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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a <t>Democratic</t> presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; ; ; - George du Maurier | examples=democratic government; a democratic country
2. definition=belong to or relating to the Democratic Party | examples=Democratic senator
3. definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=popular | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a <t>Democratic</t> presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson..."
    *   Target word: "Democratic"
    *   Key clues: "GOP congressional hopeful" (GOP = Grand Old Party, i.e., Republicans), "Mississippi district", "presidential candidate", "Adlai Stevenson" (a member of the Democratic Party).

    *   Sense 1: characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality (e.g., democratic government).
    *   Sense 2: belong to or relating to the Democratic Party (e.g., Democratic senator).
    *   Sense 3: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large (e.g., democratic art forms).

    *   The context mentions "GOP" (Republicans) and "presidential candidate".
    *   "Democratic presidential candidate" refers to a candidate from the Democratic Party.
    *   This matches Sense 2 perfectly.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic <t>presidential</t> candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

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reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic <t>presidential</t> candidate since Adlai Stevenson..."
    *   Target word: "presidential"
    *   Senses:
        1.  relating to a president or presidency (e.g., presidential aides, presidential veto)
        2.  befitting a president (e.g., not looking presidential)

    *   The phrase is "Democratic presidential candidate".
    *   This refers to a candidate running for the office of the president.
    *   It describes the *type* of candidate (one seeking the presidency), not whether the candidate *looks* or *acts* like a president.

    *   Sense 1: "relating to a president or presidency". A candidate for the presidency is definitely relating to the presidency.
    *   Sense 2: "befitting a president". This refers to qualities, demeanor, or appearance (e.g., "He has a presidential air"). A "presidential candidate" is not a "candidate who is befitting a president" in this context; it's a candidate for the office.

    *   The word "presidential" in "presidential candidate" means "relating to the office of the president". This matches Sense 1.

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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential <t>candidate</t> since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential <t>candidate</t> since Adlai Stevenson..."
    *   Target word: "candidate"
    *   Contextual clues: "Democratic presidential", "backed", "Adlai Stevenson", "presidential election year", "White House".

    *   Sense 1: "a politician who is running for public office" (synonyms: campaigner, nominee).
    *   Sense 2: "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)" (synonyms: prospect).

    *   The context refers to a "Democratic presidential candidate".
    *   A presidential candidate is a politician running for public office (the Presidency).
    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "politician who is running for public office".
    *   Sense 2 is a broader definition ("someone who is considered for something"). While a presidential candidate is technically someone considered for an office, Sense 1 is the precise definition for a political context.

    *   The word "candidate" in "Democratic presidential candidate" fits perfectly with Sense 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another <t>reminder</t> that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=a message that helps you remember something | examples=he ignored his wife's reminders
2. definition=an experience that causes you to remember something
3. definition=someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided | synonyms=admonisher, monitor

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful... is another <t>reminder</t> that... political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   Target word: "reminder"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A message that helps you remember something (e.g., a note, a text).
        2.  An experience that causes you to remember something (e.g., an event, a fact, a sign).
        3.  Someone who gives a warning (a person).

    *   The "reminder" in the sentence is "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful".
    *   Is it a message (like a sticky note or an email)? No.
    *   Is it an experience/event/occurrence that serves as evidence or brings a fact back to mind? Yes. The rout serves as a sign or evidence that ticket splitting is on the rise.
    *   Is it a person giving a warning? No.

    *   Sense 1: Message (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Experience/Occurrence (Correct)
    *   Sense 3: Person (Incorrect)


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the <t>federal</t> level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | examples=the Federal Bureau of Investigation; federal courts
2. definition=of or relating to the central government of a federation | examples=a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
3. definition=being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War | synonyms=Union | examples=Union soldiers; Federal forces
4. definition=characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | examples=a federal system like that of the United States; federal governments often evolved out of confederations

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...at least at the <t>federal</t> level, political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   The context discusses a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district, Democratic presidential candidates, and the House of Representatives.
    *   "Federal level" here refers to the national government of the United States (President, Congress) as opposed to state or local levels.

    *   Sense 1: "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units" (Examples: FBI, federal courts).
    *   Sense 2: "of or relating to the central government of a federation" (Example: federal district as seat of national government).
    *   Sense 3: "being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War" (Example: Federal forces).
    *   Sense 4: "characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities" (Example: a federal system).

    *   The context is specifically about the US government (Presidential candidates, House of Representatives).
    *   "Federal level" contrasts with state/local levels.
    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 is more general about any federation.
    *   Sense 3 is about the Civil War.
    *   Sense 4 is about the structure of government (federalism).

    *   The usage "at the federal level" in the context of US elections refers to the national government of the US. Sense 1 is the most precise fit.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal <t>level</t>, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=degree, grade | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
4. definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level; the pictures were at the same level
5. definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid | synonyms=spirit level
6. definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | synonyms=horizontal surface | examples=park the car on the level
7. definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning
8. definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | synonyms=floor, storey, story | examples=what level is the office on?

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...at least at the federal <t>level</t>, political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise..."
    *   Target word: "level"
    *   Meaning in context: "federal level" refers to the scale or tier of government (federal vs. state vs. local).

