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

Context: Gradually, a coherent picture of cancer development emerged. If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were <t>critical</t> to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws | examples=a critical attitude
2. definition=at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction | examples=a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure; critical mass
3. definition=characterized by careful evaluation and judgment | examples=a critical reading; a critical dissertation
4. definition=urgently needed; absolutely necessary | synonyms=vital | examples=a critical element of the plan; critical medical supplies
5. definition=forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis | synonyms=decisive | examples=a critical point in the campaign; the critical test
6. definition=being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency | examples=a critical shortage of food; a critical illness
7. definition=of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism | examples=critical acclaim

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...gene losses were <t>critical</t> to the development of a common tumor..."
    *   Meaning: The gene losses were essential or absolutely necessary for the tumor to develop.

    *   Sense 1: Tendency to find errors/flaws (e.g., critical attitude). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: Point of abrupt change/critical mass (e.g., critical temperature). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: Careful evaluation/judgment (e.g., critical reading). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: Urgently needed; absolutely necessary (synonym: vital). -> Matches.
    *   Sense 5: Turning point or crisis (synonym: decisive). -> Close, but "absolutely necessary" fits better in the context of a biological requirement.
    *   Sense 6: State of crisis or emergency (e.g., critical illness). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: Characteristic of critics/criticism (e.g., critical acclaim). -> Incorrect.

    *   The sentence says gene losses were "critical to the development of a common tumor." This means without these gene losses, the tumor wouldn't develop. This aligns perfectly with "absolutely necessary" or "vital."


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

Context: Gradually, a coherent picture of cancer development emerged. If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the <t>development</t> of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

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

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reasoning_content:
*   Context: "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the <t>development</t> of a common tumor..."
    *   The context discusses cancer (specifically colon cancer), gene losses, and how polyps progress to malignancy.
    *   The word "development" here refers to the process by which a tumor forms and progresses.

    *   Sense 1: Improving by expanding/enlarging/refining (e.g., development of a plan). -> Not this.
    *   Sense 2: A process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage). Synonyms: evolution. (e.g., development of ideas). -> This fits the progression from benign polyps to malignancy.
    *   Sense 3: (Biology) The process of an individual organism growing organically (growth, maturation). (e.g., osseous development in children). -> This is about the growth of an organism, not the progression of a disease/tumor.
    *   Sense 4: A recent event. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 5: Making land/water more profitable. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 6: A district developed for a purpose. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 7: A state in which things are improving (chess). -> Not this.
    *   Sense 8: Processing photosensitive material. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 9: Music section. -> Not this.

    *   Sense 2 describes a process of passing by degrees to a different stage. The text says "Gradually, a coherent picture of cancer development emerged," "benign polyps would develop," "progress to malignancy," and "gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor." This describes the progression/evolution of the disease.
    *   Sense 3 is specifically about the growth of an organism (ontogeny). While cancer involves cell growth, the context here is the *process* of the disease evolving from one stage (healthy/polyp) to another (malignancy).

    *   Sense 2: "a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)"
    *   The tumor "develops" from a healthy cell -> polyp -> malignancy. This is a progression through stages.

    *   Sense 2 is the best fit.

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

Context: Gradually, a coherent picture of cancer development emerged. If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a <t>common</t> tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public | examples=for the common good; common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
2. definition=having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual | examples=the common man; a common sailor
3. definition=common to or shared by two or more parties | synonyms=mutual | examples=a common friend; the mutual interests of management and labor
4. definition=commonly encountered | synonyms=usual | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint; the usual greeting
5. definition=being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language | synonyms=vernacular, vulgar | examples=common parlance; a vernacular term
6. definition=of or associated with the great masses of people | synonyms=plebeian, vulgar, unwashed | examples=the common people in those days suffered greatly; behavior that branded him as common
7. definition=of low or inferior quality or value; - Shakespeare | synonyms=coarse | examples=of what coarse metal ye are molded; produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population
8. definition=lacking refinement or cultivation or taste | synonyms=coarse, rough-cut, uncouth, vulgar | examples=he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind; behavior that branded him as common
9. definition=to be expected; standard | examples=common decency

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...gene losses were critical to the development of a <t>common</t> tumor..."
    *   Target word: "common"
    *   Meaning in context: The sentence refers to a tumor (specifically colon cancer, as mentioned earlier) that is frequently encountered or widespread in the population.

    *   Sense 1: Public/community (e.g., common good). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: Average/ordinary/widely known (e.g., common man). -> Close, but usually refers to a person or a general quality.
    *   Sense 3: Shared/mutual (e.g., common friend). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: Commonly encountered/usual (e.g., common complaint). -> This fits well. A "common tumor" is one that is frequently encountered.
    *   Sense 5: Everyday language (e.g., common parlance). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 6: Great masses of people (e.g., common people). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: Low quality (e.g., common cloths). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 8: Lacking refinement (e.g., coarse manners). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 9: Expected/standard (e.g., common decency). -> Incorrect.

    *   Sense 2: "having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual"
    *   Sense 4: "commonly encountered | synonyms=usual | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint; the usual greeting"

    In the context of a medical condition or a tumor, "common" means it occurs frequently in the population. Sense 4 ("commonly encountered") is the most precise fit for a disease or symptom (like "a common complaint"). Sense 2 is broader and often refers to social status or lack of distinction.

    *   "a common tumor" = a tumor that is frequently encountered.
    *   Sense 4: "commonly encountered" (Example: "a common complaint").
    *   This matches perfectly.


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

Context: Gradually, a coherent picture of cancer development emerged. If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "<t>says</t> Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy.

Senses:
1. definition=express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you
2. definition=report or maintain | synonyms=allege, aver | examples=He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war
3. definition=express a supposition | synonyms=suppose | examples=Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
4. definition=have or contain a certain wording or form | synonyms=read | examples=The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
5. definition=give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | synonyms=order, tell, enjoin | examples=I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping
6. definition=speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | synonyms=pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate | examples=She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'
7. definition=communicate or express nonverbally | examples=What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?
8. definition=utter aloud | examples=She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
9. definition=state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | examples=I say let's forget this whole business
10. definition=recite or repeat a fixed text | examples=Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'
11. definition=indicate | examples=The clock says noon

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...'It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor,' <t>says</t> Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City."
    *   Target word: "says"
    *   Usage: Ray White is quoted as having made a statement.

