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

Context: (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last <t>year</t> and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6).

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. 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. 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. definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last <t>year</t> and is the lowest figure since 1995."
    *   Target word: "year" (marked as `<t>year</t>`).
    *   Usage: "last year".

    *   Sense 1: A period of 365/366 days (twelvemonth). Example: "in the year 1920".
    *   Sense 2: A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
    *   Sense 3: Astronomical revolution around the sun.
    *   Sense 4: A graduating class.

    *   The phrase "last year" refers to the calendar year preceding the current one.
    *   This fits the definition of a period of 365/366 days (Sense 1).
    *   It is not a school year (Sense 2), an astronomical revolution (Sense 3), or a graduating class (Sense 4).


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

Context: (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest <t>figure</t> since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6).

Senses:
1. definition=a diagram or picture illustrating textual material | synonyms=fig | examples=the area covered can be seen from Figure 2
2. definition=alternative names for the body of a human being | synonyms=human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, physique | examples=Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique
3. definition=one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | synonyms=digit | examples=0 and 1 are digits
4. definition=a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) | examples=he made a figure of Santa Claus
5. definition=a well-known or notable person | synonyms=name, public figure | examples=they studied all the great names in the history of France; she is an important figure in modern music
6. definition=a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
7. definition=an amount of money expressed numerically | examples=a figure of $17 was suggested
8. definition=the impression produced by a person | examples=he cut a fine figure; a heroic figure
9. definition=the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | synonyms=number | examples=he had a number of chores to do; the number of parameters is small
10. definition=language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense | synonyms=trope, figure of speech, image
11. definition=a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
12. definition=a decorative or artistic work | synonyms=design, pattern | examples=the coach had a design on the doors
13. definition=a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating | examples=she made the best score on compulsory figures

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role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest <t>figure</t> since 1995."
    *   Target word: "figure"
    *   Surrounding context: "31%", "38%", "lowest figure since 1995".

    *   Sense 1: Diagram/picture (No)
    *   Sense 2: Human body/physique (No)
    *   Sense 3: Digit (No - 31% is a number/percentage, not a single digit)
    *   Sense 4: Model of a bodily form (No)
    *   Sense 5: Notable person (No)
    *   Sense 6: Geometric shape (No)
    *   Sense 7: Amount of money (No - it's a percentage of people)
    *   Sense 8: Impression produced by a person (No)
    *   Sense 9: Number (The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals) (Yes - 31% and 38% are numerical values/numbers)
    *   Sense 10: Figure of speech (No)
    *   Sense 11: Percept against a ground (No)
    *   Sense 12: Decorative work (No)
    *   Sense 13: Dance/skating movements (No)

    *   The word "figure" refers to the percentage (31% or 38%), which is a numerical value or a number.
    *   Sense 9 defines "figure" as "the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals" with the synonym "number". This fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 3 (digit) is too narrow.
    *   Sense 7 (amount of money) is too specific.
    *   Sense 9 (number) is the general term for a numerical value.

currency: USD

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

Context: But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising <t>support</t> for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year.

Senses:
1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising <t>support</t> for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development..."
    *   Target word: "support"

    *   Sense 1: Providing money or necessities (financial/emotional maintenance).
    *   Sense 2: Aiding the cause or policy or interests of (active aiding/backing).
    *   Sense 3: Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (public support, faith).
    *   Sense 4: Military operation (reinforcements).
    *   Sense 5: Documentary validation (evidence).
    *   Sense 6: Financial means to live (livelihood).
    *   Sense 7: Supporting structure (physical foundation).
    *   Sense 8: Act of bearing weight (physical leaning).
    *   Sense 9: Musical accompaniment.
    *   Sense 10: Device that bears weight (shelf support).
    *   Sense 11: Financial resources for a project (funding).

    *   The text says "rising support for private enterprise and the market economy."
    *   It then explains this by saying "71% of respondents... say that private enterprise is indispensable for development."
    *   This refers to public opinion, approval, or backing of an idea/system.

    *   Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" (e.g., "the president no longer has the support of his own party").
    *   Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" (e.g., "the policy found little public support").

    *   Sense 2 focuses more on the *act* of aiding or the *state* of being aided by a group (like a party).
    *   Sense 3 focuses on the *immaterial assistance* (like public support for a policy).
    *   In the context "rising support for private enterprise," it's talking about the level of public approval/backing.
    *   Looking at the examples:
        *   Sense 2: "the president no longer has the support of his own party" (political backing).
        *   Sense 3: "the policy found little public support" (public approval).
    *   The context "rising support for private enterprise" is very similar to "the policy found little public support."

