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

[User]
Target lemma: perspective
Target surface form: perspectives
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The <t>perspectives</t> of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=perspective%1:09:00:: | definition=a way of regarding situations or topics etc. | synonyms=position, view | examples=consider what follows from the positivist view
2. sense_key=perspective%1:07:00:: | definition=the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer | synonyms=linear perspective

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "the perspectives of the social partners," which refers to the viewpoints or attitudes held by different social partners regarding age barriers in job recruitment and training. This aligns with the definition of "perspective" as "a way of regarding situations or topics etc." and its synonym "view." The other sense, relating to visual appearance relative to distance, does not fit the context. Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

[User]
Target lemma: social
Target surface form: social
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the <t>social</t> partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=social%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to human society and its members | synonyms=societal | examples=social institutions; societal evolution
2. sense_key=social%3:00:00:: | definition=living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups | examples=a human being is a social animal; mature social behavior
3. sense_key=social%3:01:02:: | definition=relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society | examples=made fun of her being so social and high-toned; a social gossip colum
4. sense_key=social%5:00:00:sociable:00 | definition=composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability | examples=a purely social club; the church has a large social hall
5. sense_key=social%5:00:00:gregarious:00 | definition=tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind | examples=ants are social insects
6. sense_key=social%5:00:00:friendly:01 | definition=marked by friendly companionship with others | examples=a social cup of coffee

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "the perspectives of the **social** partners," referring to stakeholders such as labor unions, employers, and other entities involved in employment and work organization. This usage aligns with the sense of "social" meaning "relating to human society and its members," particularly in the context of social partners in labor relations. Therefore, the best sense is:

**Sense 1: relating to human society and its members**

Thus, the correct sense index is 1.

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

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

currency: USD

source: unavailable


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

[User]
Target lemma: particular
Target surface form: particular
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with <t>particular</t> attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=particular%5:00:00:specific:00 | definition=unique or specific to a person or thing or category | synonyms=peculiar, special | examples=the particular demands of the job; has a particular preference for Chinese art
2. sense_key=particular%5:00:02:specific:00 | definition=separate and distinct from others of the same group or category | examples=interested in one particular artist; a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him
3. sense_key=particular%5:00:00:uncommon:00 | definition=surpassing what is common or usual or expected | synonyms=especial, exceptional, special | examples=he paid especial attention to her; exceptional kindness
4. sense_key=particular%5:00:00:primary:00 | definition=first and most important | synonyms=special | examples=his special interest is music; she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
5. sense_key=particular%5:00:00:fastidious:00 | definition=exacting especially about details | synonyms=finical, finicky, fussy, picky | examples=a finicky eater; fussy about clothes
6. sense_key=particular%5:00:00:careful:00 | definition=providing specific details or circumstances | examples=a particular description of the room

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

raw_output:
The word "particular" in the sentence "with <t>particular</t> attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers" is used to emphasize that special or specific focus is being directed toward the proposals for removing age barriers. This aligns with the sense of "particular" meaning "unique or specific to a person or thing or category," which highlights a unique focus or emphasis on a specific aspect. Therefore, the best sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: attention
Target surface form: attention
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular <t>attention</t> paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=attention%1:09:00:: | definition=the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others | synonyms=attending
2. sense_key=attention%1:04:01:: | definition=the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something | synonyms=care, aid, tending | examples=no medical care was required; the old car needs constant attention
3. sense_key=attention%1:09:02:: | definition=a general interest that leads people to want to know more | examples=She was the center of attention
4. sense_key=attention%1:04:02:: | definition=a courteous act indicating affection | examples=she tried to win his heart with her many attentions
5. sense_key=attention%1:09:01:: | definition=the faculty or power of mental concentration | examples=keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention
6. sense_key=attention%1:07:00:: | definition=a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review | examples=the troops stood at attention

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

raw_output:
The sentence context discusses the Foundation's focus on examining the perspectives of social partners, particularly "with particular **attention** paid to proposals for removing age barriers." This usage implies a focused concentration or emphasis on these proposals, aligning with the sense of "the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others." Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: pay
Target surface form: paid
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention <t>paid</t> to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=pay%2:40:00:: | definition=give money, usually in exchange for goods or services | examples=I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please
2. sense_key=pay%2:32:00:: | definition=convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow | synonyms=give | examples=Don't pay him any mind; give the orders
3. sense_key=pay%2:40:04:: | definition=cancel or discharge a debt | synonyms=pay up, ante up | examples=pay up, please!
4. sense_key=pay%2:40:01:: | definition=bring in | synonyms=yield, bear | examples=interest-bearing accounts; How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
5. sense_key=pay%2:40:02:: | definition=do or give something to somebody in return | synonyms=pay off, make up, compensate | examples=Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
6. sense_key=pay%2:31:00:: | definition=dedicate | synonyms=give, devote | examples=give thought to; give priority to
7. sense_key=pay%2:42:00:: | definition=be worth it | examples=It pays to go through the trouble
8. sense_key=pay%2:41:00:: | definition=render | examples=pay a visit; pay a call
9. sense_key=pay%2:31:03:: | definition=bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action | examples=You'll pay for this!; She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly
10. sense_key=pay%2:40:13:: | definition=make a compensation for | examples=a favor that cannot be paid back
11. sense_key=pay%2:40:14:: | definition=discharge or settle | examples=pay a debt; pay an obligation