    *   Sense 1: express in words (state, tell). Example: "He said that he wanted to marry her."
    *   Sense 2: report or maintain (allege, aver). Example: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime."
    *   Sense 3: express a supposition (suppose). Example: "Let us say that he did not tell the truth."
    *   Sense 4: have or contain a certain wording or form (read). Example: "What does the law say?"
    *   Sense 5: give instructions/direct (order). Example: "I said to him to go home."
    *   Sense 6: speak/pronounce in a certain way (articulate). Example: "She pronounces French words in a funny way."
    *   Sense 7: communicate nonverbally. Example: "What does this painting say?"
    *   Sense 8: utter aloud. Example: "She said 'Hello' to everyone."
    *   Sense 9: state as one's opinion or judgement (declare). Example: "I say let's forget this whole business."
    *   Sense 10: recite or repeat a fixed text. Example: "Say grace."
    *   Sense 11: indicate. Example: "The clock says noon."

    *   The sentence is a direct quote attributed to Ray White.
    *   Ray White is expressing a thought/fact/observation in words.
    *   This fits Sense 1 (express in words/state) or Sense 8 (utter aloud).
    *   However, in journalistic writing, "says" used to attribute a quote is the standard way of stating that someone expressed something in words.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 8: Sense 1 is more general ("express in words"), while Sense 8 is specifically "utter aloud" (like saying "Hello").
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2: Sense 2 implies a claim that might be disputed (allege). Ray White's statement is a professional observation/conclusion.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 9: Sense 9 is more about a proposal or a strong declaration of opinion ("I say let's go").

    *   Sense 1: "express in words | synonyms=state, tell | examples=He said that he wanted to marry her"
    *   The context " '...quote...', says Ray White" is a classic example of stating/expressing something in words.

    *   Sense 1 is the most fitting general sense for attributing a quote.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had <t>yet</t> to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=up to the present time | examples=I have yet to see the results; details are yet to be worked out
2. definition=used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | synonyms=so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet | examples=So far he hasn't called; the sun isn't up yet
3. definition=to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | synonyms=even, still | examples=looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem
4. definition=within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | synonyms=in time | examples=he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves; sooner or later you will have to face the facts
5. definition=used after a superlative | synonyms=so far | examples=this is the best so far; the largest drug bust yet
6. definition=despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | synonyms=however, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so | examples=although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But Dr. Vogelstein had <t>yet</t> to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
    *   Target word: "yet"

    *   Sense 1: "up to the present time" (e.g., "I have yet to see the results"). This is often used in the construction "have yet to [verb]".
    *   Sense 2: "used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point" (e.g., "the sun isn't up yet").
    *   Sense 3: "to a greater degree or extent" (e.g., "even worse").
    *   Sense 4: "within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time" (e.g., "flowers that were yet to show themselves").
    *   Sense 5: "used after a superlative" (e.g., "the best so far").
    *   Sense 6: "despite anything to the contrary" (e.g., "however").

    *   The phrase is "had yet to nail".
    *   This is a past perfect version of "have yet to [verb]".
    *   "Had yet to nail" means that up to that point in time, Dr. Vogelstein had not yet identified the gene.
    *   Comparing this to Sense 1: "up to the present time" (or in a past narrative, up to that specific time). Example: "I have yet to see the results."
    *   Comparing this to Sense 2: This is usually used with "not" (e.g., "hasn't called yet"). The sentence "had yet to nail" is functionally negative but doesn't use "not".
    *   Comparing this to Sense 4: "within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time". While it refers to something that hasn't happened yet, the construction "have yet to" specifically emphasizes that it hasn't happened *up to that point*.

    *   Sense 1: "up to the present time | examples=I have yet to see the results; details are yet to be worked out"
    *   The context "had yet to nail" matches the structure and meaning of "have yet to see" or "are yet to be worked out".

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to <t>nail</t> the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=attach something somewhere by means of nails | examples=nail the board onto the wall
2. definition=take into custody | synonyms=collar, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop | examples=the police nabbed the suspected criminals
3. definition=hit hard | synonyms=smash, boom, blast | examples=He smashed a 3-run homer
4. definition=succeed in obtaining a position | synonyms=nail down, peg | examples=He nailed down a spot at Harvard
5. definition=succeed at easily | synonyms=breeze through, ace, pass with flying colors, sweep through, sail through | examples=She sailed through her exams; You will pass with flying colors
6. definition=locate exactly | synonyms=pinpoint | examples=can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?; The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome
7. definition=complete a pass | synonyms=complete

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to <t>nail</t> the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
    *   Target word: "nail"
    *   Meaning in context: Dr. Vogelstein had not yet identified or pinpointed the specific gene.

    *   Sense 1: attach something somewhere by means of nails (Physical attachment) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 2: take into custody (Arrest) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 3: hit hard (Smash) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 4: succeed in obtaining a position (Secure a spot) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 5: succeed at easily (Ace a test) - *Incorrect*
    *   Sense 6: locate exactly (Pinpoint) - *Correct* (Example: "The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome" is almost identical to the context "nail the identity of the gene").
    *   Sense 7: complete a pass (Sports) - *Incorrect*

    *   The context is about identifying a specific gene.
    *   Sense 6 defines "nail" as "locate exactly" or "pinpoint".
    *   The example for Sense 6 ("The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome") matches the context perfectly.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the <t>identity</t> of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity | synonyms=personal identity, individuality | examples=you can lose your identity when you join the army
2. definition=the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known | examples=geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it; it was too dark to determine his identity
3. definition=an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates | synonyms=identity element, identity operator | examples=the identity under numerical multiplication is 1
4. definition=exact sameness | synonyms=identicalness, indistinguishability | examples=they shared an identity of interests

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the <t>identity</t> of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
    *   Target word: "identity"
    *   Contextual meaning: The specific gene that causes the malignancy. The researchers are trying to find out *which* gene it is.

    *   Sense 1: "the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity" (Personal identity/individuality). -> Doesn't fit (genes don't have personalities).
    *   Sense 2: "the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known" (Recognition/identification). Example: "geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it". -> This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: "an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates" (Mathematics). -> Doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 4: "exact sameness" (Identicalness). -> Doesn't fit.

    *   The context is about identifying a specific gene.
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "the identity of the gene that causes it" in its example.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if <t>damaged</t>, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=inflict damage upon | examples=The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree
2. definition=suffer or be susceptible to damage | examples=These fine china cups damage easily

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if <t>damaged</t>, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
    *   Target word: "damaged"
    *   Senses:
        1.  inflict damage upon (active/causative: something damages something else).
        2.  suffer or be susceptible to damage (passive/inherent property: something is damaged or can be damaged).

    *   The sentence says: "...the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell..."
    *   Here, "damaged" is used as a past participle in a conditional clause ("if [the gene were] damaged").
    *   The gene is the *recipient* of the damage (it is being damaged), not the *agent* doing the damaging.
    *   Sense 1 describes the act of inflicting damage (e.g., "The snow damaged the roof").
    *   Sense 2 describes the state of suffering damage or being susceptible to it (e.g., "cups damage easily").