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2 and Sense 3 carefully.
    *   Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" (This is often used as a verb or a noun describing the act of aiding).
    *   Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" (This is the noun form of the approval/backing itself).
    *   "Rising support" refers to the amount of public approval. This fits Sense 3 ("the policy found little public support") perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: No (not money/necessities).
    *   Sense 4: No (not military).
    *   Sense 5: No (not documentary evidence).
    *   Sense 6: No (not livelihood).
    *   Sense 7: No (not physical structure).
    *   Sense 8: No (not bearing weight).
    *   Sense 9: No (not music).
    *   Sense 10: No (not a device).
    *   Sense 11: No (not funding).

    *   Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of"
    *   Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest"
    *   Example for 3: "the policy found little public support".
    *   Context: "rising support for private enterprise".
    *   This is a near-perfect match for Sense 3.


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

Context: But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of <t>respondents</t> across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year.

Senses:
1. definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing polls in Latin America, mentioning percentages of people who believe certain things (e.g., "more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime...", "some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable...").
    *   Target word: "respondents"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent.
        2.  Someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer.

    *   The text mentions "polls", "cite crime", "say that either they or a close relative", and "71% of respondents... say that private enterprise is indispensable".
    *   In the context of a poll or survey, a "respondent" is a person who answers the questions.

    *   Sense 1 is a legal term related to divorce and adultery. This does not fit the context of a public opinion poll.
    *   Sense 2 is "someone who responds" or an "answerer". This perfectly fits the context of people answering a poll.


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

Context: But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for <t>development</t>, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year.

Senses:
1. definition=act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining | examples=he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency; they funded research and development
2. definition=a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) | synonyms=evolution | examples=the development of his ideas took many years; the evolution of Greek civilization
3. definition=(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | synonyms=growth, growing, maturation, ontogeny, ontogenesis | examples=he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children
4. definition=a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation | examples=recent developments in Iraq; what a revolting development!
5. definition=the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | synonyms=exploitation | examples=the development of Alaskan resources; the exploitation of copper deposits
6. definition=a district that has been developed to serve some purpose | examples=such land is practical for small park developments
7. definition=a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess) | examples=after he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter; in chess your should take care of your development before moving your queen
8. definition=processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | synonyms=developing | examples=the development and printing of his pictures took only two hours
9. definition=(music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for <t>development</t>, up from 56% in 2007..."
    *   Key phrase: "private enterprise is indispensable for development".
    *   Broader context: Economic performance, market economy, "make their country developed", Latin America.

    *   Sense 1: Act of improving by expanding/enlarging/refining (e.g., development of a plan, R&D).
    *   Sense 2: Process of passing by degrees to a different stage (evolution) (e.g., development of ideas).
    *   Sense 3: Biological growth (e.g., osseous development).
    *   Sense 4: A recent event (e.g., recent developments in Iraq).
    *   Sense 5: Making land/water more profitable/productive (exploitation) (e.g., development of Alaskan resources).
    *   Sense 6: A developed district (e.g., park developments).
    *   Sense 7: A state in which things are improving; the result of developing (e.g., chess development).
    *   Sense 8: Processing photos.
    *   Sense 9: Music (sonata form).

    *   The context refers to "development" in the sense of national/economic progress (making a country "developed").
    *   Looking at the senses provided:
        *   Sense 1 (improving by expanding/refining) is close, but usually refers to a specific project or skill.
        *   Sense 2 (process of passing to a more advanced stage) fits the general idea of a country moving from "developing" to "developed".
        *   Sense 5 (making land/water more profitable) is about resource exploitation.
        *   Sense 7 (state in which things are improving) is a possibility, but the example is about chess or a general state.

    *   Wait, let me re-read the senses. Is there a specific "economic development" sense?
    *   Sense 2: "a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)". This fits the concept of a country becoming "developed".
    *   Sense 1: "act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining".
    *   Let's look at the context again: "private enterprise is indispensable for development... make their country developed".
    *   In common usage, "economic development" refers to the process of a country improving its economic, political, and social well-being. This aligns best with Sense 2 (passing to a more advanced or mature stage).

    *   Sense 1: "development of a plan", "research and development". (Not quite)
    *   Sense 2: "evolution of Greek civilization", "development of his ideas". (This is about progress/evolution toward a more advanced state).
    *   Sense 5: "development of Alaskan resources". (This is about exploitation of resources).
    *   Sense 7: "a state in which things are improving". (This is more about the *result* or a specific state).

    *   The phrase "make their country developed" strongly links "development" to the process of becoming "developed" (advanced/mature). Sense 2 explicitly mentions "a more advanced or mature stage".

    *   Sense 2: "a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)".
    *   This fits the context of a country's economic and social progress perfectly.


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

Context: But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see <t>chart</t> 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year.