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

raw_output:
The context of the sentence is: *"with particular attention **paid** to proposals for removing age barriers."*

In this context, "paid" is used to indicate that special attention or focus is being given to the proposals. This aligns with the sense of "pay" meaning to **convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow**. The synonyms for this sense include "give," and the example "Don't pay him any mind" reflects the idea of directing attention or focus toward something.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

**sense_key=pay%2:32:00::** (definition: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow)

Returning the required JSON object:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: proposal
Target surface form: proposals
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to <t>proposals</t> for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proposal%1:10:00:: | definition=something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
2. sense_key=proposal%1:10:02:: | definition=an offer of marriage | synonyms=marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer
3. sense_key=proposal%1:10:01:: | definition=the act of making a proposal | synonyms=proposition | examples=they listened to her proposal

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "proposals for removing age barriers," which refers to suggestions or plans aimed at addressing a specific issue (age barriers in job recruitment and training). This aligns with the definition of a proposal as "something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)." The other senses (marriage proposal and the act of making a proposal) are unrelated to the context. Therefore, the best sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: remove
Target surface form: removing
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for <t>removing</t> age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=remove%2:30:00:: | definition=remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract | synonyms=take, take away, withdraw | examples=remove a threat; remove a wrapper
2. sense_key=remove%2:41:00:: | definition=remove from a position or an office
3. sense_key=remove%2:40:00:: | definition=dispose of | synonyms=get rid of | examples=Get rid of these old shoes!; The company got rid of all the dead wood
4. sense_key=remove%2:41:02:: | definition=cause to leave | synonyms=take out, move out | examples=The teacher took the children out of the classroom
5. sense_key=remove%2:38:00:: | definition=shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes | synonyms=transfer | examples=He removed his children to the countryside; Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city
6. sense_key=remove%2:30:01:: | definition=go away or leave | synonyms=absent | examples=He absented himself
7. sense_key=remove%2:41:01:: | definition=kill intentionally and with premeditation | synonyms=murder, slay, hit, dispatch, bump off, off | examples=The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
8. sense_key=remove%2:30:02:: | definition=get rid of something abstract | synonyms=take away | examples=The death of her mother removed the last obstacle to their marriage; God takes away your sins

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "proposals for removing age barriers," which implies eliminating or getting rid of these barriers. The most fitting sense among the candidates is the one that means to dispose of or get rid of something, aligning with the idea of eliminating age barriers. Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: age
Target surface form: age
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing <t>age</t> barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=age%1:07:00:: | definition=how long something has existed | examples=it was replaced because of its age
2. sense_key=age%1:28:02:: | definition=an era of history having some distinctive feature | synonyms=historic period | examples=we live in a litigious age
3. sense_key=age%1:28:00:: | definition=a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises | synonyms=eld | examples=she was now of school age; tall for his eld
4. sense_key=age%1:28:03:: | definition=a prolonged period of time | synonyms=long time, years | examples=we've known each other for ages; I haven't been there for years and years
5. sense_key=age%1:28:01:: | definition=a late time of life | synonyms=old age, years, eld, geezerhood | examples=old age is not for sissies; he's showing his years

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "age barriers in job recruitment and training" and "proposals for removing <t>age</t> barriers," focusing on the age of workers and how it affects their employment and training opportunities. This aligns with the definition of **age** as "a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises," which is precisely about the age-related aspects of workers in the context of recruitment and training.