    *   Wait, let's look closer at the senses provided.
    *   Sense 1: "inflict damage upon" (Active voice: X damages Y).
    *   Sense 2: "suffer or be susceptible to damage" (Intransitive/Passive sense: X damages [easily] or X is damaged).

    *   In the context "the gene that, if damaged...", the gene is the thing that *suffers* the damage.
    *   If we rephrase: "the gene that, if [it suffered damage], flipped a colon cell..."
    *   If we use Sense 1: "the gene that, if [something inflicted damage upon it]..."

    *   Let's re-evaluate the examples.
    *   Sense 1: "The snow damaged the roof" (Snow = agent, roof = object).
    *   Sense 2: "These fine china cups damage easily" (Cups = subject, they are the ones suffering the damage).

    *   In the context "the gene that, if damaged", "damaged" is a passive participle. It means "if the gene were damaged [by something]".
    *   Does "damaged" in "if damaged" align more with "inflict damage upon" (Sense 1) or "suffer damage" (Sense 2)?
    *   Actually, "damaged" in "if damaged" is the passive form of "to damage" (Sense 1).
    *   However, Sense 2 specifically mentions "suffer... damage".

    *   Let's look at the grammar again.
    *   Sense 1: Active transitive.
    *   Sense 2: Intransitive/Middle voice (like "this glass breaks easily").

    *   "If damaged" is a reduced clause for "if it was damaged".
    *   "It was damaged" is the passive of "Something damaged it".
    *   "Something damaged it" is Sense 1.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 2 again: "suffer or be susceptible to damage".
    *   "These fine china cups damage easily" -> This is a specific usage where "damage" is used intransitively to mean "become damaged".

    *   In the context "the gene that, if damaged", is the gene "damaging easily" (Sense 2) or is it "being damaged" (Sense 1)?
    *   It's "being damaged".

    *   Let's compare:
        *   Sense 1: X damages Y. (Passive: Y is damaged by X).
        *   Sense 2: X damages (easily).

    *   The context "if damaged" is the passive of Sense 1.

    *   Let's double-check if "damaged" in "if damaged" could be Sense 2.
    *   Sense 2 is about susceptibility ("damage easily"). The context isn't saying the gene is *prone* to damage, but rather *if* it happens to be damaged.

    *   Therefore, it's the passive form of Sense 1.

    *   Wait, let me re-read the senses one more time.
    *   1. inflict damage upon.
    *   2. suffer or be susceptible to damage.

    *   If the gene is "damaged", it is "suffering damage".
    *   But "damaged" in "if damaged" is the past participle.
    *   If I say "The car was damaged", am I using Sense 1 (passive) or Sense 2?
    *   Sense 1: "The accident damaged the car" -> "The car was damaged by the accident."
    *   Sense 2: "The car damages easily" (meaning it's fragile).

    *   The context "if damaged" means "if [it were] damaged". This is the passive of "to inflict damage upon".

    *   Let's check if there's any other interpretation.
    *   "the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell..."
    *   This means "if [something] damaged the gene".

    *   Sense 1: inflict damage upon.
    *   Sense 2: suffer or be susceptible to damage.

    *   Actually, "suffer damage" is a very close synonym for "be damaged".
    *   But Sense 2's example "These fine china cups damage easily" is a very specific "middle voice" usage.

    *   Let's look at the phrase "suffer or be susceptible to damage".
    *   If the gene is damaged, it has suffered damage.

    *   However, in most NLP datasets (like WordNet or similar), the passive of "inflict damage" is grouped with the active "inflict damage".

    *   Let's re-read:
        1. inflict damage upon (Active)
        2. suffer or be susceptible to damage (Intransitive/Middle)

    *   "If damaged" = "If [it was] damaged".
    *   This is the passive of "Something damaged the gene".
    *   "Something damaged the gene" = "Something inflicted damage upon the gene".

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most likely answer.

    *   Wait, let me think about Sense 2 again. "Suffer... damage".
    *   If the gene is damaged, it is suffering damage.
    *   But the example "cups damage easily" is the key. That's not how "damaged" is used in "if damaged". "If damaged" doesn't mean "if it damages easily". It means "if it is damaged".

    *   Conclusion: Sense 1.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, <t>flipped</t> a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=lightly throw to see which side comes up | synonyms=toss | examples=I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!
2. definition=cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | synonyms=throw, switch | examples=switch on the light; throw the lever
3. definition=look through a book or other written material | synonyms=flick, thumb, riffle, leaf, riff | examples=He thumbed through the report; She leafed through the volume
4. definition=toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air | synonyms=twitch
5. definition=cause to move with a flick | synonyms=flick | examples=he flicked his Bic
6. definition=throw or toss with a light motion | synonyms=toss, sky, pitch | examples=flip me the beachball; toss me newspaper
7. definition=move with a flick or light motion
8. definition=turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse | synonyms=flip over, turn over | examples=flip over the pork chop; turn over the pancakes
9. definition=react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way | synonyms=flip out | examples=he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University
10. definition=go mad, go crazy | synonyms=flip out | examples=He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off
11. definition=reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | synonyms=interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip-flop

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, <t>flipped</t> a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
    *   Meaning: The gene's damage caused the cell to change its state from benign/normal to malignant. It's a sudden change or switch in state.

    *   1: Toss a coin (Incorrect)
    *   2: Cause to go on or be engaged/set in operation (e.g., switch on a light). (Possible, as in "flipping a switch" to trigger a process).
    *   3: Look through a book (Incorrect)
    *   4: Toss with a sharp movement (Incorrect)
    *   5: Cause to move with a flick (Incorrect)
    *   6: Throw or toss (Incorrect)
    *   7: Move with a flick (Incorrect)
    *   8: Turn upside down (Incorrect)
    *   9: React in an excited way (Incorrect)
    *   10: Go mad (Incorrect)
    *   11: Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) (Possible, but "reverse" doesn't quite fit "into malignancy" as well as "triggering/switching" does).

    *   Sense 2: "cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | synonyms=throw, switch". This fits the idea of a genetic "switch" being flipped to trigger a change in state (from normal to malignant).
    *   Sense 11: "reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)". While the cell's state is changing, it's not necessarily "reversing" a previous state, but rather transitioning to a new, pathological one.

    *   In biology, genes are often described as "switches." "Flipping a switch" means activating or triggering a process.
    *   The phrase "flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy" implies a trigger or a switch being activated.
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation" and synonyms "throw, switch". This aligns perfectly with the "genetic switch" metaphor.