    *   Sense 1: Position on a scale of intensity/amount/quality (degree, grade). (e.g., high level of care). -> Not quite.
    *   Sense 2: Relative position or degree of value in a graded group (grade, tier). (e.g., lumber of the highest grade). -> Close, but usually refers to quality/value.
    *   Sense 3: Specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process (degree, stage, point). (e.g., at what stage are the social sciences?). -> Possible, but "federal level" isn't really a "stage" in a process.
    *   Sense 4: Height above ground. -> No.
    *   Sense 5: Spirit level (tool). -> No.
    *   Sense 6: Flat surface. -> No.
    *   Sense 7: An abstract place usually conceived as having depth (layer, stratum). (e.g., communicates on several levels). -> This often covers conceptual layers or levels of organization/administration.
    *   Sense 8: Floor/storey. -> No.

    *   "Federal level" refers to a tier of government.
    *   Looking at the senses again:
        *   Sense 2: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier".
        *   Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum".
    *   Wait, let's re-evaluate Sense 2 and Sense 7.
    *   "Federal level" is a tier of administration.
    *   Is it a "graded group" (Sense 2)? Not necessarily graded by value.
    *   Is it an "abstract place... layer, stratum" (Sense 7)? "Federal level" is often described as a layer of government.
    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".
    *   Let's look at Sense 2 again: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier".
    *   Actually, let's look at how "level" is used in "federal level". It's a level of government.
    *   Comparing Sense 2 (tier) and Sense 7 (layer/stratum).
    *   Sense 2 examples: "lumber of the highest grade". This is about quality.
    *   Sense 7 examples: "a good actor communicates on several levels". This is about abstract layers.
    *   Is there a better fit?
    *   Let's re-read Sense 3: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth".

    *   Wait, let's look at the provided senses again.
    *   1: intensity/amount/quality (degree)
    *   2: relative position/value in graded group (tier)
    *   3: position in continuum/series/process (stage)
    *   7: abstract place/depth (layer/stratum)

    *   "Federal level" is a tier of government.
    *   Is "government" a "graded group"? Not really.
    *   Is it a "continuum or series"? Maybe (local -> state -> federal).
    *   Is it an "abstract place... layer"? Yes, "layers of government" is a common metaphor.

    *   Let's check common dictionary definitions for "level" in "federal level".
    *   Merriam-Webster: "a position on a real or imaginary scale of rank, amount, intensity, or quality" (Sense 1/2/3 overlap).
    *   Oxford: "a particular height, position, or stage in a process or a hierarchy."

    *   Looking at the provided options:
        *   Sense 2 mentions "tier".
        *   Sense 7 mentions "layer, stratum".

    *   "Federal level" is a tier in a hierarchy.
    *   Sense 2: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier".
    *   Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum".

    *   Let's compare "tier" (Sense 2) and "layer" (Sense 7).
    *   "Tier" often refers to levels of authority or rank.
    *   "Layer" often refers to conceptual levels of meaning or physical layers.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 3 again: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".
    *   Federal, state, and local are positions in a series of government jurisdictions.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 2: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group". "Federal" is a relative position in the group of government levels.

    *   Let's re-examine Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth". "Federal level" isn't really about depth.

    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".

    *   Actually, looking at WordNet (which these senses seem to be based on):
        *   level (n):
            1.  a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality (degree)
            2.  a relative position or degree of value in a graded group (tier)
            3.  a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process (stage)
            ...
            7.  an abstract place usually conceived as having depth (layer)

    *   In the phrase "federal level", it refers to the tier of government.
    *   Is government a "graded group"? Yes, in terms of jurisdiction/authority.
    *   Is it a "continuum or series"? Yes.

    *   Let's try to find examples of "tier" vs "stage".
    *   Tier: "the top tier of management", "the federal tier of government".
    *   Stage: "the early stages of the disease".

    *   "Federal level" fits "tier" better than "stage".
    *   Sense 2 synonym is "tier".

    *   Wait, let me double-check Sense 7 again. "a good actor communicates on several levels". This is more about complexity/meaning.

    *   Let's look at Sense 2 again: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Is "federal" a "degree of value"? No. But it is a "relative position".

    *   Let's look at Sense 3 again: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".
    *   Is the government a "continuum or series"? Local, state, federal. Yes.

    *   Let's search for "level of government" in a dictionary.
    *   Cambridge: "a particular level of government (e.g. local, state, or federal)".
    *   Collins: "a level of government".

    *   Let's look at the WordNet senses again.
    *   Sense 2: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group" (tier).
    *   Sense 3: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process" (stage).

    *   If I have to choose between "tier" and "stage", "tier" is much better for "federal level".

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 2: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   And Sense 3: "specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".

    *   Actually, "federal level" is a position in the series of government levels.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "lumber of the highest grade". This is about quality.
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 3: "at what stage are the social sciences?". This is about progress/process.

    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 7 again: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning".
    *   Could "federal level" be a "layer" of government? Yes.

    *   Let's search for "level" in the context of "federal level" in WordNet-based datasets.
    *   Often, "level of government" is mapped to the "tier" or "layer" sense.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 3: "specific identifiable position in a continuum or series".