Therefore, the best sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: barrier
Target surface form: barriers
Context:
These case studies analysed the background of the initiatives, their impact on employment patterns and work organisations and assessed the benefits and problems of the initiative. Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age <t>barriers</t>. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=barrier%1:06:00:: | definition=a structure or object that impedes free movement
2. sense_key=barrier%1:09:00:: | definition=any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | synonyms=roadblock | examples=intolerance is a barrier to understanding
3. sense_key=barrier%1:17:00:: | definition=anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "age <t>barriers</t>" in job recruitment and training, and initiatives to remove these barriers. The term is used metaphorically to describe obstacles that hinder progress or achievement in the context of age discrimination in employment. This aligns with the definition of a condition that makes it difficult to make progress or achieve an objective, rather than a physical structure or object. Therefore, the best sense is:

**Sense 2: any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective (synonyms: roadblock, examples: intolerance is a barrier to understanding).**

Thus, the correct indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: assess
Target surface form: assesses
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and <t>assesses</t> initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=assess%2:31:00:: | definition=evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of | synonyms=measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value | examples=I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional; access all the factors when taking a risk
2. sense_key=assess%2:40:01:: | definition=charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
3. sense_key=assess%2:40:00:: | definition=set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) | synonyms=tax
4. sense_key=assess%2:31:01:: | definition=estimate the value of (property) for taxation | examples=Our house hasn't been assessed in years

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "assesses" in the given context, we analyze the surrounding text:

- The sentence states: "the project documents and **assesses** initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers."
- The context involves documenting and evaluating initiatives aimed at combating age barriers in job recruitment and training.
- The purpose is to analyze the characteristics and causes of these initiatives, which aligns with evaluating or estimating their nature, quality, and significance.

Given this, the most appropriate sense is:

1. **sense_key=assess%2:31:00::**
   - **Definition:** Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.
   - **Synonyms:** Measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value.
   - **Examples:** "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional; access all the factors when taking a risk."

This sense matches the context of evaluating initiatives to combat age barriers, making it the best choice.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one, corresponding to index 1 in the list of candidate senses.

**Answer:** {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: private
Target surface form: private
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and <t>private</t> sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=private%3:00:00:: | definition=confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy | examples=a private place; private discussions
2. sense_key=private%5:00:02:personal:00 | definition=concerning things deeply private and personal | examples=private correspondence; private family matters
3. sense_key=private%5:00:00:personal:00 | definition=concerning one person exclusively | synonyms=individual | examples=we all have individual cars; each room has a private bath
4. sense_key=private%5:00:00:inward:00 | definition=not expressed | synonyms=secret | examples=secret (or private) thoughts

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

raw_output:
The context refers to initiatives in both the "public and **private** sectors" that combat age barriers. Here, "private" is used to denote the private sector, i.e., businesses or organizations that are not government-run. This aligns with the definition of "private" as relating to the private sector or non-public entities.

- Sense 1 ("confined to particular persons or groups") does not fit because the context is about sectors, not confined groups.
- Sense 2 ("concerning things deeply private and personal") is unrelated to the sector context.
- Sense 3 ("concerning one person exclusively") is also unrelated, as the context involves multiple sectors.
- Sense 4 ("not expressed") is irrelevant to the meaning of "private" in this context.

Thus, the best sense is the one describing the private sector.

**Answer:** {"sense_index": 3}


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

[User]
Target lemma: sector
Target surface form: sectors
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private <t>sectors</t> which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sector%1:25:00:: | definition=a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
2. sense_key=sector%1:14:00:: | definition=a social group that forms part of the society or the economy | examples=the public sector
3. sense_key=sector%1:09:00:: | definition=a particular aspect of life or activity | synonyms=sphere | examples=he was helpless in an important sector of his life
4. sense_key=sector%1:23:00:: | definition=the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes
5. sense_key=sector%1:15:00:: | definition=a portion of a military position
6. sense_key=sector%1:06:00:: | definition=measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end

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

raw_output:
The context discusses initiatives in both the "public and private **sectors**" that combat age barriers, focusing on job recruitment, training, and retention of older workers. This clearly refers to parts of the economy or society, aligning with the definition of a "social group that forms part of the society or the economy." The example "the public sector" further supports this interpretation. Therefore, the best sense is the one describing a part of the economy or society.

The appropriate sense is:

**sense_key=sector%1:14:00::** (a social group that forms part of the society or the economy)

Thus, the sense index is 2.

```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: age
Target surface form: age
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat <t>age</t> barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=age%1:07:00:: | definition=how long something has existed | examples=it was replaced because of its age
2. sense_key=age%1:28:02:: | definition=an era of history having some distinctive feature | synonyms=historic period | examples=we live in a litigious age
3. sense_key=age%1:28:00:: | definition=a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises | synonyms=eld | examples=she was now of school age; tall for his eld
4. sense_key=age%1:28:03:: | definition=a prolonged period of time | synonyms=long time, years | examples=we've known each other for ages; I haven't been there for years and years
5. sense_key=age%1:28:01:: | definition=a late time of life | synonyms=old age, years, eld, geezerhood | examples=old age is not for sissies; he's showing his years

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "age barriers in job recruitment and training" and initiatives to combat these barriers, especially for "older workers." This clearly refers to the "a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises," which is best captured by the sense that relates age to a stage of life affecting qualifications and opportunities. Therefore, the most appropriate sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: barrier
Target surface form: barriers
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age <t>barriers</t>, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=barrier%1:06:00:: | definition=a structure or object that impedes free movement
2. sense_key=barrier%1:09:00:: | definition=any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | synonyms=roadblock | examples=intolerance is a barrier to understanding
3. sense_key=barrier%1:17:00:: | definition=anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "age barriers in job recruitment and training" and "proposals for removing age barriers," indicating that the barriers are conceptual obstacles that hinder progress or achievement in the context of employment and older workers. This aligns with the definition of a barrier as a condition that makes it difficult to make progress or achieve an objective, rather than a physical structure or a visual/access obstruction.

Therefore, the best sense is:

**sense_key=barrier%1:09:00::** (definition: any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; synonyms: roadblock; example: intolerance is a barrier to understanding).

Thus, the indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: especially
Target surface form: especially
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, <t>especially</t> for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=especially%4:02:00:: | definition=to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | synonyms=particularly, peculiarly, specially | examples=he was particularly fussy about spelling; a particularly gruesome attack
2. sense_key=especially%4:02:01:: | definition=in a special manner | synonyms=specially | examples=a specially arranged dinner

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

raw_output:
The word "especially" in the context "especially for older workers" is used to highlight a particular group or aspect—older workers—in the discussion of initiatives to combat age barriers. This usage aligns with the definition "to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common" and the synonym "particularly," which emphasizes a specific focus. Therefore, the best sense is the one indicating a greater extent or degree for a specific group.

The appropriate sense is:

**sense_key=especially%4:02:00::**
**definition=to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common**
**synonyms=particularly, peculiarly, specially**
**examples=he was particularly fussy about spelling; a particularly gruesome attack**

Thus, the best indexed sense is the first one.

**Answer:**

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: older
Target surface form: older
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for <t>older</t> workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=older%5:00:00:old:02 | definition=advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables) | synonyms=aged, elderly, senior | examples=aged members of the society; elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper
2. sense_key=older%5:00:00:senior:00 | definition=used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son | synonyms=elder, sr. | examples=Bill Adams, Sr.
3. sense_key=older%5:00:00:experienced:00 | definition=skilled through long experience | synonyms=old | examples=an old offender; the older soldiers
4. sense_key=old%3:00:02:: | definition=(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age | synonyms=old | examples=his mother is very old; a ripe old age
5. sense_key=old%3:00:01:: | definition=of long duration; not new | synonyms=old | examples=old tradition; old house
6. sense_key=old%5:00:00:familiar:00 | definition=(used for emphasis) very familiar | synonyms=old | examples=good old boy; same old story
7. sense_key=older%5:00:00:experienced:00 | definition=skilled through long experience | synonyms=old | examples=an old offender; the older soldiers
8. sense_key=erstwhile%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=belonging to some prior time | synonyms=erstwhile, former, old, onetime, quondam, sometime | examples=erstwhile friend; our former glory
9. sense_key=honest-to-god%5:00:00:genuine:00 | definition=(used informally especially for emphasis) | synonyms=honest-to-god, honest-to-goodness, old, sure-enough | examples=a real honest-to-god live cowboy; had us a high old time
10. sense_key=old%5:00:00:early:01 | definition=of a very early stage in development | synonyms=Old | examples=Old English is also called Anglo Saxon; Old High German is High German from the middle of the 9th to the end of the 11th century
11. sense_key=previous%5:00:00:preceding:00 | definition=just preceding something else in time or order | synonyms=previous, old | examples=the previous owner; my old house was larger

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "older workers," focusing on their retention, reintegration, and retraining, and examines proposals for removing age barriers for them. This usage emphasizes the workers' long experience and skill in the workforce rather than merely their age or seniority in a naming context. The most fitting sense is therefore the one that denotes "skilled through long experience."

**Chosen sense:** "older" as "experienced:00" (skilled through long experience).

**JSON response:** {"sense_index": 3}


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

[User]
Target lemma: worker
Target surface form: workers
Context:
Visits and interviews with key personnel were also undertaken. These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older <t>workers</t>. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=worker%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who works at a specific occupation | examples=he is a good worker
2. sense_key=worker%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | synonyms=proletarian, prole | examples=workers of the world--unite!
3. sense_key=worker%1:05:01:: | definition=sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae
4. sense_key=worker%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who acts and gets things done | synonyms=actor, doer | examples=he's a principal actor in this affair; when you want something done get a doer

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

raw_output:
The context describes initiatives aimed at retaining, reintegration, and retraining **older workers** in both public and private sectors, focusing on overcoming age barriers in job recruitment and training. This clearly refers to individuals who perform a job or occupation, specifically older individuals in the workforce.

- Sense 1 ("a person who works at a specific occupation") directly matches this meaning.
- Sense 2 ("a member of the working class") is broader and less specific to the occupational context.
- Sense 3 ("sterile member of a colony of social insects") is irrelevant.
