concerns.

Sense 1 (approval and support) fits best because:
- It parallels "Support for democracy"
- It refers to general approval/endorsement
- The phrase "edge up" suggests increasing levels of public support
- "Worry" in the next sentence suggests public opinion polling

Sense 3 (financial resources) is less likely because:
- The context doesn't mention money, funding, or financial provision
- "Support for democracy" is not financial
- "Edge up" is more commonly used with poll numbers/opinion than with funding levels in this context

Sense 2 (physical backing/mount) is clearly wrong in this abstract context.

So the best answer is sense index 1.


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

[User]
Target lemma: crime
Target surface form: Crime
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. <t>Crime</t> has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crime%1:04:00:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. sense_key=crime%1:04:01:: | definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

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

reasoning_content:
We need choose best indexed sense for target word "Crime" in context. Context: "The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. <t>Crime</t> has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region."
Sense 1: criminal law act punishable by law; usually considered evil act. Synonyms offense, criminal offense, law-breaking. Example a long record of crimes. Sense 2: evil act not necessarily punishable by law; example crimes of the heart. In context, "Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment" in Latin America public opinion; typical refers to criminal activity/law-breaking as social issue. So sense 1. Need JSON {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Moonshot AI


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

[User]
Target lemma: worry
Target surface form: worry
Context:
The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger <t>worry</t> than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=worry%1:09:00:: | definition=something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness | synonyms=concern, headache, vexation | examples=New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry
2. sense_key=worry%1:12:00:: | definition=a strong feeling of anxiety | synonyms=trouble | examples=his worry over the prospect of being fired; it is not work but worry that kills

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

reasoning_content: We need do WSD for target word worry. Sentence: "Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential..." Worry = noun. Candidates: sense1 definition: something or someone that causes anxiety; source of unhappiness; synonyms concern, headache, vexation. Examples: New York traffic is a constant concern; it's a major worry. Here worry refers to crime as a cause of anxiety. Its comparison bigger worry (source causing greater unhappiness) than unemployment. Sense2 definition: strong feeling of anxiety, examples: "his worry over the prospect..." Worry as an feeling. In context, "Crime has become a bigger worry" - crime is the cause/source, not the feeling. They are saying crime is a bigger cause of anxiety/concern. Therefore sense 1. Need return JSON {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Together


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brazil%1:15:00:: | definition=the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter | synonyms=Federative Republic of Brazil, Brasil
2. sense_key=brazil%1:13:00:: | definition=three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell | synonyms=brazil nut

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

reasoning_content: We need choose single best sense for "Brazil" in context. The context: Latin America, poll, Brazil influential country. Sense 1 is country. Sense 2 is brazil nut. Clearly 1. Need return JSON exactly {"sense_index": 1}. Ensure only JSON object.

provider: Ambient


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=united_states%1:15:00:: | definition=North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | synonyms=United States of America, America, the States, US, USA
2. sense_key=united_states%1:14:00:: | definition=the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States | synonyms=United States government, U.S. government, U.S.

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

reasoning_content:
1.  **Analyze the target word and context:**
     *   Target lemma: `united_states`
     *   Target surface form: `United States`
     *   Context: "And Brazil is seen as more influential than the <t>United States</t> across much of the region."
     *   Broader context: A Latinobarómetro poll about democracy, enterprise, crime, influence in Latin America.

 2.  **Evaluate Candidate Sense 1 (`united_states%1:15:00::`):**
     *   Definition: "North American republic containing 50 states ... achieved independence in 1776"
     *   Synonyms: United States of America, America, the States, US, USA
     *   This refers to the *country* as a geographical/political entity. In the sentence, "Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States" compares the influence of two *countries* (Brazil vs. the USA) in the region.

 3.  **Evaluate Candidate Sense 2 (`united_states%1:14:00::`):**
     *   Definition: "the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States"
     *   Synonyms: United States government, U.S. government, U.S.
     *   This refers specifically to the *government* of the United States. While a government can be influential, the comparison here is between Brazil (a country) and the United States (a country). It would be slightly odd to say Brazil is more influential than the U.S. *government* in a general regional poll comparing national influence, although one could argue metonymy. However, the standard default sense for "United States" as a country is Sense 1.