    *   If we consider the "series" to be (local, state, federal), then Sense 3 fits.
    *   If we consider the "graded group" to be the hierarchy of government, then Sense 2 fits.

    *   Let's look at the synonyms again.
    *   Sense 2: grade, tier.
    *   Sense 3: degree, stage, point.

    *   "Federal tier" is a very common phrase. "Federal stage" is not. "Federal point" is not. "Federal degree" is not.

    *   Therefore, Sense 2 (tier) is the most likely candidate.

    *   Wait, let me check Sense 7 one more time. "layer, stratum". "Federal layer" is possible, but "federal tier" is more common in political science.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 2's definition: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Is the government a "graded group"? Yes, it's a hierarchy.
    *   Is "federal" a "relative position"? Yes.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 3's definition: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process".
    *   Is the government a "continuum or series"? It's more of a hierarchy than a continuum.

    *   Let's look at Sense 1: "a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality".
    *   "Federal" is not intensity, amount, or quality.

    *   Conclusion: Sense 2 seems the strongest because of the synonym "tier".

    *   Wait, let me search for "level" in a few more places.
    *   In some WordNet versions, "level" as in "level of government" is listed under "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".

    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier | examples=lumber of the highest grade".
    *   Let's re-read Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning".

    *   Actually, "federal level" is often used to mean the "federal layer" of government. But "tier" is a better synonym for the administrative level.

    *   Let's think about "federal level" again.
    *   "At the federal level" = "At the federal tier of government".
    *   "At the federal level" = "At the federal layer of government".

    *   Comparing "tier" (Sense 2) and "layer" (Sense 7).
    *   "Tier" usually implies a hierarchy (which government is).
    *   "Layer" can be hierarchical but often refers to things stacked or conceptual depths.

    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2 again: "lumber of the highest grade". This is a bit confusing because it's about quality, but the synonym is "tier".
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 7 again: "a good actor communicates on several levels". This is about conceptual depth.

    *   Wait, let me search for "level of government" and "WordNet".
    *   In some WordNet-based tasks, "level" in "federal level" is categorized as "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group".

    *   Let's double-check Sense 3 again: "a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process".
    *   If we see the levels of government as a series (local -> state -> federal), this could work. But "tier" is a much more precise synonym for this kind of "level".

    *   Let's re-verify Sense 2: "relative position or degree of value in a graded group".
    *   Relative position: Federal (relative to state and local).
    *   Graded group: The hierarchy of government.

    *   This seems to fit best.

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 7 again. "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth".
    *   Is "federal level" an "abstract place"? Yes.
    *   Is it "conceived as having depth"? Not really. It's conceived as having *rank* or *jurisdiction*.

    *   So Sense 2 is better than Sense 7.

    *   Is Sense 2 better than Sense 3?
    *   Sense 2: relative position in a graded group (tier).
    *   Sense 3: position in a continuum or series (stage).
    *   "Federal level" is a tier, not a stage.

    *   Is Sense 2 better than Sense 1?
    *   Sense 1: position on a scale of intensity, amount, or quality.
    *   "Federal" is not intensity, amount, or quality.

    *   Final check of Sense 2: "a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier".
    *   This fits "federal level" (a tier of government).


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, <t>political</t> "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; - Daniel Goleman | examples=calling a meeting is a political act in itself; political pressure
2. definition=of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power | examples=political opinions
3. definition=of or relating to the profession of governing | examples=political career

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district... is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, <t>political</t> 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise over the past half century."
    *   Target word: "political"
    *   Key phrase: "political 'ticket splitting'"

    *   Sense 1: "involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians" (Examples: calling a meeting is a political act, political pressure).
    *   Sense 2: "of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power" (Example: political opinions).
    *   Sense 3: "of or relating to the profession of governing" (Example: political career).

    *   "Ticket splitting" refers to the practice of voting for candidates of different political parties for different offices in the same election.
    *   In this context, "political ticket splitting" refers to the behavior involving political parties and the electoral process.
    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "parties or politicians," which fits perfectly with the concept of ticket splitting (voting for different parties).
    *   Sense 2 is about personal views on power/authority (ideology/sociology), which is too broad/different.
    *   Sense 3 is about the *profession* of governing (careers), which doesn't fit the act of voting.

    *   The usage relates to political parties and the electoral process.
    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the <t>past</t> half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives.

Senses:
1. definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past; his youth is past
2. definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | synonyms=preceding, retiring | examples=a retiring member of the board

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...political 'ticket splitting' has been on the rise over the <t>past</t> half century."
    *   Target word: "past"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  earlier than the present time; no longer current (e.g., time past; his youth is past)
        2.  of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office (e.g., a retiring member of the board)

    *   The phrase is "the past half century".
    *   "Half century" refers to a period of 50 years.
    *   "Past" here modifies "half century", meaning the 50 years preceding the present moment.

    *   Sense 1: "earlier than the present time; no longer current". This fits perfectly. The last 50 years are earlier than the present time.
    *   Sense 2: "of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office". This does not fit. "Half century" is not a person.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one <t>presidential</t> election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In only one <t>presidential</t> election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Target word: "presidential"
    *   Senses:
        1.  relating to a president or presidency (e.g., presidential aides, presidential veto)
        2.  befitting a president (e.g., not looking presidential)

    *   The phrase is "presidential election year".
    *   An election for the president of the United States.
    *   This relates to the office/process of the presidency.