- Sense 4 ("a person who acts and gets things done") is too generic and does not capture the occupational focus.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is **Sense 1**.

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: seek
Target surface form: Seeking
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. <t>Seeking</t> alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=seek%2:40:00:: | definition=try to get or reach | examples=seek a position; seek an education
2. sense_key=seek%2:35:00:: | definition=try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of | synonyms=search, look for | examples=The police are searching for clues; They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
3. sense_key=seek%2:41:00:: | definition=make an effort or attempt | synonyms=try, attempt, essay, assay | examples=He tried to shake off his fears; The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
4. sense_key=seek%2:38:00:: | definition=go to or towards | examples=a liquid seeks its own level
5. sense_key=seek%2:32:00:: | definition=inquire for | examples=seek directions from a local

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

raw_output:
The context of the sentence "Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers." indicates that "seeking" is used to describe the act of looking for or attempting to find alternatives. This aligns with the definition "try to get or reach" and the examples provided for sense_key=seek%2:40:00::, which involve seeking positions or education. The other senses do not fit as well: sense_key=seek%2:35:00:: (searching for clues) is too specific to investigation, sense_key=seek%2:41:00:: (make an effort or attempt) is broader but less specific to the act of finding alternatives, sense_key=seek%2:38:00:: (go to or towards) is a physical movement, and sense_key=seek%2:32:00:: (inquire for) is about asking for information, not finding alternatives. Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: early
Target surface form: early
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to <t>early</t> retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=early%3:00:00:: | definition=at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time | examples=early morning; an early warning
2. sense_key=early%3:00:02:: | definition=being or occurring at an early stage of development | examples=in an early stage; early forms of life
3. sense_key=early%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=former, other | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=early%5:00:00:young:00 | definition=very young | examples=at an early age
5. sense_key=early%3:00:01:: | definition=of an early stage in the development of a language or literature | examples=the Early Hebrew alphabetical script is that used mainly from the 11th to the 6th centuries B.C.; Early Modern English is represented in documents printed from 1476 to 1700
6. sense_key=early%5:00:01:future:00 | definition=expected in the near future | examples=look for an early end to the negotiations

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

raw_output:
The context discusses initiatives to combat "early retirement and redundancy," focusing on retaining, reintegrating, and retraining older workers. The term "early" here refers to retirement occurring before the usual or expected retirement age, i.e., at a premature stage in a person's working life. This aligns with the definition of "early" as "at or near the beginning of a period of time or before the usual or expected time."

Therefore, the best sense is:

**sense_key=early%3:00:00::**
**definition=at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time**

**sense_index**: 1

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: retirement
Target surface form: retirement
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early <t>retirement</t> and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=retirement%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
2. sense_key=retirement%1:04:00:: | definition=withdrawal from your position or occupation
3. sense_key=retirement%1:04:01:: | definition=withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation | synonyms=retreat | examples=the religious retreat is a form of vacation activity

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "alternatives to early <t>retirement</t> and redundancy," focusing on retaining, re-integrating, and retraining older workers. This indicates a discussion about the early withdrawal from work, not about the general state of being retired or a religious retreat. Therefore, the most appropriate sense is the one referring to the withdrawal from one's position or occupation, especially early in life.

Thus, the best indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: redundancy
Target surface form: redundancy
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and <t>redundancy</t>, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=redundancy%1:10:00:: | definition=repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission
2. sense_key=redundancy%1:07:00:: | definition=the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded | synonyms=redundance | examples=the use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers
3. sense_key=redundancy%1:09:00:: | definition=(electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails
4. sense_key=redundancy%1:04:00:: | definition=repetition of an act needlessly

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "seeking alternatives to early retirement and **redundancy**, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers." Here, "redundancy" refers to the termination of employment, commonly known as being laid off, which is synonymous with "job loss" or "being made redundant." This aligns with the definition of redundancy as "the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded," particularly in the context of employment where it implies unnecessary or unwanted termination of workers. The other senses (technical communication, electronic system design, or needless repetition) do not fit the employment context provided.

Therefore, the best sense is:

**Sense 2: the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded (synonyms: redundance; example: the use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers).**

Thus, the correct indexed sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: concerned
Target surface form: concerned
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily <t>concerned</t> with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=concerned%3:00:00:: | definition=feeling or showing worry or solicitude | examples=concerned parents of youthful offenders; was concerned about the future
2. sense_key=concerned%5:00:00:involved:00 | definition=involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | synonyms=interested | examples=a memorandum to those concerned; an enterprise in which three men are concerned
3. sense_key=concerned%5:00:01:involved:00 | definition=culpably involved | synonyms=implicated | examples=all those concerned in the bribery case have been identified; named three officials implicated in the plot

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

raw_output:
To determine the best sense for "concerned" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence:

"The project is primarily <t>concerned</t> with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers."

The word "concerned" here indicates the project's focus or primary interest in the specified activities (retention, reintegration, and retraining of older workers). This aligns with the idea of being "involved" or "having a claim to or share in" the subject matter, rather than expressing worry or showing solicitude, or implying culpability.

Now, let's match this interpretation to the candidate senses:

1. **Definition**: "feeling or showing worry or solicitude" - This does not fit because the sentence is not expressing worry but rather indicating focus.
2. **Definition**: "involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in" - This matches well, as the project is directly involved in and focused on the specified activities.
3. **Definition**: "culpably involved" - This does not fit because there is no implication of wrongdoing or blame.

The synonyms for sense 2 include "interested," which further supports the idea of primary focus or involvement rather than worry or guilt.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is the second one.

The JSON response is:

```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: retention
Target surface form: retention
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the <t>retention</t>, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=retention%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of retaining something | synonyms=keeping, holding
2. sense_key=retention%1:09:00:: | definition=the power of retaining and recalling past experience | synonyms=memory, retentiveness, retentivity | examples=he had a good memory when he was younger
3. sense_key=retention%1:07:00:: | definition=the power of retaining liquid | synonyms=retentiveness, retentivity | examples=moisture retentivity of soil

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "the <t>retention</t>, reintegration and retraining of older workers," focusing on efforts to keep older workers in employment rather than allowing them to retire early or be redundant. This aligns with the definition of "the act of retaining something" and the synonym "keeping" or "holding." The other senses (memory and liquid retention) do not fit the context of employment and worker retention. Therefore, the best sense is the one describing the act of retaining or keeping something.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: older
Target surface form: older
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of <t>older</t> workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=older%5:00:00:old:02 | definition=advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables) | synonyms=aged, elderly, senior | examples=aged members of the society; elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper
2. sense_key=older%5:00:00:senior:00 | definition=used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son | synonyms=elder, sr. | examples=Bill Adams, Sr.
3. sense_key=older%5:00:00:experienced:00 | definition=skilled through long experience | synonyms=old | examples=an old offender; the older soldiers
4. sense_key=old%3:00:02:: | definition=(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age | synonyms=old | examples=his mother is very old; a ripe old age
5. sense_key=old%3:00:01:: | definition=of long duration; not new | synonyms=old | examples=old tradition; old house
6. sense_key=old%5:00:00:familiar:00 | definition=(used for emphasis) very familiar | synonyms=old | examples=good old boy; same old story
7. sense_key=older%5:00:00:experienced:00 | definition=skilled through long experience | synonyms=old | examples=an old offender; the older soldiers
8. sense_key=erstwhile%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=belonging to some prior time | synonyms=erstwhile, former, old, onetime, quondam, sometime | examples=erstwhile friend; our former glory
9. sense_key=honest-to-god%5:00:00:genuine:00 | definition=(used informally especially for emphasis) | synonyms=honest-to-god, honest-to-goodness, old, sure-enough | examples=a real honest-to-god live cowboy; had us a high old time
10. sense_key=old%5:00:00:early:01 | definition=of a very early stage in development | synonyms=Old | examples=Old English is also called Anglo Saxon; Old High German is High German from the middle of the 9th to the end of the 11th century
11. sense_key=previous%5:00:00:preceding:00 | definition=just preceding something else in time or order | synonyms=previous, old | examples=the previous owner; my old house was larger

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "older workers" in the context of job recruitment, training, and combating age barriers. The focus is on workers who are advanced in age and have likely accumulated experience in their roles. The relevant sense is one that captures both the age-related and experience-related aspects of the term "older" as used here.