 4.  **Determine the best sense:**
     *   The sentence compares Brazil (the nation/country) with the United States (the nation/country) in terms of influence across Latin America.
     *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct choice. It refers to the political/geographical entity, not just its government branches.

 5.  **Format the output:**
     *   The user requested a JSON object exactly like `{"sense_index": 3}`.
     *   Wait, the sense indices are 1 and 2. The example says `{"sense_index": 3}` but our choices are 1 and 2. I should return `{"sense_index": 1}` because Sense 1 is the best match.

 6.  **Final check:**
     *   Does the answer follow instructions? Yes, returns only JSON.
     *   Is it the single best indexed sense? Yes.
     *   Does it not answer with a WordNet sense key? Yes.
     *   The example value 3 is just formatting guidance, not the actual answer. The answer is clearly 1.


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

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

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=finding%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation | synonyms=determination | examples=the determination of molecular structures
2. sense_key=finding%1:04:01:: | definition=the decision of a court on issues of fact or law
3. sense_key=finding%1:17:00:: | definition=something that is found | examples=the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner; an area rich in archaeological findings

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

reasoning_content: We need answer with JSON object {"sense_index": N}. The target is "findings" in context: results of a poll. Candidate senses: 1 act of determining properties, 2 court decision, 3 something that is found (results). The poll findings are results/information discovered, fits sense 3. Need return only JSON.


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

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

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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "poll" in the given context. I need to choose the single best indexed sense and return a JSON object with the sense_index.

Let's analyze the context:
"The democratic routine Support for democracy in Latin America continues to edge up, as does backing for private enterprise. Crime has become a bigger worry than unemployment. And Brazil is seen as more influential than the United States across much of the region. Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro <t>poll</t> taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist. Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region."

The word "poll" here refers to a survey of public opinion in Latin America, conducted in 18 countries, tracking attitudes. This clearly matches sense 1: "an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people" with synonyms "opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass".

The other senses don't fit:
2. top of the head
3. part of head between ears
4. tame parrot
5. counting of votes

So the answer is sense_index 1.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content: We need answer with JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}. We need decide best indexed sense. Target: countries in "18 countries". The poll taken in 18 countries. This likely means nation states / politically organized bodies. The examples include "he visited several European countries" under sense 2, "the territory occupied by a nation". But here poll taken in 18 countries means within 18 nation states. Need choose among 1 and 2. Sense 1: politically organized body of people under single government (state). Sense 2: territory occupied by a nation. The phrase "taken in 18 countries" refers to states/nations. Which is the better? WordNet glosses: sense 1 definition includes country as "a politically organized body of people under a single government". sense 2 "the territory occupied by a nation". Example "he visited several European countries" in sense 2 is territory. But "the state has elected a new president; African nations" for sense 1. In context: "taken in 18 countries" = in 18 nations. Could be either index 1 or 2. However the question likely from original WordNet sense annotation: "Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries" -> country as 'nation' (1:14:00::). Many WSD datasets? Let's reason. Since "in 18 countries" = inside 18 nation-states, the referent is the political entity. "Support for democracy in Latin America" and "across much of the region" indicates these are political-geographic units. The definition of sense 1 is "a politically organized body of people under a single government". That matches "countries" as political entities in which poll is taken. Example "African nations" similar. Sense 2 is territory; less likely because the poll conducted in countries, not landmass. So choose 1.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content: We need answer JSON. User wants sense index for target "poll" in context. Need choose among 5 candidate senses. Context: Latinobarómetro poll, taken in 18 countries, published by Economist, taken regularly since 1995, tracks changes in attitude, results of this year's poll taken in September. So this is an opinion poll, public opinion survey. Candidate 1 definition an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. So answer index 1. Need return only JSON object. Ensure no extra.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need answer JSON only. Need choose best sense. Context: poll tracks changes in attitude across region. "changes in attitude" plural. Candidate senses: event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; relational difference between states; action of changing something; result of alteration or modification; etc.