    *   Sense 1: "relating to a president or presidency". A presidential election is an election relating to the presidency.
    *   Sense 2: "befitting a president". A "befitting a president election year" makes no sense.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential <t>election</t> year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Senses:
1. definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
3. definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In only one presidential <t>election</t> year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Target word: "election"

    *   Sense 1: "a vote to select the winner of a position or political office" (e.g., "the results of the election will be announced tonight").
    *   Sense 2: "the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice" (e.g., "her election of medicine as a profession").
    *   Sense 3: "the status or fact of being elected" (e.g., "they celebrated his election").
    *   Sense 4: "the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)".

    *   The phrase is "presidential election year".
    *   This refers to the year in which a vote is held to select the President of the United States.
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 1: "a vote to select the winner of a position or political office".

    *   Sense 2 is about a general choice (like a career).
    *   Sense 3 is about the state of having been elected.
    *   Sense 4 is a theological term.
    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election <t>year</t> prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In only one presidential election <t>year</t> prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate..."
    *   Target word: "year"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A period of 365/366 days (calendar year/age).
        2.  A period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  Astronomical revolution around the sun.
        4.  A graduating class.

    *   The phrase is "presidential election year".
    *   A presidential election happens every four years.
    *   An "election year" refers to the specific calendar year in which an election takes place.
    *   Does it fit Sense 1? Yes, it's a specific calendar year (e.g., 1944, 1940).
    *   Does it fit Sense 2? A "school year" is a *part* of a calendar year or spans across two. An "election year" is usually the whole calendar year associated with the event.
    *   Does it fit Sense 3? No, not talking about planetary orbits.
    *   Does it fit Sense 4? No, not talking about a graduating class.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days... in the year 1920".
    *   "Presidential election year" refers to the calendar year (like 1944) in which the election occurs. This aligns perfectly with Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1 is the most accurate.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the <t>nation</t>'s congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Senses:
1. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=land, country | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
3. definition=United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911) | synonyms=Carry Nation, Carry Amelia Moore Nation
4. definition=a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes) | examples=the Shawnee nation

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the <t>nation</t>'s congressional districts choose a different party's candidate..."
    *   Target word: "nation"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Politically organized body of people under a single government (state, country).
        2.  The people who live in a nation or country (the population).
        3.  Carry Nation (the prohibitionist).
        4.  A federation of tribes.

    *   The phrase is "the nation's congressional districts".
    *   Congressional districts are administrative/political divisions of a country (in this case, the USA).
    *   The "nation" here refers to the political entity (the United States) that contains these districts.

    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (state, country). This fits perfectly. The US is the politically organized body.
    *   Sense 2: "the people who live in a nation or country". While the people live there, "congressional districts" are divisions of the *state/country* (the political entity), not divisions of the *people* themselves in a sociological sense. However, often "nation" is used interchangeably. Let's re-evaluate.
    *   Sense 3: Carry Nation. Definitely not.
    *   Sense 4: Federation of tribes. Not applicable here.

    *   Sense 1 focuses on the political organization/state.
    *   Sense 2 focuses on the population/people.
    *   "The nation's congressional districts" refers to the districts of the country/state.
    *   Example for Sense 1: "African nations" (countries).
    *   Example for Sense 2: "the nation's mood" (the people's mood).
    *   Congressional districts are a feature of the political organization (the state). Therefore, Sense 1 is the most accurate.

    *   The context is about elections, political parties, and congressional districts. These are all functions of the state/country as a political entity.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts <t>choose</t> a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Senses:
1. definition=pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | synonyms=take, select, pick out | examples=Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter
2. definition=select as an alternative over another | synonyms=prefer, opt | examples=I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant; She opted for the job on the East coast
3. definition=see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way | examples=She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts <t>choose</t> a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Target word: "choose"
    *   Meaning in context: The congressional districts (via the voters) selected/voted for a candidate of a different party.

    *   Sense 1: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives" (e.g., "Take any one of these cards"). This is a general act of selection.
    *   Sense 2: "select as an alternative over another" (e.g., "I always choose the fish over the meat courses"). This emphasizes preference or opting for one over another.
    *   Sense 3: "see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way" (e.g., "She chose not to attend classes"). This is about a decision to act.

    *   The context describes voters in congressional districts selecting a candidate.
    *   They are picking one candidate from a set of alternatives (Sense 1).
    *   They are opting for one party over another (Sense 2).
    *   They are deciding to act in a certain way (Sense 3).

    *   Sense 1 is the most general "select from alternatives."
    *   Sense 2 specifically mentions "select as an alternative *over another*." The context says "choose a different party's candidate... than for the House," which implies a comparison/preference between two different choices (White House vs. House).
    *   However, in the context of elections, "choosing a candidate" is typically the act of selecting/picking them from the ballot.
    *   Let's look at the examples:
        *   Sense 1: "Take any one of these cards" (Selection).
        *   Sense 2: "choose the fish over the meat" (Preference/Alternative).
        *   Sense 3: "chose not to attend" (Decision to act).