- Sense 1 (older:00:00:old:02) and Sense 4 (old:00:02) describe age but do not emphasize experience.
- Sense 2 (older:00:00:senior) refers to a hierarchical distinction (e.g., father vs. son) and is not appropriate.
- Sense 3 (older:00:00:experienced:00) and Sense 7 (older:00:00:experienced:00) specifically highlight "skilled through long experience," which aligns well with the context of "older workers" being retained, retrained, and re-integrated, implying both age and experience.
- Other senses (5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11) either focus on unrelated aspects (e.g., gender, ethnicity, past time) or are too generic.

Thus, the best indexed sense is the one that captures "skilled through long experience," which is Sense 3 (older:00:00:experienced:00).

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: worker
Target surface form: workers
Context:
These national studies will form the basis of a European report which synthesises overall practices. The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older <t>workers</t>. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=worker%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who works at a specific occupation | examples=he is a good worker
2. sense_key=worker%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | synonyms=proletarian, prole | examples=workers of the world--unite!
3. sense_key=worker%1:05:01:: | definition=sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae
4. sense_key=worker%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who acts and gets things done | synonyms=actor, doer | examples=he's a principal actor in this affair; when you want something done get a doer

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "older workers," focusing on their retention, reintegration, and retraining, as well as examining how gender and ethnic backgrounds relate to age discrimination among these workers. This clearly refers to individuals who are employed and engaged in labor, specifically older individuals in the workforce. The relevant sense is therefore the one describing a person who works at a specific occupation.

Thus, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: gender
Target surface form: gender
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The <t>gender</t> and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=gender%1:10:00:: | definition=a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness | synonyms=grammatical gender
2. sense_key=gender%1:07:00:: | definition=the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | synonyms=sex, sexuality | examples=she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "the gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination." In this passage, "gender" refers to the social and cultural distinctions between male and female, i.e., the social category of gender, rather than the grammatical category or biological sex. The mention of "gender backgrounds" aligns with the social/anthropological sense of gender, which is about societal roles and identities, not grammatical agreement or biological sex.

Therefore, the most appropriate sense is the one that captures the social/cultural meaning of gender.

**Chosen sense:** the social/cultural meaning of gender (sense_key=gender%1:07:00::).

**JSON response:** {"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: ethnic
Target surface form: ethnic
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and <t>ethnic</t> backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=ethnic%5:00:00:social:00 | definition=denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; - J.F.Kennedy | synonyms=cultural, ethnical | examples=influenced by ethnic and cultural ties; ethnic food
2. sense_key=ethnic%5:00:00:irreligious:00 | definition=not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam | synonyms=heathen, heathenish, pagan

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

raw_output:
The context of the sentence discusses "the gender and <t>ethnic</t> backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination." This clearly refers to the cultural or group identity of workers, which aligns with the definition of "ethnic" as relating to cultural or group characteristics. The second sense, relating to irreligion, does not fit the context at all. Therefore, the best sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: background
Target surface form: backgrounds
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic <t>backgrounds</t> of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=background%1:07:00:: | definition=a person's social heritage: previous experience or training | examples=he is a lawyer with a sports background
2. sense_key=background%1:09:00:: | definition=the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground | synonyms=ground | examples=he posed her against a background of rolling hills
3. sense_key=background%1:09:01:: | definition=information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | synonyms=background knowledge | examples=the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident
4. sense_key=background%1:11:00:: | definition=extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured | synonyms=background signal | examples=they got a bad connection and could hardly hear one another over the background signals
5. sense_key=background%1:11:01:: | definition=relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation | examples=when the rain came he could hear the sound of thunder in the background
6. sense_key=background%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of the environment in which a situation exists | synonyms=setting, scope | examples=you can't do that in a university setting
7. sense_key=background%1:06:01:: | definition=(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear | synonyms=desktop, screen background
8. sense_key=background%1:06:00:: | definition=scenery hung at back of stage | synonyms=backdrop, backcloth

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

raw_output:
The context of the sentence is discussing the examination of "the gender and ethnic **backgrounds** of workers and how these relate to age discrimination." In this context, "backgrounds" refers to the personal and social origins or characteristics of the workers, which are essential for understanding the situation of age discrimination. This aligns with the definition of **background** as "a person's social heritage: previous experience or training," which is used to provide context for the analysis of age discrimination.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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


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

[User]
Target lemma: worker
Target surface form: workers
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of <t>workers</t> and how these relate to age discrimination are examined. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=worker%1:18:00:: | definition=a person who works at a specific occupation | examples=he is a good worker
2. sense_key=worker%1:18:01:: | definition=a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | synonyms=proletarian, prole | examples=workers of the world--unite!
3. sense_key=worker%1:05:01:: | definition=sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae
4. sense_key=worker%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who acts and gets things done | synonyms=actor, doer | examples=he's a principal actor in this affair; when you want something done get a doer

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "older workers," "retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers," and examines "the gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers." This clearly refers to individuals employed in various sectors who are being studied for age-related discrimination and initiatives to support them. The definition that matches this context is:

**definition=a person who works at a specific occupation**

This aligns with sense_key=worker%1:18:00::, which is the first candidate sense. Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

**Answer:**
```json
{"sense_index": 1}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: relate
Target surface form: relate
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these <t>relate</t> to age discrimination are examined. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=relate%2:31:00:: | definition=make a logical or causal connection | synonyms=associate, tie in, link, colligate, link up, connect | examples=I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind; colligate these facts
2. sense_key=relate%2:42:00:: | definition=be relevant to | synonyms=refer, pertain, concern, come to, bear on, touch | examples=There were lots of questions referring to her talk; My remark pertained to your earlier comments
3. sense_key=relate%2:32:00:: | definition=give an account of | examples=The witness related the events
4. sense_key=relate%2:42:01:: | definition=be in a relationship with | synonyms=interrelate | examples=How are these two observations related?
5. sense_key=relate%2:41:00:: | definition=have or establish a relationship to | examples=She relates well to her peers

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

raw_output:
The sentence "The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these <t>relate</t> to age discrimination are examined." suggests that the word "relate" is used to indicate a connection or relevance between gender/ethnic backgrounds and age discrimination. This aligns with the definition "be relevant to" and the associated synonyms such as "refer," "pertain," and "concern." Therefore, the best sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 2}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: age
Target surface form: age
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to <t>age</t> discrimination are examined. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=age%1:07:00:: | definition=how long something has existed | examples=it was replaced because of its age
2. sense_key=age%1:28:02:: | definition=an era of history having some distinctive feature | synonyms=historic period | examples=we live in a litigious age
3. sense_key=age%1:28:00:: | definition=a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises | synonyms=eld | examples=she was now of school age; tall for his eld
4. sense_key=age%1:28:03:: | definition=a prolonged period of time | synonyms=long time, years | examples=we've known each other for ages; I haven't been there for years and years
5. sense_key=age%1:28:01:: | definition=a late time of life | synonyms=old age, years, eld, geezerhood | examples=old age is not for sissies; he's showing his years

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "age discrimination," specifically examining how age relates to discrimination in job recruitment, training, and various sectors. The focus is on the age of workers and how it affects their treatment and opportunities. This aligns with the definition of **age** as "a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises," which is used to discuss the implications of workers' ages on discrimination and policy. Therefore, the best sense is:

```json
{"sense_index": 3}
```


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

[User]
Target lemma: discrimination
Target surface form: discrimination
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age <t>discrimination</t> are examined. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=discrimination%1:04:00:: | definition=unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice | synonyms=favoritism, favouritism
2. sense_key=discrimination%1:09:00:: | definition=the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished | synonyms=secernment

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

raw_output:
The context discusses "age <t>discrimination</t>" and its relation to gender and ethnic backgrounds, as well as initiatives to combat it in various sectors. This clearly refers to the unfair treatment of individuals based on age, which aligns with the definition of "unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice." The second sense, related to cognitive distinction between stimuli, does not fit the context. Therefore, the best indexed sense is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: examine
Target surface form: examined
Context:
The report and a casebook of initiatives will be published in 1996 and provide the backdrop for a conference to be staged in Autumn, 1996. The Foundation aims to document the characteristics of age barriers in job recruitment and training and to analyse their causes. The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers. Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers. Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers. The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are <t>examined</t>. The project also considers initiatives to combat age discrimination in rural areas and in small and medium sized enterprises.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=examine%2:31:00:: | definition=consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning | synonyms=analyze, analyse, study, canvass, canvas | examples=analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare; analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
2. sense_key=examine%2:39:00:: | definition=observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | synonyms=see | examples=The customs agent examined the baggage; I must see your passport before you can enter the country
3. sense_key=examine%2:32:01:: | definition=question or examine thoroughly and closely | synonyms=probe
4. sense_key=examine%2:32:00:: | definition=question closely
5. sense_key=examine%2:41:00:: | definition=put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | synonyms=test, prove, try, try out, essay | examples=This approach has been tried with good results; Test this recipe

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

raw_output:
The sentence "The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are <t>examined</t>." suggests that the word "examined" is used to mean a detailed consideration or analysis of the relationship between gender, ethnic backgrounds, and age discrimination. This aligns closely with the definition "consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning," which is the first sense listed. The context involves studying and analyzing characteristics and relationships, fitting the first sense best among the options provided.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is:

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