Senses:
1. definition=a visual display of information
2. definition=a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing economic performance, crime, and public opinion in Latin America, referencing "chart 4", "chart 5", and "chart 6".
    *   Target word: "chart" (specifically in "see chart 6").
    *   Senses:
        1.  a visual display of information.
        2.  a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea.

    *   The text mentions "chart 4", "chart 5", and "chart 6" in the context of presenting data (economic performance, crime statistics, support for private enterprise).
    *   These "charts" are clearly visual representations of data/information (like graphs or tables) used to support the text's claims.
    *   They are not nautical or aeronautical maps.

    *   Sense 1: "a visual display of information" matches perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea" does not match.


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

Context: Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only <t>system</t> that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies.

Senses:
1. definition=instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity | examples=he bought a new stereo system; the system consists of a motor and a small computer
2. definition=a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole | synonyms=scheme | examples=a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going
3. definition=(physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium | examples=in a static system oil cannot be replaced by water on a surface; a system generating hydrogen peroxide
4. definition=a complex of methods or rules governing behavior | synonyms=system of rules | examples=they have to operate under a system they oppose; that language has a complex system for indicating gender
5. definition=an organized structure for arranging or classifying | synonyms=arrangement, organization, organisation | examples=he changed the arrangement of the topics; the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
6. definition=a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts | examples=the body has a system of organs for digestion
7. definition=a procedure or process for obtaining an objective | examples=they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation
8. definition=the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole | examples=exercise helped him get the alcohol out of his system
9. definition=an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized | synonyms=organization, organisation | examples=his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality; we can't do it unless we establish some system around here

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only <t>system</t> that will make their country developed..."
    *   Target word: "system"
    *   Contextual meaning: In "market economy is the only system", "system" refers to the market economy, which is a way of organizing an economy (a set of rules, methods, and interrelated elements governing economic behavior).

    *   Sense 1: Instrumentality (artifacts/hardware) - *Incorrect* (not a stereo or computer).
    *   Sense 2: A group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole (e.g., production and distribution) - *Possible*, but often refers to a physical or organizational network.
    *   Sense 3: Physical chemistry (matter/phases) - *Incorrect*.
    *   Sense 4: A complex of methods or rules governing behavior (e.g., system of rules, operating under a system) - *Strong candidate*. An economic system (like a market economy) is essentially a complex of rules and methods governing economic behavior.
    *   Sense 5: Organized structure for arranging/classifying (e.g., arrangement of topics) - *Incorrect*.
    *   Sense 6: Physiological/anatomical organs - *Incorrect*.
    *   Sense 7: Procedure or process for obtaining an objective - *Incorrect* (too narrow).
    *   Sense 8: Living body - *Incorrect*.
    *   Sense 9: Ordered manner/orderliness - *Incorrect*.

    *   Sense 2: "a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole" (Example: "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going").
    *   Sense 4: "a complex of methods or rules governing behavior" (Example: "they have to operate under a system they oppose").

    *   A "market economy" is a system of economic organization. It's defined by the rules (property rights, supply and demand, competition) that govern how economic agents behave.
    *   Looking at the examples:
        *   Sense 2 example: "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption" (This is very close to an economic system).
        *   Sense 4 example: "they have to operate under a system they oppose" (This often refers to a political or social system).

    *   Wait, let's re-evaluate Sense 2 vs Sense 4.
    *   Sense 2: "a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole".
    *   Sense 4: "a complex of methods or rules governing behavior".

    *   A "market economy" is often described as an economic *system*. Is it a set of rules (Sense 4) or a group of interrelated elements (Sense 2)?
    *   In many dictionaries, "economic system" falls under the definition of a set of rules/methods or a structured way of organizing.
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        *   Sense 2: "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going". This is almost exactly what a market economy is.
        *   Sense 4: "they have to operate under a system they oppose". This refers to a regime or a set of rules.

    *   Actually, "market economy" is a specific *type* of economic system. An economic system is the set of rules and institutions that govern the production and distribution of goods.
    *   Let's check if there's a better fit.
    *   Sense 2: "a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole".
    *   Sense 4: "a complex of methods or rules governing behavior".

    *   If I say "the capitalist system" or "the market system", I'm usually referring to the rules and methods (Sense 4) or the overall structure (Sense 2).
    *   Let's look at the provided examples again.
    *   Sense 2: "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going".
    *   Sense 4: "they have to operate under a system they oppose".

    *   The phrase "the market economy is the only system" suggests a conceptual framework or a set of rules/methods for organizing the economy.
    *   Comparing "system of production and distribution" (Sense 2) and "operate under a system" (Sense 4).
    *   "Market economy" is a system of production, distribution, and consumption.

    *   Wait, let me search for "economic system" in a dictionary.
    *   Merriam-Webster: "a system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services".
    *   Oxford: "a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done".

    *   Looking at the senses provided:
        Sense 2: "a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole" (Example: "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption").
        Sense 4: "a complex of methods or rules governing behavior".

    *   The example for Sense 2 is almost a definition of an economic system. "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going".

    *   Let's double-check Sense 4. "a complex of methods or rules governing behavior". This is also very close.

    *   However, the example in Sense 2 ("system of production and distribution and consumption") is a near-perfect match for "market economy".

    *   Let's re-read the context: "Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed".
    *   Here, "system" is used as a synonym for "market economy" (or rather, "market economy" is the type of system).
    *   Is a market economy a "group of independent but interrelated elements" (Sense 2) or a "complex of methods or rules governing behavior" (Sense 4)?
    *   It's both, but the example in Sense 2 is specifically about production and distribution, which is exactly what an economy is.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 4: "a complex of methods or rules governing behavior". This often refers to political systems, legal systems, or linguistic systems.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 2: "a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole".

    *   Wait, let me look at the examples again.
        Sense 2: "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going"
        Sense 4: "they have to operate under a system they oppose"

    *   The "market economy" is the "system of production and distribution and consumption".

    *   Therefore, Sense 2 is the most likely intended answer because its example is a direct parallel to an economic system.

    *   Sense 1: Hardware/Artifacts (No)
    *   Sense 2: Interrelated elements/Unified whole (Example: production/distribution) (Yes)
    *   Sense 3: Chemistry (No)
    *   Sense 4: Rules governing behavior (Possible, but Sense 2 example is closer)
    *   Sense 5: Classification (No)
    *   Sense 6: Biological (No)
    *   Sense 7: Procedure for objective (No)
    *   Sense 8: Body (No)
    *   Sense 9: Orderliness (No)

    *   Sense 2's example "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption" is almost a definition of an economic system.
    *   "Market economy" is a specific type of economic system.
    *   Thus, Sense 2 is the best fit.


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

Context: Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their <t>country</t> developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies.

Senses:
1. 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. 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. 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. definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. 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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their <t>country</t> developed..."
    *   Target word: "country"
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses economic performance, presidents (Lula da Silva, Hugo Chávez), polls across Latin America, and the views of respondents in various nations (Brazil, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela).

    *   Sense 1: A politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
    *   Sense 2: The territory occupied by a nation (land).
    *   Sense 3: The people who live in a nation or country (nation, land).
    *   Sense 4: An area outside of cities and towns (rural area).
    *   Sense 5: A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (area).

    *   The sentence is: "...the only system that will make their country developed..."
    *   "Developed" in this context refers to economic development, infrastructure, and political stability.
    *   Is it referring to the *rural area* (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Is it referring to a *geographical region of indefinite boundary* (Sense 5)? No.
    *   Is it referring to the *people* (Sense 3)? While "developed" can apply to people, usually "developed country" refers to the state/nation as a political and economic entity.
    *   Is it referring to the *territory* (Sense 2)? While development happens on territory, "developed country" usually refers to the political/economic organization.
    *   Is it referring to the *politically organized body of people under a single government* (Sense 1)? Yes. "Developed country" is a standard term for a sovereign state with high economic development.

    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (state, nation). This fits perfectly with the context of national governments, presidents, and economic systems.


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

Context: Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last <t>year</t>. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. 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. 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. definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last <t>year</t>."
    *   Target word: "year"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A period of 365/366 days (calendar year/twelvemonth).
        2.  A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  Planetary revolution around the sun.
        4.  A graduating class.

    *   The sentence compares a percentage (58%) to a percentage from "last year" (47%).
    *   "Last year" refers to the previous 12-month calendar period relative to the current survey.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year... for some particular activity". Not applicable here.
    *   Sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution". Not applicable here.
    *   Sense 4: "a body of students who graduate together". Not applicable here.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of <t>respondents</t> in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year).

Senses:
1. definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing polls in Latin America, mentioning percentages of people citing crime, unemployment, and views on private enterprise and the market economy.
    *   Target word: "respondents" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "Interestingly, 62% of <t>respondents</t> in Venezuela hold that view..."

    *   Sense 1: "the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent" (Legal context, specifically divorce/adultery).
    *   Sense 2: "someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer" (General context, often used in surveys/polls).

    *   The text mentions "polls", "cite crime", "31% say", "71% of respondents", "62% of respondents".
    *   This clearly refers to people answering a survey or poll.
    *   This matches Sense 2 ("someone who responds").


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

Context: That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that <t>view</t> (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year).