    *   The sentence says "choose a different party's candidate... than for the House". This is essentially saying they picked Candidate A for President and Candidate B for House.
    *   Is it "picking out" (Sense 1) or "preferring one over another" (Sense 2)?
    *   Usually, in these types of NLP tasks (like WordNet-based sense disambiguation), "choose" in the context of voting is treated as "selecting" (Sense 1).
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2: "select as an alternative over another". The context is "choose [Candidate X]... than [Candidate Y]". This fits the structure of Sense 2 quite well.
    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again: "pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives".
    *   In the phrase "choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives", the "different... than" part is the key. They are selecting one party for one office and a different party for another.
    *   Actually, looking at the phrasing "choose a different party's candidate", the action is the selection of the candidate.

    *   Sense 1: General selection.
    *   Sense 2: Preference/Alternative (A over B).
    *   Sense 3: Decision to act.

    The sentence is about the act of voting (selecting). While it compares the two choices, the core action is the selection of the candidate.

    Let's compare:
    "I choose the red shirt" (Sense 1)
    "I choose the red shirt over the blue one" (Sense 2)
    "Districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House" (This is similar to "choose A over B" or "choose A instead of B").

    However, "choose" in the context of an election is almost always the basic act of selection.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    Sense 1: pick out, select.
    Sense 2: select as an alternative over another.

    The sentence says "choose a different party's candidate... than...". This is a comparison of two separate choices made by the same entity. It's not necessarily choosing one *instead* of the other for the same position, but making two different selections.

    Therefore, Sense 1 (the act of selecting) is the most fundamental meaning here.

    *Self-Correction:* Let's look at the examples again.
    Sense 1: "Choose a good husband for your daughter" (Select).
    Sense 2: "I always choose the fish over the meat" (Prefer/Opt).

    In the context, the districts are selecting a candidate. The "different... than" describes the *result* of the two selections, not that they are choosing one candidate *instead* of another for the same role. They are choosing one for the White House and one for the House.

    Thus, Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different <t>party</t>'s candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Senses:
1. definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level
2. definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=company | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
4. definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different <t>party</t>'s candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Target word: "party"
    *   Key phrases: "GOP congressional hopeful", "Democratic presidential candidate", "political 'ticket splitting'", "presidential election year", "congressional districts", "candidate for the White House".

    *   Sense 1: "an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party"
    *   Sense 2: "a group of people gathered together for pleasure"
    *   Sense 3: "a band of people associated temporarily in some activity"
    *   Sense 4: "an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment"
    *   Sense 5: "a person involved in legal proceedings"

    *   The context is clearly about politics, elections, candidates, and political organizations (GOP, Democratic).
    *   "a different party's candidate" refers to a candidate from a different political organization.
    *   This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's <t>candidate</t> for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's <t>candidate</t> for the White House than for the House of Representatives."
    *   Target word: "candidate"
    *   Senses:
        1.  a politician who is running for public office (synonyms: campaigner, nominee)
        2.  someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) (synonyms: prospect)

    *   The sentence discusses presidential election years, congressional districts, and choosing a party's "candidate" for the White House.
    *   The "White House" refers to the US Presidency.
    *   A person running for the presidency is a politician running for public office.

    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "politician who is running for public office".
    *   Sense 2 is a broader definition ("someone who is considered for something").
    *   While a politician running for office is technically "someone considered for something", Sense 1 is the precise and specific meaning in the context of an election for the White House.

    *   The context is clearly about political elections.
    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that <t>percentage</t> routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress.

Senses:
1. definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, part | examples=he wanted his share in cash

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate... Now that <t>percentage</t> routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%."
    *   Target word: "percentage"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A proportion in relation to a whole (usually amount per hundred).
        2.  Assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (share/portion).

    *   The sentence refers back to "20% of the nation's congressional districts".
    *   It says "Now that percentage routinely equals a third...".
    *   "Percentage" here refers to the proportion of districts (20%, a third, 40%).

    *   Sense 1: Proportion in relation to a whole (percent). This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: Assets/share of money/property. This does not fit.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely <t>equals</t> a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress.

Senses:
1. definition=be identical or equivalent to | synonyms=be | examples=One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
2. definition=be equal to in quality or ability | synonyms=touch, rival, match | examples=Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
3. definition=make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | synonyms=match, equalize, equalise, equate | examples=let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Now that percentage routinely <t>equals</t> a third and twice has been above 40%."
    *   Target word: "equals"
    *   Meaning in context: The percentage is equivalent to or the same as one third (approximately 33.3%).

    *   Sense 1: "be identical or equivalent to" (e.g., "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles"). This fits perfectly with numerical equivalence.
    *   Sense 2: "be equal to in quality or ability" (e.g., "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"). This is about quality/skill, not numerical value.
    *   Sense 3: "make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching" (e.g., "equalize the duties"). This is an active verb meaning to *make* something equal, not to *be* equal.