    *   Sense 2: "cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation"
    *   Context: "...gene that... flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy."
    *   The gene damage acts as the trigger (the switch) that sets the process of malignancy in operation.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a <t>colon</t> cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
2. definition=the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos | synonyms=El Salvadoran colon
3. definition=the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos | synonyms=Costa Rican colon
4. definition=a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal | synonyms=Aspinwall
5. definition=a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter)

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a <t>colon</t> cell into full-blown malignancy."
    *   Target word: "colon"
    *   Key phrases: "colon cancer", "malignancy", "cell", "gene", "tumor".

    *   Sense 1: Part of the large intestine (anatomy).
    *   Sense 2: Currency of El Salvador.
    *   Sense 3: Currency of Costa Rica.
    *   Sense 4: Port city in Panama.
    *   Sense 5: Punctuation mark (:).

    *   The context discusses cancer, genes, tumors, and "colon cancer".
    *   "colon cell" refers to a cell in the large intestine.
    *   This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon <t>cell</t> into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=any small compartment | examples=the cells of a honeycomb
2. definition=(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
3. definition=a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction | synonyms=electric cell
4. definition=a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | synonyms=cadre
5. definition=a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver | synonyms=cellular telephone, cellular phone, cellphone, mobile phone
6. definition=small room in which a monk or nun lives | synonyms=cubicle
7. definition=a room where a prisoner is kept | synonyms=jail cell, prison cell

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon <t>cell</t> into full-blown malignancy."
    *   Key terms: "gene", "colon", "malignancy", "molecular biologists", "tumor", "chromosome 17".
    *   The context is clearly biological/medical, specifically discussing genetics and cancer (colon cancer).

    *   Sense 1: any small compartment (e.g., honeycomb).
    *   Sense 2: (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms.
    *   Sense 3: electric current device (battery).
    *   Sense 4: political movement unit (cadre).
    *   Sense 5: mobile phone.
    *   Sense 6: monk/nun's room.
    *   Sense 7: prisoner's room.

    *   The "colon cell" refers to the biological unit of the colon (part of the large intestine) that can become malignant (cancerous).
    *   This matches Sense 2 perfectly.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into <t>full-blown</t> malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=fully ripe; at the height of bloom | synonyms=matured | examples=a full-blown rose
2. definition=having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness | examples=a full-blown financial crisis

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...flipped a colon cell into <t>full-blown</t> malignancy."
    *   Target word: "full-blown"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  fully ripe; at the height of bloom (e.g., a full-blown rose).
        2.  having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness (e.g., a full-blown financial crisis).

    *   The context discusses the progression of colon cancer: benign polyps $\rightarrow$ malignancy.
    *   "Full-blown malignancy" refers to a state where the cancer has fully developed and exhibits all the characteristics of a malignant tumor.

    *   Sense 1 is about botanical ripeness or blooming. This doesn't fit "malignancy" (cancer).
    *   Sense 2 is about completeness or having all characteristics of a particular state (often used for diseases, crises, or conditions). This fits "full-blown malignancy" perfectly.

    *   The correct sense is 2.


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

Context: If both copies of a certain gene were knocked out, benign polyps would develop. If both copies of a second gene were then deleted, the polyps would progress to malignancy. It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown <t>malignancy</t>. They focused on chromosome 17.

Senses:
1. definition=(medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death | synonyms=malignance
2. definition=quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will | synonyms=malignity, malignance

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A scientific passage about gene knockouts, benign polyps, colon cancer, and the progression of tumors.
    *   Target word: "malignancy" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown <t>malignancy</t>."

    *   Sense 1: (medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death.
    *   Sense 2: quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will.

    *   The context discusses "benign polyps," "colon cancer," "tumor," "gene losses," and "colon cell."
    *   The word "malignancy" refers to the state of a cell becoming cancerous (malignant).
    *   This is clearly a medical context, not a moral or behavioral one (evil/ill will).

    *   Sense 1 matches the medical context.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For <t>months</t> the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | synonyms=calendar month | examples=he paid the bill last month
2. definition=a time unit of approximately 30 days | examples=he was given a month to pay the bill

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "For <t>months</t> the Johns Hopkins researchers... experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17..."
    *   Target word: "months"
    *   Senses:
        1.  One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year (e.g., January, February).
        2.  A time unit of approximately 30 days (duration).

    *   The phrase "For months" indicates a duration of time.
    *   It doesn't refer to specific calendar months (like "In January and February") but rather to a period of time consisting of several units of approximately 30 days.

    *   Sense 1: Calendar division (specific months of the year).
    *   Sense 2: Time unit of ~30 days (duration).

    *   "For months" = for a period of several 30-day units. This matches Sense 2.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, <t>using</t> gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, <t>using</t> gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17..."
    *   Target word: "using" (from "use").
    *   Meaning in context: The researchers employed gene probes as a tool or method to search for genetic material.

    *   Sense 1: "put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose" (Synonyms: utilize, apply, employ).
    *   Sense 2: "take or consume (regularly or habitually)" (e.g., drugs).
    *   Sense 3: "use up, consume fully" (e.g., expend time).
    *   Sense 4: "seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage" (e.g., using influential friends).
    *   Sense 5: "avail oneself to" (e.g., apply a principle, practice a religion).
    *   Sense 6: "habitually do something (past tense)" (e.g., used to call).

    *   The researchers are employing a tool (gene probes) to achieve a scientific goal.
    *   This fits perfectly with Sense 1: "employ for a particular purpose".

    *   Sense 2 (drugs/consumption) - No.
    *   Sense 3 (expending/using up) - No.
    *   Sense 4 (manipulating for advantage) - No.
    *   Sense 5 (practicing a religion/principle) - No.
    *   Sense 6 (past habit) - No.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled <t>down</t> the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position | synonyms=downwards, downward, downwardly | examples=don't fall down; rode the lift up and skied down
2. definition=away from a more central or a more northerly place | examples=was sent down to work at the regional office; worked down on the farm
3. definition=paid in cash at time of purchase | examples=put ten dollars down on the necklace
4. definition=from an earlier time | examples=the story was passed down from father to son
5. definition=to a lower intensity | examples=he slowly phased down the light until the stage was completely black
6. definition=in an inactive or inoperative state | examples=the factory went down during the strike; the computer went down again

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled <t>down</t> the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
    *   Target word: "down"
    *   Meaning in context: The researchers are moving along the length of a chromosome. This is a metaphorical movement along a linear structure (the chromosome).