Senses:
1. definition=a way of regarding situations or topics etc. | synonyms=position, perspective | examples=consider what follows from the positivist view
2. definition=the visual percept of a region | synonyms=aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama | examples=the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
3. definition=the act of looking or seeing or observing | synonyms=survey, sight | examples=he tried to get a better view of it; his survey of the battlefield was limited
4. definition=the range of the eye | synonyms=eyeshot | examples=they were soon out of view
5. definition=a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought | examples=my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion
6. definition=a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof | synonyms=opinion | examples=his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
7. definition=purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' | examples=he took the computer with a view to pawning it
8. definition=graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept | synonyms=scene | examples=he painted scenes from everyday life; figure 2 shows photographic and schematic views of the equipment
9. definition=the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | synonyms=horizon, purview | examples=It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge
10. definition=outward appearance | examples=they look the same in outward view

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that <t>view</t> (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies."
    *   The word "view" refers back to the previous sentence: "Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year."
    *   So, "that view" refers to the belief/opinion that "the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed."

    *   Sense 1: a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (position, perspective)
    *   Sense 2: the visual percept of a region (aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama)
    *   Sense 3: the act of looking or seeing or observing (survey, sight)
    *   Sense 4: the range of the eye (eyeshot)
    *   Sense 5: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty (opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought)
    *   Sense 6: a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief... (opinion)
    *   Sense 7: purpose (with a view to)
    *   Sense 8: graphic art (scene)
    *   Sense 9: the range of interest or activity (horizon, purview)
    *   Sense 10: outward appearance

    *   The context describes a belief held by respondents in a poll.
    *   "Hold that view" is a common phrase meaning "hold that opinion" or "believe that."
    *   Sense 1 (way of regarding situations/topics) and Sense 5 (personal belief or judgment) are very close.
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 1: "a way of regarding situations or topics etc." (position, perspective). Example: "consider what follows from the positivist view".
    *   Let's re-examine Sense 5: "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty" (opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought). Example: "my opinion differs from yours".
    *   In the context, "the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed" is a belief or opinion held by the respondents.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 5: Sense 1 is often more about a general framework or perspective (like "the positivist view"), while Sense 5 is more about a specific belief or opinion.
    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 6: "a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief...". This is more about the *expression* of the belief (like an editorial).
    *   Looking at the phrase "hold that view", it almost always maps to "hold that opinion/belief".
    *   Is it a "way of regarding situations" (Sense 1) or a "personal belief or judgment" (Sense 5)?
    *   "The market economy is the only system that will make their country developed" is a specific judgment/belief.
    *   Let's check common usage of "hold the view".
    *   Oxford Learner's Dictionary: "hold the view that..." = to believe that...
    *   Looking at the provided senses again:
        *   Sense 1: "a way of regarding situations or topics etc."
        *   Sense 5: "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty"
    *   In many dictionaries, "view" as "opinion" is listed. Sense 5 specifically mentions "opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "position, perspective".
    *   The statement "the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed" is a specific opinion/belief.
    *   Let's compare "positivist view" (Sense 1) with "my opinion differs from yours" (Sense 5).
    *   The context "62% of respondents... hold that view" fits "hold that opinion" very well.

    *   Sense 1: a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (position, perspective)
    *   Sense 5: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty (opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought)
    *   Is the belief that "the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed" a "way of regarding situations" or a "personal belief/judgment"?
    *   It's both, but "hold that view" is a classic idiom for "hold that opinion".
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        *   Sense 1: "consider what follows from the positivist view" (a philosophical perspective).
        *   Sense 5: "my opinion differs from yours" (a personal belief).
    *   The respondents' agreement that "the market economy is the only system..." is a belief/opinion.

    *   Wait, let me double-check if Sense 1 is more appropriate for a general "view" (like a political view).
    *   Actually, "hold the view" is very frequently associated with "opinion".
    *   Let's look at Sense 5 again: "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty".
    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again: "a way of regarding situations or topics etc."
    *   If I say "I hold the view that taxes should be lower," is that a "way of regarding situations" or a "personal belief"? It's a personal belief.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1. "Position, perspective". A political position.
    *   This is tricky. Let's see if there's a better fit.
    *   Sense 6 is about the *expression* of the belief.
    *   Sense 5 seems the most accurate for a belief held by individuals in a poll.