    *   The context refers to a percentage (a number) being equivalent to a fraction (a number).
    *   This matches Sense 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we <t>know</t>, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Senses:
1. definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "As we <t>know</t>, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Target word: "know"

    *   Sense 1: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about. (Example: I know that the President lied...)
    *   Sense 2: know how to do or perform something. (Example: She knows how to knit.)
    *   Sense 3: be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt. (Example: I know that I left the key on the table.)
    *   Sense 4: be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object. (Example: Do you know my sister?)
    *   Sense 5: have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations. (Example: I know the feeling!)
    *   Sense 6: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. (Example: The Crown Prince was acknowledged...)
    *   Sense 7: have fixed in the mind (e.g., a language or a set of facts). (Example: I know Latin.)
    *   Sense 8: have sexual intercourse with. (Example: Adam knew Eve.)
    *   Sense 9: know the nature or character of. (Example: we all knew her as a big show-off.)
    *   Sense 10: be able to distinguish, recognize as being different. (Example: The child knows right from wrong.)
    *   Sense 11: perceive as familiar. (Example: I know this voice!)

    *   The phrase "As we know" is used here to introduce a generally accepted fact or a piece of information that the author assumes the reader is aware of.
    *   "voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress" is the fact being referred to.
    *   This fits the description of being "cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information."

    *   Sense 1: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information" - This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt" - This is similar, but Sense 1 is more about general knowledge/awareness of a fact, whereas Sense 3 often implies a stronger conviction or certainty about a specific truth (like "I know I left the key on the table"). "As we know" is a common idiom for "as is commonly known" or "as we are aware of."

    *   "As we know" in this context is used to state a known fact. Sense 1 is the most standard definition for this usage.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters <t>tend</t> to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Senses:
1. definition=have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | synonyms=be given, lean, incline, run | examples=She tends to be nervous before her lectures; These dresses run small
2. definition=have care of or look after | examples=She tends to the children
3. definition=manage or run | examples=tend a store

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "As we know, voters <t>tend</t> to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Target word: "tend"

    *   Sense 1: "have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined" (e.g., "She tends to be nervous").
    *   Sense 2: "have care of or look after" (e.g., "She tends to the children").
    *   Sense 3: "manage or run" (e.g., "tend a store").

    *   The sentence says "voters tend to favor Republicans..."
    *   This means voters *usually* favor Republicans or have a *disposition* to favor them in certain races.
    *   It describes a general pattern or inclination.

    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly (inclination/tendency).
    *   Sense 2 (care/look after) does not fit.
    *   Sense 3 (manage/run) does not fit.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to <t>favor</t> Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Senses:
1. definition=promote over another | synonyms=prefer, favour | examples=he favors his second daughter
2. definition=consider as the favorite | synonyms=favour | examples=The local team was favored
3. definition=treat gently or carefully | synonyms=favour
4. definition=bestow a privilege upon | synonyms=privilege, favour

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "As we know, voters tend to <t>favor</t> Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Meaning: Voters prefer Republicans for president more than they do for Congress.

    *   Sense 1: promote over another | synonyms=prefer, favour | examples=he favors his second daughter. (This fits the idea of preference/choosing one over another).
    *   Sense 2: consider as the favorite | synonyms=favour | examples=The local team was favored. (This is about predicting a winner, not the act of voting/preferring).
    *   Sense 3: treat gently or carefully | synonyms=favour. (Not applicable here).
    *   Sense 4: bestow a privilege upon | synonyms=privilege, favour. (Not applicable here).

    *   The context describes voters choosing one party over another (preferring Republicans for president over Congress). This aligns perfectly with "prefer" or "promote over another" in the sense of choice/preference.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor <t>Republicans</t> more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Senses:
1. definition=a member of the Republican Party
2. definition=an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
3. definition=a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | synonyms=Republican River

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing the GOP (Grand Old Party), congressional hopefuls, Democratic presidential candidates, ticket splitting, and voting patterns for president vs. Congress.
    *   Target word: "Republicans" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "As we know, voters tend to favor <t>Republicans</t> more in races for president than in those for Congress."

    *   Sense 1: "a member of the Republican Party" (Political party in the US).
    *   Sense 2: "an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)" (General political philosophy).
    *   Sense 3: "a tributary of the Kansas River..." (Geographic feature).

    *   The context mentions "GOP" (Grand Old Party), "Democratic presidential candidate", "congressional districts", "White House", "House of Representatives", and "presidential election".
    *   All these terms are specific to the US political system and the two major political parties.
    *   "Republicans" in this context clearly refers to members or candidates of the Republican Party.

    *   Sense 1 matches perfectly.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in <t>races</t> for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

Senses:
1. definition=any competition | examples=the race for the presidency
2. definition=a contest of speed | examples=the race is to the swift
3. definition=people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock | examples=some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
4. definition=(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species | synonyms=subspecies
5. definition=the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller | synonyms=slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash
6. definition=a canal for a current of water | synonyms=raceway

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in <t>races</t> for president than in those for Congress."
    *   Target word: "races"
    *   Contextual clues: "voters", "favor Republicans", "for president", "for Congress". This clearly refers to political elections.

    *   Sense 1: "any competition" (Example: "the race for the presidency").
    *   Sense 2: "a contest of speed" (Example: "the race is to the swift").
    *   Sense 3: "people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock" (Example: "races of human beings").
    *   Sense 4: "(biology) a taxonomic group..." (Example: subspecies).
    *   Sense 5: "the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller".
    *   Sense 6: "a canal for a current of water".