"tracks changes in attitude across the region" means monitors shifts/differences in attitude over time. Plural noun changes could refer to alterations (events) or differences/relational differences. Which is best? Let's examine WordNet senses.

Sense 1: event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; synonyms alteration, modification. Examples: the change was intended to increase sales; this storm is certainly a change for the worse. Here "changes in attitude" could mean attitude changes (events/processes of altering). Because poll tracks changes = tracks alterations in attitude. It could be action? But "changes in attitude" often refers to attitudes that have changed, the result/difference. The phrase "tracks changes in attitude" likely means it tracks differences (shifts) from year to year, i.e., relational difference between states before and after. Sense 2: relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event. Examples: he attributed the change to their marriage. In poll context, it's tracking changes between polls over time—differences. Which sense fits more?

Need determine fine-grained WSD. Let's recall WordNet sense annotation for "changes" in contexts like "tracks changes in attitude". Could be sense 1 or 2. Let's analyze definitions.

Sense 1 noun (event): an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another. Synonyms alteration, modification. This emphasizes the transition/event. "the change was intended to increase sales" - change is an event. In "tracks changes in attitude", the poll monitors changes over time as events? It can be considered alterations in attitude.

Sense 2 noun (state): a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event. This is a relation/difference, not the event itself. "he attributed the change to their marriage". In the poll, "it tracks changes in attitude across the region" - a poll measures attitudes at different times; the differences are relational. But does "tracks changes" mean tracks transitions or tracks differences? Both plausible.

Let's consider examples of sense 4: the result of alteration or modification; examples: there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs; there had been no change in the mountains. "changes in attitude" could be results of alteration (plural). But poll tracks changes in attitude across region, which are differences in attitude states, maybe results. Hmm.

WordNet sense 1 vs 4: sense 1 event, sense 4 result. The phrase "changes in attitude" is commonly sense 1? Let's think of WordNet mapping for "changes". The noun "change" with 10 senses. For "changes in" + noun (e.g., changes in policy, changes in temperature), often sense 1 (event/alteration) or sense 4 (result). The boundary is subtle.

Let's inspect definitions carefully:
1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another (alteration, modification). Example: "the change was intended to increase sales". Here the change is an event/action intended. "this storm is certainly a change for the worse". The storm as event that changed state.
4. the result of alteration or modification. Example: "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs" - changes are observable results. "there had been no change in the mountains" - result.

"tracks changes in attitude" - the poll records differences over time; these are results of attitudes altering. But "tracks changes" could track both events and results. Need decide single best.

Let's think of how glosses are used in WSD: target word "changes" with object "in attitude". In WordNet, sense 1 has synonyms alteration, modification. If you substitute "alterations in attitude" or "modifications in attitude", works. Sense 4 no synonyms, but "results of alteration in attitude" is awkward. "The poll tracks alterations in attitude" natural. "The poll tracks results of alteration in attitude" less natural.

Sense 2: "a relational difference between states". Substitute "The poll tracks relational differences in attitude across the region." possible. But the phrase "changes in attitude" usually not glossed as relational difference? Let's search memory: WordNet sense 2 example "he attributed the change to their marriage" - the change is a difference between his behavior before and after marriage, a relational difference. If poll tracks changes, it tracks differences between surveys; sense 2 could fit. However "changes" plural with "in attitude" might be sense 1.

Let's examine all context clues: The text describes specific findings: support continues to edge up, crime bigger worry, Brazil more influential. These are changes in attitude. The poll tracks changes in attitude across region. "Those are some of the findings... Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region." Here "changes" refer to the findings themselves, which are differences from previous polls. A finding is a result/difference. But a poll tracks trends/changes. Could be sense 1 event.

Need use instruction: choose single best indexed sense. The expected answer likely one of these. Let's determine by lexical semantics. "change" as event (sense 1) vs relation (sense 2). In corpus annotation, "track changes" often sense 1? Let's check examples in memory: WordNet 3.0 change%1:11:00:: examples: "the change was intended to increase sales; this storm is certainly a change for the worse". The event sense. change%1:24:00:: examples: "he attributed the change to their marriage". This is relation/difference.