    *   "Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed... 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view".
    *   This is a specific opinion.
    *   Sense 5: "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | synonyms=opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought".
    *   This fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: "a way of regarding situations or topics etc."
    *   Sense 5: "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty"
    *   Is "the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed" a "way of regarding situations" or a "personal belief"?
    *   It's a belief. "Hold the view" = "Hold the opinion".
    *   Let's check if "view" in "hold that view" is more commonly Sense 1 or Sense 5 in these types of datasets (like WordNet).
    *   In WordNet, "view" as "opinion" is often grouped.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms again.
        *   Sense 1: position, perspective.
        *   Sense 5: opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought.
    *   "Hold that view" -> "Hold that opinion".
    *   Sense 5 is a very strong candidate.

    *   Sense 1: "positivist view" (a broad philosophical approach).
    *   Sense 5: "my opinion differs from yours" (a specific belief).
    *   The statement "the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed" is more like a specific opinion (Sense 5) than a broad philosophical perspective (Sense 1).

    *   Wait, let me search for "hold the view" in a dictionary.
    *   Cambridge Dictionary: "view (noun) - an opinion about something".
    *   Merriam-Webster: "view (noun) - a particular way of thinking about something : OPINION".
    *   Looking at the provided senses again, Sense 5 is "a personal belief or judgment... synonyms=opinion". Sense 1 is "a way of regarding situations or topics... synonyms=position, perspective".
    *   Both are very close. However, "opinion" is the most direct synonym for "view" in "hold that view".

    *   Sense 1: a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
    *   Sense 5: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.
    *   The context is a poll about people's opinions on the market economy.
    *   "Hold that view" = "Hold that opinion".
    *   Sense 5 specifically lists "opinion" as a synonym.

    *   Sense 1: "a way of regarding situations or topics etc."
    *   Sense 5: "a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty"
    *   Is the belief that "the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed" a "personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty"? Yes, it's an opinion.
    *   Is it a "way of regarding situations or topics"? Yes, it's a perspective on economic development.
    *   However, "opinion" (Sense 5) is a more precise fit for a poll response than "perspective" (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: position, perspective.
    *   Sense 5: opinion, sentiment, persuasion, thought.
    *   "Hold the view" is almost always "hold the opinion".

    *   Sense 1: "consider what follows from the positivist view"
    *   Sense 5: "my opinion differs from yours"
    *   The context "62% of respondents... hold that view" is much closer to "my opinion differs from yours" than to "the positivist view".

    *   Sense 6: "a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof | synonyms=opinion | examples=his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
    *   This is about the *expression* (the message), not the belief itself. The respondents *hold* the view (the belief), they don't *hold* the expression of the belief.

    *   Sense 5 is the most fitting.


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

Context: That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing <t>president</t>, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year).

Senses:
1. definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...even though their left-wing <t>president</t>, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies."
    *   Target word: "president"
    *   Entity mentioned: Hugo Chávez (President of Venezuela).

    *   Sense 1: Executive officer of a firm or corporation. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Head of state of the United States government. (Incorrect - Hugo Chávez was the president of Venezuela, not the US).
    *   Sense 3: The chief executive of a republic. (Correct - Venezuela is a republic, and the president is its chief executive).
    *   Sense 4: Officer who presides at meetings of an organization. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Head administrative officer of a college or university. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: The office of the United States head of state. (Incorrect)

    *   Hugo Chávez was the president of Venezuela.
    *   Venezuela is a republic.
    *   Sense 3 fits perfectly.


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

Context: That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private <t>companies</t>. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year).

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private <t>companies</t>."
    *   Target word: "companies" (plural of "company").
    *   Key phrases: "private companies", "expropriating", "private enterprise", "market economy".

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

    *   The context discusses "private enterprise", "market economy", and the act of "expropriating" (taking over property/businesses).
    *   "Private companies" in this context clearly refers to business institutions.
    *   This matches Sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business".


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. <t>Brazil</t> is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. 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. definition=three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell | synonyms=brazil nut

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing polls in Latin America regarding crime, unemployment, economic performance, and leadership in the region.
    *   Target word: "Brazil" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "<t>Brazil</t> is the country which exercises most leadership in the region..."

    *   Sense 1: The largest Latin American country... (Country/Nation).
    *   Sense 2: Three-sided tropical American nut... (Nut).

    *   The context mentions "Latin America", "country", "leadership in the region", "United States", and "Venezuela".
    *   The sentence explicitly says "Brazil is the country...".
    *   This clearly refers to the nation, not the nut.

    *   Sense 1 matches the context.


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the <t>country</t> which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. 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. 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. 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. definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. 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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Brazil is the <t>country</t> which exercises most leadership in the region..."
    *   Target word: "country"
    *   Contextual clues: "Brazil", "exercises most leadership in the region", "followed by the United States", "Venezuela".

    *   Sense 1: A politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
    *   Sense 2: The territory occupied by a nation (land).
    *   Sense 3: The people who live in a nation or country (nation, land).
    *   Sense 4: An area outside of cities and towns (rural area).
    *   Sense 5: A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (area).

    *   The sentence says "Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership...".
    *   Brazil is acting as a political entity (a state/nation) exercising leadership.
    *   It's not referring to the physical land (Sense 2), the people (Sense 3), the rural areas (Sense 4), or an indefinite geographical region (Sense 5).
    *   It refers to Brazil as a political entity/state.

    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (synonyms: state, nation). This fits perfectly.


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most <t>leadership</t> in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. definition=the activity of leading | synonyms=leading | examples=his leadership inspired the team
2. definition=the body of people who lead a group | synonyms=leaders | examples=the national leadership adopted his plan
3. definition=the status of a leader | examples=they challenged his leadership of the union
4. definition=the ability to lead | examples=he believed that leadership can be taught

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Brazil is the country which exercises most <t>leadership</t> in the region..."
    *   Target word: "leadership"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The activity of leading (e.g., "his leadership inspired the team").
        2.  The body of people who lead a group (e.g., "the national leadership adopted his plan").
        3.  The status of a leader (e.g., "they challenged his leadership of the union").
        4.  The ability to lead (e.g., "he believed that leadership can be taught").

    *   "Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region..."
    *   Here, "leadership" refers to the act or process of leading, guiding, or exerting influence over other countries in the region.
    *   Brazil is *exercising* leadership.

    *   Sense 1: "the activity of leading". This fits well. Exercising leadership is the activity of leading.
    *   Sense 2: "the body of people who lead a group". Brazil is a country, not a "body of people" (though it has people, the sentence says the *country* exercises leadership). This doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 3: "the status of a leader". While Brazil might have the status, the verb "exercises" suggests the *activity* or *action* of leading rather than just the status itself.
    *   Sense 4: "the ability to lead". While Brazil might have the ability, "exercises leadership" typically refers to the actual practice/activity of leading.

    *   "Exercises leadership" is a common collocation meaning to lead or take a leading role.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 (activity) and Sense 4 (ability): If you "exercise" something, you are putting it into action. You exercise a right, you exercise power, you exercise leadership (the act of leading). You don't "exercise" an ability in the same way (you *demonstrate* an ability or *use* a skill).
    *   Comparing Sense 1 (activity) and Sense 3 (status): You don't "exercise" a status.

    *   Sense 1: the activity of leading.
    *   Context: "Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region..."
    *   This matches perfectly.


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of <t>respondents</t> (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing polls in Latin America, mentioning percentages of people citing crime, unemployment, views on private enterprise, and influential countries.
    *   Target word: "respondents" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent.
        2.  Someone who responds (synonyms: responder, answerer).

    *   The text mentions "polls", "cite crime", "31% say", "71% of respondents", "62% of respondents in Venezuela", "mentioned by 19% of respondents".
    *   In the context of a poll or survey, a "respondent" is a person who answers the questions.

    *   Sense 1: Legal term related to divorce/adultery. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Someone who responds/answers. (Correct)

    *   The correct sense is 2.


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last <t>year</t>), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. 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. 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. definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last <t>year</t>), followed by the United States..."
    *   Target word: "year" (marked as `<t>year</t>`).
    *   Usage: "last year".

    *   Sense 1: A period of 365/366 days (twelvemonth). Example: "she is 4 years old", "in the year 1920".
    *   Sense 2: A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
    *   Sense 3: Astronomical revolution around the sun.
    *   Sense 4: A graduating class.

    *   The phrase "last year" in the context of polling data refers to the previous 12-month period or the previous calendar year.
    *   This fits Sense 1 (a period of time containing 365 or 366 days).

    *   Sense 2 (school year) - No.
    *   Sense 3 (astronomical) - No.
    *   Sense 4 (graduating class) - No.


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the <t>United States</t> (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. 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. 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.

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing polls in Latin America about crime, economy, and leadership. It mentions Brazil, the United States, and Venezuela as countries exercising leadership in the region.
    *   Target phrase: "United States" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses:
        1.  The North American republic (the country/nation).
        2.  The federal government of the United States.

    *   Sentence: "Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the <t>United States</t> (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year)."
    *   Analysis: The text lists "Brazil", "the United States", and "Venezuela". All three are sovereign nations (countries). The sentence explicitly refers to them as "the country which exercises most leadership". Therefore, "United States" here refers to the country as a whole, not specifically the government branches.

    *   Sense 1: North American republic containing 50 states... (The country).
    *   Sense 2: The executive and legislative and judicial branches... (The government).

    *   The context refers to the United States as a country in a list of other countries (Brazil, Venezuela). This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last <t>year</t>) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. 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. 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. definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last <t>year</t>) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year)."
    *   Target word: "year" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A period of 365/366 days (calendar year/twelvemonth).
        2.  A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  Planetary revolution around the sun.
        4.  A graduating class.

    *   The sentence discusses polling data comparing current percentages to those from "last year".
    *   "Unchanged from last year" refers to the previous 12-month period relative to the current poll.

    *   Sense 1: 365/366 days. This fits perfectly. "Last year" refers to the previous calendar year or the previous 12-month period.
    *   Sense 2: Particular activity (school year). Not applicable here.
    *   Sense 3: Planetary revolution. While technically true, the context is about time measurement for polling, not astronomy.
    *   Sense 4: Graduating class. Not applicable here.

    *   The word "year" in "last year" refers to the standard unit of time (365/366 days).


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

Context: For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last <t>year</t>). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. 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. 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. definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last <t>year</t>)."
    *   Target word: "year" (marked as <t>year</t>).
    *   Usage: "last year".

    *   Sense 1: A period of 365/366 days (twelvemonth). Example: "she is 4 years old; in the year 1920".
    *   Sense 2: A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
    *   Sense 3: Astronomical revolution of a planet around the sun.
    *   Sense 4: A graduating class.

    *   The phrase "last year" in the context of polling data ("down from 11% last year") refers to the previous 12-month calendar period or the previous annual survey cycle.
    *   This fits the general definition of a 365/366 day period (Sense 1).
    *   It is not a "school year" (Sense 2).
    *   It is not referring to the astronomical orbit of a planet (Sense 3).
    *   It is not referring to a graduating class (Sense 4).

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

Context: Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the <t>United States</t> is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. 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. 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.

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing public opinion in a region (likely Latin America, given mentions of Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua). It mentions the "United States" in the context of leadership and influence in the region.
    *   Target phrase: "United States" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses:
        1.  The North American republic (the country/nation).
        2.  The federal government of the United States.

    *   Sentence 1: "Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region... followed by the United States (9%...)"
    *   Sentence 2: "But the <t>United States</t> is seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America..."

    *   The text explicitly calls the United States a "country" ("...followed by the United States... But the United States is seen as the most influential country...").
    *   Sense 1 refers to the "North American republic" (the country).
    *   Sense 2 refers to the "executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government" (the government).

    *   The context refers to the United States as a country/nation, not specifically to its government branches. Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential <t>country</t> by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. 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. 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. 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. definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. 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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...But the United States is seen as the most influential <t>country</t> by respondents in Mexico and much of Central America..."
    *   Target word: "country"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
        2.  Territory occupied by a nation (land).
        3.  People who live in a nation (nation, land).
        4.  Area outside cities/towns (rural area).
        5.  Geographical region of indefinite boundary (area).

    *   The sentence discusses the United States, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua.
    *   It talks about "influence" and "leadership" in a regional context.
    *   "The United States is seen as the most influential country..."
    *   In this context, "country" refers to the United States as a political entity/sovereign state.

    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (state, nation). This fits perfectly. The US is a sovereign state/nation.
    *   Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation". While the US has territory, the "influence" is attributed to the political entity (the state), not just the physical land.
    *   Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation". Again, "influence" usually refers to the state's power, not just the collective population.
    *   Sense 4: "an area outside of cities and towns". Definitely not.
    *   Sense 5: "a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary". The US has definite boundaries and is a recognized state.

    *   The context compares the US, Brazil, and Venezuela as entities exercising leadership and influence. This is the classic definition of a "state" or "nation" in a political sense.
    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

Context: Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6). Some 58% agree that the market economy is the only system that will make their country developed, up from 47% last year. Interestingly, 62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view (and 80% there back private enterprise) even though their left-wing president, Hugo Chávez, is expropriating many private companies. Brazil is the country which exercises most leadership in the region, mentioned by 19% of respondents (up from 18% last year), followed by the United States (9%, unchanged from last year) and Venezuela (9%, down from 11% last year). But the United States is seen as the most influential country by <t>respondents</t> in Mexico and much of Central America, whereas Venezuela enjoys that distinction in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Senses:
1. definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing survey results (percentages of people saying certain things about crime, private enterprise, market economy, and influential countries).
    *   Target word: "respondents" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent.
        2.  Someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer.

    *   The text mentions "31% say...", "71% of respondents across the region say...", "62% of respondents in Venezuela hold that view...", "mentioned by 19% of respondents...", and "seen as the most influential country by respondents in Mexico...".
    *   This clearly refers to people who answered a survey or poll.

    *   Sense 1 is a very specific legal term related to divorce and adultery.
    *   Sense 2 is a general term for someone who responds (like to a survey).

    *   Sense 2 matches the context perfectly.