    *   The context describes political elections for president and Congress.
    *   Sense 1 ("any competition") specifically lists "the race for the presidency" as an example.
    *   This matches the context perfectly.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress.

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for <t>president</t> than in those for Congress."
    *   Target word: "president"
    *   Surrounding context: "GOP congressional hopeful", "Mississippi district", "Democratic presidential candidate", "White House", "presidential election year", "House of Representatives", "Republicans", "Congress".

    *   Sense 1: Executive officer of a firm/corporation. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: The *person* who holds the office of head of state of the US government. (Example: "the President likes to jog every morning")
    *   Sense 3: The chief executive of a republic. (General term)
    *   Sense 4: Officer who presides at meetings. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 5: Head administrative officer of a college/university. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: The *office* of the United States head of state. (Example: "a President is elected every four years")

    *   The phrase is "races for president".
    *   In "races for president", "president" refers to the office or the position being contested, rather than a specific person currently holding the office.
    *   Comparing Sense 2 (the person) and Sense 6 (the office).
    *   Sense 2: "the person who holds the office..."
    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state".
    *   When someone runs for "president", they are running for the *office* of the president.

    *   Sense 2 is the individual person.
    *   Sense 6 is the office/position.
    *   "Races for president" refers to the competition for the office.

    *   Wait, let me look at the examples provided in the senses.
    *   Sense 2: "the President likes to jog every morning" (Refers to the person).
    *   Sense 6: "a President is elected every four years" (Refers to the office/position).
    *   "Races for president" is very similar to "a President is elected every four years". It's about the position/office.

    *   Is it Sense 3 (chief executive of a republic)? The context is specifically about the US (GOP, Mississippi, White House, Congress). Sense 6 is specific to the US.
    *   Is it Sense 2? "Races for [the person]" doesn't make sense. "Races for [the office]" does.

    *   Sense 6: "the office of the United States head of state".
    *   Context: "races for president".
    *   This fits perfectly.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every <t>presidential</t> election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In every <t>presidential</t> election over the past half century..."
    *   Target word: "presidential"
    *   Senses:
        1.  relating to a president or presidency (e.g., presidential aides, presidential veto)
        2.  befitting a president (e.g., looking presidential)

    *   The phrase is "presidential election".
    *   A "presidential election" is an election *for* the presidency.
    *   This relates to the office/process of the presidency.

    *   Sense 1: "relating to a president or presidency". This fits perfectly. An election for the presidency is relating to the presidency.
    *   Sense 2: "befitting a president". This refers to qualities, appearance, or behavior (e.g., "He looks presidential"). An election cannot "look" or "behave" in a way that is befitting a president.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential <t>election</t> over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
3. definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In every presidential <t>election</t> over the past half century..."
    *   The word "election" refers to the process of voting for a president.
    *   The surrounding text discusses "GOP congressional hopeful," "Democratic presidential candidate," "ticket splitting," "presidential election year," and "popular vote."

    *   Sense 1: "a vote to select the winner of a position or political office" (Example: "the results of the election will be announced tonight")
    *   Sense 2: "the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice" (Example: "her election of medicine as a profession")
    *   Sense 3: "the status or fact of being elected" (Example: "they celebrated his election")
    *   Sense 4: "the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)"

    *   The context "presidential election" clearly refers to the political process of voting for a president.
    *   This matches Sense 1 perfectly.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the <t>past</t> half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=earlier than the present time; no longer current | examples=time past; his youth is past
2. definition=of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | synonyms=preceding, retiring | examples=a retiring member of the board

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "In every presidential election over the <t>past</t> half century..."
    *   Target word: "past"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  earlier than the present time; no longer current (e.g., time past; his youth is past)
        2.  of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office (e.g., a retiring member of the board)

    *   The phrase is "the past half century".
    *   This refers to the period of time leading up to the present (the last 50 years).
    *   It describes a duration of time that has already occurred.

    *   Sense 1: "earlier than the present time; no longer current". This fits perfectly. "The past half century" means the half century preceding the present.
    *   Sense 2: "of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office". This does not fit. "Half century" is not a person.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater <t>presidential</t> candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...except for the Goldwater <t>presidential</t> candidacy..."
    *   Target word: "presidential"
    *   Senses:
        1.  relating to a president or presidency (e.g., presidential aides, presidential veto)
        2.  befitting a president (e.g., not looking presidential)

    *   The phrase is "Goldwater presidential candidacy".
    *   This refers to Barry Goldwater's campaign to become the president.
    *   It describes the *type* of candidacy (a candidacy for the presidency).

    *   Sense 1: "relating to a president or presidency". A candidacy for the presidency is definitely relating to the presidency.
    *   Sense 2: "befitting a president". Does "presidential candidacy" mean a candidacy that is "befitting a president"? No. It means a candidacy *for* the office of president.

    *   The word "presidential" in "presidential candidacy" describes the office being sought. This fits Sense 1.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater <t>percentage</t> of the major - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | synonyms=percent, per centum, pct
2. definition=assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group | synonyms=share, portion, part | examples=he wanted his share in cash

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing political "ticket splitting" and voting patterns.
    *   Target word: "percentage" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater <t>percentage</t> of the major-party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."