    *   Sense 1: spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position. (Synonyms: downwards, downward, downwardly).
    *   Sense 2: away from a more central or a more northerly place.
    *   Sense 3: paid in cash at time of purchase.
    *   Sense 4: from an earlier time.
    *   Sense 5: to a lower intensity.
    *   Sense 6: in an inactive or inoperative state.

    *   The phrase "crawled down the length of chromosome 17" describes movement along a linear path.
    *   While a chromosome isn't necessarily "high" or "low" in a physical sense, moving "down the length" of something is a common metaphorical use of "down" to indicate progression along a line or sequence.
    *   Comparing this to the senses:
        *   Sense 1 mentions "spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position". Moving "down the length" of a line is often categorized under this general sense of directional movement along a path (even if the "higher/lower" is arbitrary or based on the starting point of the sequence).
        *   Sense 2 (central/northerly) doesn't fit.
        *   Sense 3 (cash) doesn't fit.
        *   Sense 4 (time) doesn't fit.
        *   Sense 5 (intensity) doesn't fit.
        *   Sense 6 (inactive) doesn't fit.

    *   Is "down the length of" covered by Sense 1?
    *   Sense 1: "spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position".
    *   In English, "down the street" or "down the line" often uses "down" in a way that is similar to Sense 1 (directional movement along a path).
    *   Let's re-evaluate. If I move "down the length of a chromosome", I am moving from one end toward the other. This is a spatial movement.

    *   Sense 1 is the only one that describes spatial/metaphorical movement along a path or from one point to another in a directional manner.

    *   Context: "crawled down the length of chromosome 17"
    *   Sense 1: "spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position"
    *   While "down the length" isn't strictly "higher to lower", in many dictionaries, "down" used for movement along a path (like "down the road") is grouped with the primary spatial sense of "down".

    *   Sense 1: spatially/metaphorically higher to lower.
    *   Sense 2: away from center/north.
    *   Sense 3: cash.
    *   Sense 4: time.
    *   Sense 5: intensity.
    *   Sense 6: inactive.
    *   None of the others fit at all. Sense 1 is the only spatial movement option.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the <t>length</t> of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place | examples=the length of the table was 5 feet
2. definition=continuance in time | synonyms=duration | examples=the ceremony was of short duration; he complained about the length of time required
3. definition=the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end | examples=the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words
4. definition=size of the gap between two places | synonyms=distance | examples=the distance from New York to Chicago; he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points
5. definition=a section of something that is long and narrow | examples=a length of timber; a length of tubing

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...experimentally crawled down the <t>length</t> of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
    *   Target word: "length"

    *   Sense 1: Linear extent in space from one end to the other (e.g., length of a table).
    *   Sense 2: Continuance in time (duration).
    *   Sense 3: Property of being the extent of something from beginning to end (e.g., length of an article).
    *   Sense 4: Size of the gap between two places (distance).
    *   Sense 5: A section of something that is long and narrow (e.g., a length of timber).

    *   The phrase is "crawled down the length of chromosome 17".
    *   A chromosome is a physical structure (though microscopic).
    *   "Crawling down the length" implies moving from one end toward the other along its linear extent.
    *   This matches the idea of the linear extent in space from one end to the other.

    *   Sense 1: Linear extent in space. (Fits well)
    *   Sense 2: Time. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3: Property of extent (like word count). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Distance between two points. (Incorrect - "the length of chromosome 17" refers to the object's extent, not the gap between two separate places).
    *   Sense 5: A specific piece/section of something. (Incorrect - they aren't talking about "a length" as in "a piece of chromosome", but rather the entire extent of it).

    *   Sense 1 describes the linear extent of a fixed object. A chromosome, in this context, is treated as a linear object that the researchers are scanning from one end to the other.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, <t>looking for</t> the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of | synonyms=search, seek | examples=The police are searching for clues; They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
2. definition=be excited or anxious about | synonyms=anticipate, look to

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, <t>looking for</t> the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
    *   Target phrase: "looking for"

    *   Sense 1: "try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of" (synonyms: search, seek).
    *   Sense 2: "be excited or anxious about" (synonyms: anticipate, look to).

    *   The researchers are using gene probes to "crawl down the length of chromosome 17" to find a specific "bit of genetic material."
    *   This describes a process of searching or trying to locate/discover something.
    *   It does not describe being excited or anxious about something in the sense of anticipation.

    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest <t>common</t> bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public | examples=for the common good; common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
2. definition=having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual | examples=the common man; a common sailor
3. definition=common to or shared by two or more parties | synonyms=mutual | examples=a common friend; the mutual interests of management and labor
4. definition=commonly encountered | synonyms=usual | examples=a common (or familiar) complaint; the usual greeting
5. definition=being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language | synonyms=vernacular, vulgar | examples=common parlance; a vernacular term
6. definition=of or associated with the great masses of people | synonyms=plebeian, vulgar, unwashed | examples=the common people in those days suffered greatly; behavior that branded him as common
7. definition=of low or inferior quality or value; - Shakespeare | synonyms=coarse | examples=of what coarse metal ye are molded; produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population
8. definition=lacking refinement or cultivation or taste | synonyms=coarse, rough-cut, uncouth, vulgar | examples=he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind; behavior that branded him as common
9. definition=to be expected; standard | examples=common decency

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...looking for the smallest <t>common</t> bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
    *   Meaning: The researchers are looking for a piece of genetic material that is *shared* or *present in all* the tumor cells they are studying.

    *   Sense 1: Public/community (e.g., common good). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: Ordinary/average (e.g., common man). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 3: Shared by two or more parties (e.g., common friend). -> This fits perfectly. The genetic material is shared by all the tumor cells.
    *   Sense 4: Commonly encountered/usual (e.g., common complaint). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: Everyday language (e.g., common parlance). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 6: Great masses of people (e.g., common people). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: Low quality (e.g., common cloths). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 8: Lacking refinement (e.g., coarse manners). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 9: Expected/standard (e.g., common decency). -> Incorrect.

    *   The phrase "common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells" means the bit of material is *shared* (common to) all those cells. This aligns with Sense 3.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common <t>bit</t> of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=a small piece or quantity of something | synonyms=spot | examples=a spot of tea; a bit of paper
2. definition=a small fragment of something broken off from the whole | synonyms=chip, flake, fleck, scrap | examples=a bit of rock caught him in the eye
3. definition=an indefinitely short time | synonyms=moment, mo, minute, second | examples=wait just a moment; in a mo
4. definition=an instance of some kind | synonyms=piece | examples=it was a nice piece of work; he had a bit of good luck
5. definition=piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding | examples=the horse was not accustomed to a bit
6. definition=a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | examples=there are 8 bits in a byte
7. definition=a small amount of solid food; a mouthful | synonyms=morsel, bite | examples=all they had left was a bit of bread
8. definition=a small fragment | synonyms=snatch | examples=overheard snatches of their conversation
9. definition=a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program | synonyms=act, routine, number, turn | examples=he did his act three times every evening; she had a catchy little routine
10. definition=the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
11. definition=the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press | examples=he looked around for the right size bit

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...looking for the smallest common <t>bit</t> of genetic material lost in all tumor cells."
    *   Target word: "bit"
    *   Meaning in context: A small piece or segment of genetic material (DNA).

    *   Sense 1: a small piece or quantity of something (e.g., a spot of tea; a bit of paper).
    *   Sense 2: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole (e.g., a bit of rock).
    *   Sense 3: an indefinitely short time (e.g., wait just a moment).
    *   Sense 4: an instance of some kind (e.g., a bit of good luck).
    *   Sense 5: piece of metal held in horse's mouth.
    *   Sense 6: a unit of measurement of information (binary digit).
    *   Sense 7: a small amount of solid food (morsel).
    *   Sense 8: a small fragment (snatch of conversation).
    *   Sense 9: a short theatrical performance.
    *   Sense 10: the part of a key that enters a lock.
    *   Sense 11: the cutting part of a drill.

    *   The context refers to a "bit of genetic material."
    *   This is a small piece or quantity of something.
    *   Sense 1 ("a small piece or quantity of something") fits well.
    *   Sense 2 ("a small fragment of something broken off from the whole") might seem plausible, but "genetic material" isn't typically described as "broken off" in the same way a rock is. It's a segment or piece.
    *   Sense 6 ("unit of measurement of information") is tempting because DNA is often called "information," but in this context, they are looking for a physical piece of the chromosome ("crawled down the length of chromosome 17"), not a binary digit.

    *   "Smallest common bit of genetic material" $\rightarrow$ "Smallest common piece of genetic material."
    *   Sense 1: "a small piece or quantity of something". This is the most general and accurate fit for a segment of DNA in this context.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of <t>genetic</t> material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=occurring among members of a family usually by heredity | synonyms=familial, hereditary, inherited, transmitted, transmissible | examples=an inherited disease; familial traits
2. definition=of or relating to or produced by or being a gene | synonyms=genic, genetical | examples=genic combinations; genetic code
3. definition=pertaining to or referring to origin | examples=genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work
4. definition=of or relating to the science of genetics | synonyms=genetical | examples=genetic research

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...looking for the smallest common bit of <t>genetic</t> material lost in all tumor cells."
    *   Target word: "genetic"
    *   Surrounding words: "bit of genetic material", "chromosome 17", "gene probes", "DNA", "gene".

    *   Sense 1: occurring among members of a family usually by heredity (familial, hereditary).
    *   Sense 2: of or relating to or produced by or being a gene (genic, genetical).
    *   Sense 3: pertaining to or referring to origin (e.g., origin of a literary work).
    *   Sense 4: of or relating to the science of genetics (e.g., genetic research).

    *   The phrase is "genetic material".
    *   In biology, "genetic material" refers to the DNA or RNA that carries the genetic information (the genes).
    *   Does it mean "hereditary material" (Sense 1)? While related, "genetic material" specifically refers to the physical substance (DNA/genes) rather than the process of inheritance between family members.
    *   Does it mean "of or relating to or produced by or being a gene" (Sense 2)? Yes. DNA is the material that makes up genes.
    *   Does it mean "pertaining to origin" (Sense 3)? No.
    *   Does it mean "relating to the science of genetics" (Sense 4)? No, it's not referring to the *study* of genetics, but to the *material* itself.

    *   Sense 2: "of or relating to or produced by or being a gene".
    *   "Genetic material" = material that is or relates to genes (DNA). This fits perfectly.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic <t>material</t> lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object | synonyms=stuff | examples=coal is a hard black material; wheat is the stuff they use to make bread
2. definition=information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form | examples=the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography
3. definition=artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | synonyms=fabric, cloth, textile | examples=the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent; woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC
4. definition=things needed for doing or making something | examples=writing materials; useful teaching materials
5. definition=a person judged suitable for admission or employment | examples=he was university material; she was vice-presidential material

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...looking for the smallest common bit of genetic <t>material</t> lost in all tumor cells."
    *   Target word: "material"
    *   Contextual clues: "genetic material", "chromosome 17", "gene probes", "piece of DNA".

    *   Sense 1: "the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object" (synonyms: stuff). Example: coal, wheat.
    *   Sense 2: "information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form". Example: archives for a biography.
    *   Sense 3: "artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers" (synonyms: fabric, cloth, textile).
    *   Sense 4: "things needed for doing or making something". Example: writing materials.
    *   Sense 5: "a person judged suitable for admission or employment". Example: university material.

    *   "Genetic material" refers to the physical substance of DNA/RNA that makes up genes and chromosomes.
    *   This fits Sense 1: "the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object". DNA is the physical substance (stuff) that makes up the genetic code.

    *   Sense 2 (information) is tempting because DNA *carries* information, but "genetic material" usually refers to the physical molecule itself (the substance).
    *   Sense 3 (fabric) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 4 (supplies) is incorrect.
    *   Sense 5 (suitability) is incorrect.

    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material <t>lost</t> in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense | examples=She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat
2. definition=fail to win | examples=We lost the battle but we won the war
3. definition=suffer the loss of a person through death or removal | examples=She lost her husband in the war; The couple that wanted to adopt the child lost her when the biological parents claimed her
4. definition=place (something) where one cannot find it again | synonyms=misplace, mislay | examples=I misplaced my eyeglasses
5. definition=miss from one's possessions; lose sight of | examples=I've lost my glasses again!
6. definition=allow to go out of sight | examples=The detective lost the man he was shadowing after he had to stop at a red light
7. definition=fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit | synonyms=turn a loss | examples=I lost thousands of dollars on that bad investment!; The company turned a loss after the first year
8. definition=fail to get or obtain | examples=I lost the opportunity to spend a year abroad
9. definition=retreat | synonyms=fall back, drop off, fall behind, recede
10. definition=fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | synonyms=miss | examples=I missed that remark; She missed his point
11. definition=be set at a disadvantage | synonyms=suffer | examples=This author really suffers in translation

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material <t>lost</t> in all tumor cells."
    *   Target word: "lost" (past participle of "lose").
    *   Meaning in context: The genetic material is no longer present in the tumor cells. It has been removed or gone missing from the DNA sequence.

    *   Sense 1: fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense. (Example: She lost her purse).
    *   Sense 2: fail to win. (Example: lost the battle).
    *   Sense 3: suffer the loss of a person through death or removal. (Example: lost her husband).
    *   Sense 4: place (something) where one cannot find it again (misplace). (Example: misplaced eyeglasses).
    *   Sense 5: miss from one's possessions; lose sight of. (Example: lost my glasses again).
    *   Sense 6: allow to go out of sight. (Example: lost the man he was shadowing).
    *   Sense 7: fail to make money. (Example: lost thousands of dollars).
    *   Sense 8: fail to get or obtain. (Example: lost the opportunity).
    *   Sense 9: retreat. (Example: fall back).
    *   Sense 10: fail to perceive or to catch. (Example: missed that remark).
    *   Sense 11: be set at a disadvantage. (Example: suffers in translation).

    *   The genetic material is "lost" in the sense that the cells "cease to have" it.
    *   Sense 1 ("fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense") fits best. The cells no longer possess that specific bit of genetic material.

    *   Sense 4 and 5 are about misplacing things.
    *   Sense 3 is about people.
    *   Sense 8 is about failing to obtain something.
    *   Sense 1 is the general sense of no longer having something that was once there.

    *   The genetic material was present in normal cells but is absent (lost) in tumor cells. This is a case of "ceasing to have" the material.


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

Context: It was clear that more than one gene had to be damaged for colon cancer to develop. Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor <t>cells</t>. Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene.

Senses:
1. definition=any small compartment | examples=the cells of a honeycomb
2. definition=(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
3. definition=a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction | synonyms=electric cell
4. definition=a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | synonyms=cadre
5. definition=a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver | synonyms=cellular telephone, cellular phone, cellphone, mobile phone
6. definition=small room in which a monk or nun lives | synonyms=cubicle
7. definition=a room where a prisoner is kept | synonyms=jail cell, prison cell

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor <t>cells</t>."
    *   Key terms: "gene", "colon cancer", "molecular biologists", "tumor", "chromosome 17", "DNA".
    *   The word "cells" refers to the basic units of a tumor (which is made of biological cells).

    *   Sense 1: small compartment (honeycomb) - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: (biology) basic structural and functional unit of all organisms - Correct.
    *   Sense 3: electric current device - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: political movement unit - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: mobile phone - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 6: monk/nun room - Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: prisoner room - Incorrect.

    *   The context is clearly biological, discussing cancer, genes, and tumors. Sense 2 is the biological definition.


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

Context: Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a <t>piece</t> of DNA would probably constitute a gene. When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over.

Senses:
1. definition=a separate part of a whole | examples=an important piece of the evidence
2. definition=an item that is an instance of some type | examples=he designed a new piece of equipment; she bought a lovely piece of china
3. definition=a portion of a natural object | synonyms=part | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts; he needed a piece of granite
4. definition=a musical work that has been created | synonyms=musical composition, opus, composition, piece of music | examples=the composition is written in four movements
5. definition=an instance of some kind | synonyms=bit | examples=it was a nice piece of work; he had a bit of good luck
6. definition=an artistic or literary composition | examples=he wrote an interesting piece on Iran; the children acted out a comic piece to amuse the guests
7. definition=a portable gun | synonyms=firearm, small-arm | examples=he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster
8. definition=a serving that has been cut from a larger portion | synonyms=slice | examples=a piece of pie; a slice of bread
9. definition=a distance | examples=it is down the road a piece
10. definition=a work of art of some artistic value | synonyms=objet d'art, art object | examples=this store sells only objets d'art; it is not known who created this piece
11. definition=a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | synonyms=while, spell, patch | examples=he was here for a little while; I need to rest for a piece
12. definition=a share of something | synonyms=slice | examples=a slice of the company's revenue
13. definition=game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games | synonyms=man | examples=he taught me to set up the men on the chess board; he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "For months the Johns Hopkins researchers... looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a <t>piece</t> of DNA would probably constitute a gene."
    *   Target word: "piece"
    *   Contextual meaning: A small part or segment of a larger genetic sequence (DNA).

    *   Sense 1: a separate part of a whole (example: an important piece of the evidence).
    *   Sense 2: an item that is an instance of some type (example: a new piece of equipment).
    *   Sense 3: a portion of a natural object (synonym: part; example: a piece of granite).
    *   Sense 4: a musical work.
    *   Sense 5: an instance of some kind (synonym: bit; example: a nice piece of work).
    *   Sense 6: an artistic or literary composition.
    *   Sense 7: a portable gun.
    *   Sense 8: a serving that has been cut from a larger portion (example: a piece of pie).
    *   Sense 9: a distance.
    *   Sense 10: a work of art.
    *   Sense 11: a period of indeterminate length.
    *   Sense 12: a share of something.
    *   Sense 13: game equipment (chess piece).

    *   The context refers to a "bit of genetic material" and a "piece of DNA".
    *   DNA is a biological molecule (a natural object).
    *   Sense 3 defines "piece" as "a portion of a natural object" with the synonym "part" and the example "a piece of granite".
    *   Sense 1 defines "piece" as "a separate part of a whole" (example: piece of evidence). While DNA is part of a whole, "evidence" is abstract, whereas DNA is a physical, natural substance.
    *   Sense 5 defines "piece" as "an instance of some kind" (synonym: bit). While the text uses "bit of genetic material", "piece of DNA" refers to a physical segment of the molecule.

    *   DNA is a natural substance/object.
    *   A "piece of DNA" is a portion of that natural object.
    *   This aligns best with Sense 3.

    *   Sense 1: "separate part of a whole" (often used for abstract things like evidence, or distinct components).
    *   Sense 3: "portion of a natural object" (like granite, wood, or DNA).
    *   Comparing "piece of evidence" (Sense 1) vs "piece of granite" (Sense 3). DNA is more like granite (physical matter) than evidence (abstract concept).

    *   Sense 3: "a portion of a natural object | synonyms=part | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts; he needed a piece of granite"
    *   DNA is a natural object. A piece of DNA is a portion of it.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 1 again: "a separate part of a whole | examples=an important piece of the evidence".
    *   Let me look at Sense 5: "an instance of some kind | synonyms=bit | examples=it was a nice piece of work; he had a bit of good luck".
    *   The text says "smallest common bit of genetic material... Such a piece of DNA".
    *   Is DNA a "natural object"? Yes.
    *   Is it a "separate part of a whole"? Yes.
    *   Usually, "piece of [material]" (like piece of cake, piece of wood, piece of gold, piece of DNA) falls under the "portion of a natural object/material" category.

    *   Sense 3: "a portion of a natural object | synonyms=part | examples=they analyzed the river into three parts; he needed a piece of granite"
    *   This fits "piece of DNA" perfectly.


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

Context: Their report galvanized other molecular biologists. "It was the confirming evidence we all needed that gene losses were critical to the development of a common tumor, "says Ray White at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Salt Lake City. But Dr. Vogelstein had yet to nail the identity of the gene that, if damaged, flipped a colon cell into full-blown malignancy. They focused on chromosome 17. For months the Johns Hopkins researchers, using gene probes, experimentally crawled down the length of chromosome 17, looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. Such a piece of DNA would <t>probably</t> constitute a gene. When they found it last winter, Dr. Vogelstein was dubious that the search was over.

Senses:
1. definition=with considerable certainty; without much doubt | synonyms=likely, in all likelihood, in all probability, belike | examples=He is probably out of the country; in all likelihood we are headed for war
2. definition=easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | synonyms=credibly, believably, plausibly | examples=he talked plausibly before the committee; he will probably win the election

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Such a piece of DNA would <t>probably</t> constitute a gene."
    *   Meaning: The researchers are looking for the smallest common bit of genetic material lost in all tumor cells. They believe that this specific piece of DNA is likely to be a gene.
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  "with considerable certainty; without much doubt" (likely, in all likelihood).
        2.  "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence" (credibly, believably, plausibly).

    *   Sense 1 refers to probability/likelihood (the chance that something is true).
    *   Sense 2 refers to plausibility (whether something is believable).

    *   "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."
    *   Does this mean "It is likely that such a piece of DNA constitutes a gene" or "It is believable that such a piece of DNA constitutes a gene"?
    *   In scientific contexts, "probably" usually indicates a high likelihood based on the logic of the experiment (if you find the smallest common lost piece, it's likely the gene).
    *   Comparing the synonyms:
        *   Sense 1: "likely", "in all likelihood". ("Such a piece of DNA would likely constitute a gene.") - This fits perfectly.
        *   Sense 2: "credibly", "believably", "plausibly". ("Such a piece of DNA would plausibly constitute a gene.") - This also fits, but "probably" in this specific sentence structure ("would probably") is almost always used to express likelihood (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1 is the standard meaning of "probably" when predicting an outcome or identifying a property based on evidence.
    *   Sense 2 is more about the *manner* in which something is presented or the *believability* of a claim (e.g., "He probably did it" vs "He probably did it" - wait, the examples for Sense 2 are "he talked plausibly" and "he will probably win the election").
    *   Wait, look at the examples for Sense 2: "he will probably win the election". This is confusing because "probably" usually means "likely" there. Let me re-read the definitions.
    *   Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt"
    *   Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence"
    *   Actually, looking at the provided senses again:
        *   Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt" (likely)
        *   Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence" (credibly, believably, plausibly)
    *   In the sentence "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene," the author is saying that based on the logic of their search, it is *likely* that the piece of DNA is a gene. This aligns with Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: "He is probably out of the country" (Likelihood).
    *   Sense 2: "he will probably win the election" (Wait, the prompt says "he will probably win the election" is an example for Sense 2? That's very strange. Usually, that's a classic "likely" example).
    *   Let me re-read the prompt's Sense 2 again: "definition=easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | synonyms=credibly, believably, plausibly | examples=he talked plausibly before the committee; he will probably win the election".
    *   Wait, "he talked plausibly" uses "plausibly", not "probably". The example "he will probably win the election" is listed under Sense 2. This is a very weird categorization in the prompt.
    *   However, looking at the *definitions*:
        *   Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt"
        *   Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence"
    *   In the context "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene," the researchers are making an inference. They are saying it is *likely* (Sense 1) or *plausible* (Sense 2).
    *   Usually, "probably" means "likely". "Plausibly" is a different word.
    *   If I have to choose between "considerable certainty" and "easy to believe", the scientific hypothesis "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene" is an expression of likelihood based on the experimental design.

    *   "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."
    *   This is a prediction/inference.
    *   Sense 1: Likely.
    *   Sense 2: Plausible.
    *   In most dictionaries, "probably" is synonymous with "likely".
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
        *   Sense 1: "He is probably out of the country" (Likelihood).
        *   Sense 2: "he will probably win the election" (Wait, this is also likelihood).
    *   This is a poorly constructed set of senses in the prompt, but I must choose one.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 2: "credibly, believably, plausibly".
    *   Does "Such a piece of DNA would *plausibly* constitute a gene" fit better than "Such a piece of DNA would *likely* constitute a gene"?
    *   In scientific writing, "probably" is used to indicate a high probability (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: Certainty/Likelihood.
    *   Sense 2: Believability/Plausibility.
    *   The sentence "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene" is stating that the result of their search (the smallest common bit) is likely to be the gene they are looking for. This is a statement of probability/likelihood.

    *   Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt"
    *   Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence"
    *   The context is a scientific search. Finding the smallest common lost piece of DNA is the standard way to identify a gene. Therefore, it is *likely* (Sense 1) to be the gene.

    *   Wait, if I look at the examples for Sense 2 again: "he talked plausibly before the committee; he will probably win the election". The first example doesn't even use the word "probably"! It uses "plausibly". This suggests the senses might be taken from a source where "probably" is being mapped to "plausibly".
    *   But "probably" almost always means "likely" (Sense 1).

    *   "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."
    *   This is a logical deduction. "If we find X, then X is probably Y."
    *   This is a statement of likelihood.

    *   Sense 1: Likely.
    *   Sense 2: Plausible.
    *   "Probably" = Likely.

    *   Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt"
    *   Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence"
    *   The researchers are saying that the piece of DNA they are looking for is *likely* to be a gene. This fits Sense 1 better than Sense 2.

    *   Wait, let me think about Sense 2 again. "Easy to believe on the basis of available evidence."
    *   Is the author saying "It is plausible that this piece of DNA is a gene" or "It is likely that this piece of DNA is a gene"?
    *   In the context of the search for a gene, "probably" is used to express the expectation that the result will be the gene. This is a probability (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "He is probably out of the country" (Likelihood).
    *   Sense 2: "he will probably win the election" (Likelihood).
    *   This is so confusing. Why are both examples likelihoods?
    *   Let's look at the definitions again.
    *   Sense 1: "with considerable certainty; without much doubt"
    *   Sense 2: "easy to believe on the basis of available evidence"
    *   If Sense 1 is "considerable certainty" and Sense 2 is "easy to believe" (plausible), then "probably" in the context of a scientific hypothesis is usually "likely" (Sense 1).

    *   "Such a piece of DNA would probably constitute a gene."
    *   This is a prediction about the nature of the DNA piece.
    *   Prediction = Likelihood = Sense 1.