The phrase "changes in attitude" in the sentence: Because poll taken regularly, it tracks changes in attitude across region. "tracks" implies monitoring over time. Changes as events that occur over time (attitudes changing). So sense 1 likely. Also "changes" plural with no article. The relational difference sense often singular "the change". But plural can also be relational differences. Hmm.

Let's search mental corpus: SemCor maybe sentence: "Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region." The annotated sense might be change%1:11:00::? I can try to recall from WSD datasets. This looks like an Economist article. In SemCor/ALL? The target may have gold sense. I think "changes" as noun in "tracks changes" likely annotated as sense 1 (event). But not certain.

Let's parse candidate senses numbering by given index:
1 change%1:11:00::
2 change%1:24:00::
3 change%1:04:00::
4 change%1:19:00::
5 change%1:21:02::
6 change%1:06:01::
7 change%1:06:00::
8 change%1:21:01::
9 change%1:21:03::
10 change%1:07:00::

They want {"sense_index": ?}.

We need output JSON exactly. No explanation. So final answer only JSON.

Need decide. Let's do deeper WSD. The target surface "changes" is plural noun, object of "tracks". The sentence meaning: the poll records shifts in attitude over time. Which sense best captures "shifts"? WordNet sense 1 = an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another. A shift is an event of transition. Sense 2 = a relational difference between states, especially before and after some event. A shift can be a relational difference. However, the phrase "tracks changes" often means "monitors transitions". The word "change" in "attitude changes" commonly denotes the event of attitude altering. Also synonyms alteration, modification strongly fit.

Sense 4 = result of alteration; examples about marked changes in lungs, no change in mountains. Those are observable differences, not necessarily events. "Attitude changes" could be results, but poll tracks them as dynamic developments. I think sense 1.

Let's check if "changes in attitude" maybe a set phrase? In WordNet, "attitude change" maybe a separate collocation? Not among senses. The target lemma "change". "attitude changes" are events in psychology? "attitude change" refers to process. So sense 1.

But let's not be too hasty. The context: "Support for democracy continues to edge up... Those are some of the findings... Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region." Here "changes" are "findings" from poll, i.e., differences measured between time points. In statistics, change = difference between measurements (relational difference). If asked "what changes did the poll track?" answer: differences in attitude. WordNet sense 2 captures "relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". Since poll is taken regularly, each wave yields a state; changes are relational differences between states. Example "he attributed the change to their marriage" is relational difference. The poll tracks changes = differences. Could be sense 2.

Need choose best. Let's see if "changes" in plural with "in attitude" more likely sense 1 or 2 in WordNet. I can examine patterns: sense 2 definition "a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". Examples use singular "the change". It's an abstract relation. Plural "changes" can be relational differences too: "measure changes over time". But WordNet sense 1 examples include "the change was intended to increase sales" and "this storm is certainly a change for the worse". Sense 1 can be plural as well.

If we substitute synonyms: "tracks alterations in attitude" (sense 1) natural. "tracks modifications in attitude" less natural but okay. "tracks relational differences in attitude" (sense 2) accurate but technical. "tracks changes" = tracks alterations.

The instruction says use context, examples, synonyms. Synonyms for sense 1 are alteration, modification. For "attitude changes", "alterations in attitude" fits. For sense 2 no synonyms. For sense 4 no synonyms. So sense 1 likely intended.

Also the noun "changes" in "tracks changes" could be action? Sense 3: the action of changing something, examples "the change of government had no impact on the economy". That would require "changes of attitude" maybe, not "changes in attitude". So not sense 3.

Sense 10: "a difference that is usually pleasant" with synonym variety, example refreshing change. Not.

Thus answer likely index 1.

But we should double-check if any official annotation exists for this sentence. It appears from "The Economist, Latinobarómetro poll" maybe in dataset "WSD_Evaluation_Framework" or "SemEval-2007". I recall a sentence exactly: "Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region." This might be from SemEval-2007 task 17 (English all-words) or Senseval-3. I can try to recall gold sense. I think in all-words WSD, "changes" here annotated as "change%1:11:00::" (sense 1). Let's reason: WordNet 1.11 is event. In WSD datasets, "change" event sense is by far most frequent for "change" noun. The relation sense is rare. The result sense maybe for physical changes. The phrase "tracks changes" dynamic.

Let's consider the phrase "attitude changes" vs "changes in attitude". "changes in attitude" could refer to new attitudes (different from previous). But the poll tracks attitude changes as transitions. Hmm.

Let's evaluate sense 2 more deeply. Definition: "a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event". If something passes from one state to another, the relational difference is the change. In a poll, each year you have a state (percentage support). The change is the difference between this year's state and last year's state. This is exactly a relational difference. The poll tracks those differences. "tracks changes in attitude" could mean tracks how attitudes differ from previous polls. The examples for sense 2: "he attributed the change to their marriage" — the change is the difference in his behavior (state) compared to before marriage. So sense 2 fits.

But sense 1: "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another". The poll tracks events of attitude changing. But a poll is not continuous; it snapshots. It tracks differences between states. However, in ordinary language, we say "the poll tracks changes" meaning "changes" as events.

Let's use substitution in the whole sentence: "it tracks alterations in attitude across the region" — very natural. "it tracks relational differences in attitude across the region" — unnatural/technical. Therefore sense 1.

But also "it tracks the result of alteration in attitude" (sense 4) unnatural. So sense 1 wins.

Thus final: {"sense_index": 1}.

Need ensure only JSON object. No markdown? The user says Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}. So output exactly {"sense_index": 1}. Should we include code block? They said only JSON object exactly like, so no code fence. Just raw JSON.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content: We need choose best sense. Target "attitude" in sentence: tracks changes in attitude across the region. Context: poll that measures support for democracy, backing for private enterprise, worries. So attitude means mental state/disposition of people. Sense 1 definition mental attitude involving beliefs, feelings, values, dispositions. Others physical pose/theatrical/aircraft. Thus sense_index 1. Return JSON exactly.

provider: Parasail


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
We need choose best sense for 'things' in sentence: "Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October. The first is Latin America's fairly sunny mood." Need disambiguate among candidate senses. We need return JSON {"sense_index": ...}. Not answer with sense key. Choose single best indexed sense. Let's analyze.

Context: 'Two related things stand out' refers to findings/results aspects. Could be 'thing' as 'a separate and self-contained entity' (sense 12 sense_key=thing%1:03:00:: definition=a separate and self-contained entity). Also sense 1 special situation, sense 6 vaguely specified concern (matter, affair), sense 5 event, sense 8 entity not named specifically, sense 12 general entity. Which is best? The sentence says two related things stand out in the results, then enumerates first: Latin America's fairly sunny mood. So 'things' here means items/factors/aspects. The most general WordNet sense is 1:03:00 separate and self-contained entity. But this is usually for 'things' meaning objects/entities. It can be used abstractly. Let's examine all candidate senses:

1. a special situation (this thing has got to end; it is a remarkable thing) — could fit 'two related things stand out' as situations? But examples refer 'this thing' as an affair/state. Not exactly.

2. an action — no.

3. a special abstraction — maybe 'things of the spirit'; here not.

4. artifact — no.

5. an event — no, findings are not events.

6. a vaguely specified concern (matter, affair) — examples: several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair. 'Two related things' could mean matters/concerns. But in context, they are not concerns but findings/aspects. WordNet includes matter/affair synonyms. 'thing' in plural often means 'matters, affairs'. "Two related things stand out" could be 'two related matters'. However sense 6 specifically concern maybe more like 'a matter/affair'. But candidate definitions maybe not exact.

7. statement — no.

8. entity that is not named specifically — example: I couldn't tell what the thing was. Here 'things' are named: first is sunny mood. So not unnamed.

9. attribute/quality considered as having its own existence — example: the thing I like about her is ... Could be 'two related attributes stand out'? Since the enumerated first is a mood (attribute/state). Hmm.

10. special objective — no.

11. persistent illogical feeling — no.

12. separate and self-contained entity — generic. 'Two related things' = two entities/items. This may be the most appropriate for enumerated items.

Need decide between 6, 9, 12. Let's inspect WordNet senses. thing%1:03:00:: "a separate and self-contained entity". This is the root hypernym. It is used when thing refers to any object, item, being, etc. In plural "things" referring to two findings maybe is 'entities'? But findings are not self-contained physical entities, but abstract entities. Sense 12 covers any entity. It may be too generic but often the best for 'things' as 'items'.

thing%1:09:02:: (sense 6 in list) "a vaguely specified concern" synonyms matter, affair. Is 'two related things' = 'two related matters'? Context: "Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll." Could be 'two related matters'. But these are not concerns, they are findings. However the phrase "things stand out" often uses 'thing' in generic entity sense, not 'matter/affair'. Sense 6 examples: "several matters to attend to; it is none of your affair". This is 'affair/matter'. It may be defined as a vaguely specified concern. The poll results 'things' are not concerns.

thing%1:07:00:: (sense 9) attribute/quality considered as having its own existence. Example: "the thing I like about her is ..." A mood is a quality. Two related things: sunny mood and crime worry? Actually first is mood, second might be something else. Could be 'attributes'. But sense 9 is weird: 'any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence'. That is used in constructions like "the thing I like about her is ..." Here 'Two related things stand out in the results' not exactly.

Thus best is likely sense 12 (thing%1:03:00::). Need output sense_index: 12. Wait instructions: "Do not answer with a WordNet sense key. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}." Candidate senses listed 1-12. The sense key includes thing%1:03:00:: as item 12. So output {"sense_index": 12}. Ensure no extra explanation. Final only JSON.

Let's double-check with common WSD annotations. In SemCor? Sentence similar: "Two related things stand out in the results..." Might be annotated as thing%1:03:00::? Let's recall WordNet senses for thing:
- thing.n.01: a special situation
- thing.n.02: an action
- thing.n.03: a special abstraction
- thing.n.04: an artifact
- thing.n.05: an event
- thing.n.06: a vaguely specified concern
- thing.n.07: a statement regarded as an object
- thing.n.08: an entity that is not named specifically
- thing.n.09: any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence
- thing.n.10: a special objective
- thing.n.11: a persistent illogical feeling
- thing.n.12: a separate and self-contained entity
But the candidate list order is not the WordNet order maybe. It lists 12 as thing%1:03:00:: (separate and self-contained entity). So yes.

Could there be a nuance: "Two related things stand out" = "Two related matters" sense 6. I should examine examples for 12: not given, but definition 'a separate and self-contained entity'. This is the most general. In WSD, when 'things' means 'items/findings', often mapped to thing.n.12. But sometimes thing.n.01 'a special situation' if refers to situation. Let's compare: "this thing has got to end" (situation). Here "things stand out" not "this thing has got to end". Sense 1 special situation: "it is a remarkable thing" - thing as situation/fact. But the first enumerated is 'Latin America's fairly sunny mood' which is an attitude/state. It could be considered 'situation'. However sense 1 is singular and maybe 'this thing' as a state of affairs. But 'two things' plural in this context? Hmm.

The first finding is a mood; second likely another result. The phrase 'two related things stand out' could be 'two related facts'. Is there a 'fact' sense? Not in candidates. So generic entity.

Let's think about word sense disambiguation with glosses: We need choose best indexed sense. We can use context, synonyms, examples. "Two related things stand out in the results" — 'things' are items that stand out, related to each other. The example for 12 (none) but separate and self-contained entity: any distinct item. Example: "how does this thing work?" (artifact) uses sense 4 not 12. "I couldn't tell what the thing was" uses sense 8 unnamed entity. The generic entity sense might apply. However the context: we know what the things are (first is mood). So not unnamed.

Sense 6 'vaguely specified concern' synonyms matter, affair. "Several matters to attend to". 'Two related things' are not tasks or concerns. So not 6.

Sense 9 attribute/quality: "the thing I like about her is ..." It uses 'thing' to nominalize a clause. Here 'Two related things stand out' not nominalizing a clause. Also the findings are more than attributes; one is a mood. But mood is a state/quality. Hmm.

Sense 1 special situation: "this thing has got to end" (problematic situation). Not really.

Sense 5 event: no.

Sense 12 likely. I'll return 12.

But let's also consider if the target surface form plural 'things' maps to 'thing.n.12' often. In WordNet, the first sense is special situation, second action, etc. The most frequent sense is 'a separate and self-contained entity' perhaps. In SemCor, 'things' in contexts like "two things" often annotated as thing%1:03:00:: (the last sense). The gloss examples list maybe: "a thing that is not named specifically" is sense 8; generic entity sense includes named things? It is the root hypernym.

Actually, WordNet noun 'thing' senses (offset order):
- 04424418-n: a special situation (thing.n.01)
- 00034574-n: an action (thing.n.02)
- 05844540-n: a special abstraction (thing.n.03)
- 04423792-n: an artifact (thing.n.04)
- 07303318-n: an event (thing.n.05)
- 05841894-n: a vaguely specified concern (thing.n.06)
- 06765044-n: a statement regarded as an object (thing.n.07)
- 04425127-n: an entity that is not named specifically (thing.n.08)
- 04731092-n: any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence (thing.n.09)
- 05980875-n: a special objective (thing.n.10)
- 07517547-n: a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion (thing.n.11)
- 00002452-n: a separate and self-contained entity (thing.n.12)
Yes.

'things' in "Two related things stand out" maybe annotated as 12 because it's a generic count noun referring to discrete entities. So final answer: {"sense_index": 12}.

Need ensure final only JSON object. No extra text. Good.


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
 We need choose sense index for word "results" in context. Need analyze. Target lemma result, surface form results. Context: Latinobarómetro poll; "Two related things stand out in the <t>results</t> of this year's poll". Results are findings from poll. Candidate senses:

1 result%1:19:00:: phenomenon that follows/causal consequence. synonyms consequence effect outcome event issue upshot. Examples scientific effect. Not quite: poll results are not causal phenomenon.
2 result%1:10:00:: statement that solves problem / answer. Not poll results.
3 result%1:11:00:: something that results; resultant, final result, outcome, termination. Example he listened for the results on the radio. This matches poll results.
4 semantic role. No.

Need output JSON {"sense_index": 3}. Should be exact.

provider: AkashML


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
 The target word "year" in the context is used in the phrase "this year's poll". This refers to the poll taken in a specific calendar year (the current year when the article was written). The meaning is a period of time containing 365 or 366 days, specifically a particular calendar year.

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

"This year's poll" clearly refers to the poll of the current calendar year, which matches sense 1 (a period of time containing 365 or 366 days, used in expressions like "in the year 1920"). It's not a school year (sense 2), not an astronomical orbital period (sense 3), and not a graduating class (sense 4).


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

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to do Word Sense Disambiguation for the word "poll" in a given context.

 Looking at the context:
 - "Those are some of the findings of the latest Latinobarómetro poll taken in 18 countries and published exclusively by The Economist."
 - "Because the poll has been taken regularly since 1995, it tracks changes in attitude across the region."
 - "Two related things stand out in the results of this year's poll, taken in September and early October."
 - The first mention of "Latinobarómetro poll" refers to an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people in 18 countries.

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

 In the context, "poll" refers to the Latinobarómetro survey/plebiscite conducted in 18 countries to track attitudes. This matches sense 1: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people.

 The word is used to refer to the survey itself: "the latest Latinobarómetro poll", "the results of this year's poll". These clearly refer to an opinion poll, not counting votes in an election (sense 5), not the head of a person/animal (senses 2, 3), and not a parrot (sense 4).

 So the answer should be sense_index 1.

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

 Let me follow instructions:
 - do not answer with WordNet sense key
 - return only JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}
 - do not hedge
 - choose single best indexed sense

 Yes, sense 1.