    *   Sense 1: "a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)" (Synonyms: percent, per centum, pct).
    *   Sense 2: "assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group" (Synonyms: share, portion, part).

    *   The text talks about the "popular vote for president" and "congressional seats."
    *   It mentions "20%" and "a third" and "40%" earlier in the paragraph.
    *   The phrase "captured a greater percentage of the major-party popular vote" refers to the proportion of the total votes received by the GOP.
    *   This clearly fits the definition of a proportion in relation to a whole (Sense 1).
    *   It does not refer to financial assets or a specific ownership share (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the <t>major</t> - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=of greater importance or stature or rank | examples=a major artist; a major role
2. definition=greater in scope or effect | examples=a major contribution; a major improvement
3. definition=greater in number or size or amount | examples=a major portion (a majority) of the population; Ursa Major
4. definition=of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes | examples=his major field was mathematics
5. definition=of a scale or mode | examples=major scales; the key of D major
6. definition=of greater seriousness or danger | examples=a major earthquake; a major hurricane
7. definition=of full legal age
8. definition=of the elder of two boys with the same family name | examples=Jones major

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the <t>major</t> - party popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats..."
    *   Target word: "major"
    *   Phrase: "major-party popular vote"

    *   Sense 1: Greater importance, stature, or rank (e.g., major artist).
    *   Sense 2: Greater in scope or effect (e.g., major contribution).
    *   Sense 3: Greater in number, size, or amount (e.g., major portion/majority).
    *   Sense 4: Academic field of study.
    *   Sense 5: Musical scale/mode.
    *   Sense 6: Greater seriousness or danger (e.g., major earthquake).
    *   Sense 7: Full legal age.
    *   Sense 8: Elder of two boys.

    *   The phrase is "major-party popular vote".
    *   In the US political context, "major parties" refers to the dominant parties (Democrats and Republicans), as opposed to "third parties" or "minor parties".
    *   This usage refers to the parties that have the most importance, stature, or rank in the political system.

    *   Sense 1 (importance/stature/rank) fits best. A "major party" is a party of greater importance or stature compared to minor parties.
    *   Sense 2 (scope/effect) doesn't quite fit.
    *   Sense 3 (number/size/amount) is close (since major parties have more voters), but "major party" is a standard term for rank/stature in politics.
    *   Senses 4-8 are clearly incorrect.

    *   Is "major party" describing the *importance/stature* of the party? Yes.
    *   Does it fit the example "a major artist" (someone of high stature)? Yes.


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - <t>party</t> popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=an organization to gain political power | synonyms=political party | examples=in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level
2. definition=a group of people gathered together for pleasure | examples=she joined the party after dinner
3. definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=company | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
4. definition=an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment | examples=he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day
5. definition=a person involved in legal proceedings | examples=the party of the first part

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - <t>party</t> popular vote for president than it has of congressional seats..."
    *   Target word: "party"
    *   Surrounding words: "major - party popular vote", "GOP" (Grand Old Party), "presidential election", "congressional seats".

    *   Sense 1: "an organization to gain political power" (political party).
    *   Sense 2: "a group of people gathered together for pleasure" (social gathering).
    *   Sense 3: "a band of people associated temporarily in some activity" (company/group).
    *   Sense 4: "an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment" (celebration).
    *   Sense 5: "a person involved in legal proceedings" (legal party).

    *   The context discusses the GOP (Republican Party), presidential elections, congressional districts, and popular votes.
    *   "Major-party popular vote" refers to the votes cast for candidates belonging to the main political organizations (Democrats and Republicans in the US).
    *   This aligns perfectly with Sense 1: "an organization to gain political power".


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

Context: Tuesday's rout of a GOP congressional hopeful in a Mississippi district that hasn't backed a Democratic presidential candidate since Adlai Stevenson is another reminder that, at least at the federal level, political "ticket splitting "has been on the rise over the past half century. In only one presidential election year prior to 1948 did more than 20% of the nation's congressional districts choose a different party's candidate for the White House than for the House of Representatives. Now that percentage routinely equals a third and twice has been above 40%. As we know, voters tend to favor Republicans more in races for president than in those for Congress. In every presidential election over the past half century, except for the Goldwater presidential candidacy, the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major - party <t>popular</t> vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress. Prior to 1932, the pattern was nearly the opposite.

Senses:
1. definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=democratic | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement
4. definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the GOP has captured a greater percentage of the major-party <t>popular</t> vote for president than it has of congressional seats or the popular vote for Congress."
    *   Target word: "popular" (used in "popular vote").

    *   Sense 1: Regarded with great favor, approval, or affection (e.g., popular tourist attraction).
    *   Sense 2: Carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large (e.g., the popular vote).
    *   Sense 3: Representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large (synonym: democratic).
    *   Sense 4: (Music/art) New and of general appeal (synonym: pop).

    *   The phrase "popular vote" refers to the total number of individual votes cast by the general public in an election, as opposed to the Electoral College or other indirect methods.
    *   This matches Sense 2: "carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote".