[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "perspectives" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by the Foundation that involves analyzing age barriers in job recruitment and training. It mentions examining the "perspectives of the social partners" along with other aspects like the characteristics of age barriers and initiatives to combat them.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "perspectives" refers to the way in which something is regarded or considered by someone.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "a way of regarding situations or topics etc." with synonyms "position, view". This sense aligns with considering or understanding something from a particular viewpoint or standpoint.
   - **Sense 2**: "the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer" with synonym "linear perspective". This is more related to the visual or artistic representation of depth.

4. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context is about analyzing the viewpoints or standpoints ("perspectives") of the social partners regarding age barriers. This involves understanding their views or positions on the matter.
   - The first sense ("a way of regarding situations or topics etc.") directly relates to this, as it involves considering the viewpoints or opinions of the social partners.
   - The second sense is more related to visual representation and doesn't fit the context of analyzing viewpoints or standpoints in a social or organizational context.

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given the context and the definitions, **Sense 1** is the most appropriate. It correctly captures the idea of examining the viewpoints or standpoints of the social partners.

6. **Returning the Answer**:
   - The first sense is indexed as "1". Thus, the best indexed sense for "perspectives" in the given context is "1".

{"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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "social" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The context is: "The perspectives of the <t>social</t> partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers."

Here, "social partners" is a term commonly used in European labor and economic contexts to refer to the main actors in the employment relationship, typically including employers (or their organizations) and employees (or their trade unions). The term is closely related to the concept of social dialogue and collective bargaining.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Relating to human society and its members. This sense is broad and could encompass many aspects, including the context provided.
2. Living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups. While this sense relates to social behavior, it doesn't directly fit the context of "social partners" in an employment or economic context.
3. Relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society. This sense is more related to the upper class or aristocracy and doesn't fit the given context.
4. Composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability. This sense is more about the nature of groups or clubs and doesn't directly apply to "social partners" in the context provided.
5. Tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind. This sense is more relevant to biological or zoological contexts and doesn't fit the given context.
6. Marked by friendly companionship with others. While this sense is positive and social, it doesn't directly relate to the term "social partners" as used in labor and economic contexts.

The term "social partners" is most closely related to sense 1, as it refers to entities that are part of human society and interact within its structures, specifically in the context of employment and labor relations. The phrase "social partners" is used to denote the key stakeholders in the labor market, typically employers and trade unions, highlighting their role in societal and economic structures.

Therefore, the best sense for "social" in this context is the one that relates to human society and its members.

{"sense_index": 1}

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

[User]
Target lemma: 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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "particular" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers."

Here, "particular" is used to describe the attention being paid to proposals for removing age barriers. The context suggests that a special or exceptional kind of attention is being given.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Unique or specific to a person or thing or category - This doesn't perfectly fit because "particular" here doesn't necessarily imply the attention is unique to a specific person or thing but rather emphasizes its special nature.

2. Separate and distinct from others of the same group or category - This doesn't fit well as the context doesn't imply comparing or distinguishing the attention from other types of attention within a group.

3. Surpassing what is common or usual or expected - This sense fits well because "particular attention" implies giving more than the usual attention, emphasizing its exceptional nature. The synonyms provided (especial, exceptional, special) also support this interpretation.

4. First and most important - While "particular" can sometimes imply importance, the context here doesn't necessarily rank the attention as the most important but rather highlights its special focus.

5. Exacting especially about details - This sense doesn't fit because the context doesn't discuss being finicky or fussy about details but rather the focus or kind of attention.

6. Providing specific details or circumstances - This doesn't fit as the context doesn't describe the attention as being detailed or specific in the sense of providing circumstances.

Given the context and the examples provided, the best fit for "particular" is sense 3, as it implies giving especial or exceptional attention to proposals for removing age barriers.

{"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: 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}.


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "paid" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "The perspectives of the social partners is also being examined, with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers."

Here, "paid" is used in the phrase "attention paid to," which is an idiomatic expression meaning giving consideration or attention to something.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services - This doesn't fit the context as "attention" isn't something you exchange money for.
2. Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow - The phrase "attention paid" aligns with this sense, as it involves giving or bestowing attention.
3. Cancel or discharge a debt - This doesn't fit as there's no mention of debt.
4. Bring in - This doesn't fit the context.
5. Do or give something to somebody in return - This doesn't directly apply to "attention paid."
6. Dedicate - This sense fits well because "paying attention" can be understood as dedicating or devoting attention to something.
7. Be worth it - This doesn't fit the context.
8. Render - While "pay a visit" or "pay a call" fits this sense, "pay attention" is more about dedicating or giving attention.
9. Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action - This doesn't fit the context.
10. Make a compensation for - This doesn't directly apply to "attention paid."
11. Discharge or settle - This is more related to debts or obligations, not attention.

The phrase "attention paid to" is most closely related to sense 3 (pay%2:32:00::) or sense 6 (pay%2:31:00::), as both involve the idea of giving or dedicating something (in this case, attention). However, "pay attention" is more directly related to dedicating or devoting attention, which aligns with sense 6.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "paid" in the given context is sense 6, "dedicate."

{"sense_index": 6}


[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}.


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "removing" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "...with particular attention paid to proposals for removing age barriers."

Here, "removing" is used in the context of eliminating or getting rid of "age barriers," which are abstract obstacles or challenges in job recruitment and training.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense involves removing something concrete or abstract. While it could apply, the examples and synonyms (take, take away, withdraw) are somewhat generic.
2. The second sense is about removing someone from a position or office, which doesn't fit the context of "age barriers."
3. The third sense is about disposing of something, with the synonym "get rid of," which aligns well with the context of eliminating age barriers. The examples ("Get rid of these old shoes!") show it's used for both concrete and abstract things.
4. The fourth sense involves causing someone to leave, which doesn't directly apply to "age barriers."
5. The fifth sense is about shifting the position or location of something or someone for various purposes, not directly related to the context.
6. The sixth sense is about going away or leaving, which doesn't fit the context.
7. The seventh sense involves killing someone, clearly not relevant here.
8. The eighth sense is about getting rid of something abstract, with the synonym "take away," and examples that include abstract concepts like obstacles to marriage or sins.

Given the context, both the third and eighth senses seem plausible because they both involve getting rid of something, and "age barriers" are abstract. However, the eighth sense specifically mentions "something abstract," and its examples directly relate to abstract concepts. The synonym "take away" is also relevant.

Between the third and eighth senses, the eighth sense is more specific to abstract concepts and directly relates to the idea of eliminating or getting rid of abstract barriers or obstacles.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "removing" in this context is the eighth sense.

{"sense_index": 8}


[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}.


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "barriers" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by the Foundation that aims to document and analyze "age barriers" in job recruitment and training, and initiatives to combat these barriers, especially for older workers. The context suggests that "age barriers" refer to obstacles or challenges that prevent or hinder certain groups (in this case, older workers) from achieving their objectives, such as getting jobs or training.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to a physical structure or object that impedes free movement.
   - **Sense 2**: Refers to any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or achieve an objective. It is associated with synonyms like "roadblock" and examples such as "intolerance is a barrier to understanding".
   - **Sense 3**: Refers to anything that maintains separation by obstructing vision or access.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context is about "age barriers" in employment and training, which are not physical structures but rather conditions or circumstances that hinder progress or achievement.
   - The term "barriers" here is used metaphorically to describe obstacles to employment or training for certain age groups.

4. **Selecting the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - **Sense 1** is not the best fit because "age barriers" are not physical structures.
   - **Sense 3** also doesn't fit perfectly as it implies a physical or visual obstruction, which isn't the case here.
   - **Sense 2** is the most appropriate as it refers to conditions that make it difficult to achieve an objective, aligning with the context of "age barriers" being obstacles to job recruitment and training.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "barriers" in the given context is **2**, corresponding to the definition of any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective.

Therefore, the response in the required JSON format is: {"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 indexed sense for the target word "assesses" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by the Foundation that aims to document and analyze age barriers in job recruitment and training. It mentions that the project documents and assesses initiatives that combat age barriers.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "assesses" is used in the context of evaluating initiatives against age barriers.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of**: This sense involves evaluating something based on its characteristics or performance. The synonyms provided are "measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value". The example given is "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional," which indicates a thorough evaluation.
   - **2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine**: This involves imposing a financial burden.
   - **3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)**: This is related to deciding the quantity of a payment. The synonym given is "tax".
   - **4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation**: This is specific to evaluating property value for tax purposes.

4. **Relating Candidate Senses to the Context**: The context is about evaluating initiatives to combat age barriers. The most relevant action related to "assesses" here is to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, or significance of these initiatives.

5. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Sense 1 ("evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of") fits the context as it involves evaluating initiatives. The synonyms like "evaluate" and the overall definition align with assessing the effectiveness or quality of initiatives.
   - The other senses (2, 3, and 4) relate to financial or tax-related assessments, which do not directly fit the context of evaluating initiatives against age barriers.

6. **Conclusion**: The most appropriate sense for "assesses" in the given context is Sense 1, as it involves evaluating the initiatives.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is 1.

{"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}.


[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}.


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "age" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context revolves around a project or report focused on "age barriers" in job recruitment, training, and the treatment of older workers. The term "age barriers" is used multiple times, indicating a concern with how age affects or is related to certain opportunities or treatments in the workforce.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **"how long something has existed"** - This sense doesn't directly relate to the context of age barriers or the treatment of workers based on their age. It's more about the duration of existence.

2. **"an era of history having some distinctive feature"** - While this could potentially relate to discussions about different times or eras, it doesn't directly fit the context of "age barriers" as it's used here.

3. **"a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises"** - This sense is relevant because "age barriers" can be understood as specific ages or age ranges that determine eligibility or capability for certain jobs or training.

4. **"a prolonged period of time"** - This sense is more about a general, extended duration rather than a specific age or age-related issue.

5. **"a late time of life"** - This sense directly relates to the context because the discussion is centered around "older workers" and the challenges they face, implying that "age barriers" are related to being older.

Given the context, the term "age barriers" is most closely related to the challenges faced by "older workers." The discussion is about the issues related to being of an advanced age in the workforce, which aligns with sense 5, "a late time of life." The project's focus on older workers and initiatives to combat age barriers, especially for this demographic, supports this interpretation.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "age" in this context is related to being older or "a late time of life."

{"sense_index": 5}


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "barriers" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by the Foundation aimed at understanding and addressing "age barriers" in job recruitment, training, and employment for older workers. The context suggests that "age barriers" refer to obstacles or challenges that prevent or hinder older workers from being recruited, trained, or retained in jobs.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to a physical structure or object that impedes free movement.
   - **Sense 2**: Describes any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or achieve an objective. It is associated with synonyms like "roadblock" and examples such as "intolerance is a barrier to understanding."
   - **Sense 3**: Anything that maintains separation by obstructing vision or access.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The term "age barriers" in the context is not referring to physical structures (Sense 1) but rather to abstract obstacles.
   - The context implies that "age barriers" are conditions or situations that hinder the employment or retraining of older workers, which aligns with Sense 2. The examples given in the definition of Sense 2 ("intolerance is a barrier to understanding") illustrate a similar abstract use of "barrier" to denote an impediment to achieving something.
   - Sense 3, while also abstract, focuses more on the aspect of separation, which isn't the primary concern in the given context.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given that "age barriers" refer to conditions making it difficult for older workers to be recruited, trained, or retained, the most appropriate sense is Sense 2. This sense directly relates to obstacles or challenges hindering progress or achievement, which fits the context.

5. **Returning the Answer**:
   - The best indexed sense for "barriers" in the given context is Sense 2, which corresponds to the second candidate sense listed. Since the senses are indexed starting from 1, Sense 2 is indexed as "2".

Therefore, the JSON response is: {"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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "especially" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "especially" is used is: "Thirdly, the project documents and assesses initiatives, in both the public and private sectors which combat age barriers, especially for older workers." Here, "especially" is used to indicate that the initiatives are particularly focused on or beneficial for older workers, suggesting a greater extent or degree of attention towards this group.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common" with synonyms like "particularly", "peculiarly", "specially". The example given is "he was particularly fussy about spelling".
   - **Sense 2**: "in a special manner" with a synonym "specially". The example is "a specially arranged dinner".

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - For **Sense 1**, the definition fits the context because "especially" is used to signify that the initiatives are to a greater extent or degree focused on older workers. The synonym "particularly" could also fit in the given sentence, maintaining its meaning.
   - For **Sense 2**, the definition implies a unique or special way something is done. However, in the given context, "especially" is not describing the manner in which initiatives are carried out but rather indicating the group they are particularly for.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The use of "especially" in the context indicates a greater focus or extent towards older workers, aligning with **Sense 1** ("to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common"). The synonym "particularly" could be used in place of "especially" without changing the sentence's meaning, supporting this choice.

5. **Returning the Answer**:
   - Given that the correct sense is the first one listed and it corresponds to the definition that fits the context, the best indexed sense is **1**.

The final answer is: {"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: 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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "older" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by the Foundation that aims to document and analyze age barriers in job recruitment and training. It specifically mentions initiatives to combat age barriers, especially for "older workers," and focuses on the retention, reintegration, and retraining of older workers. The context suggests that "older" refers to individuals who are advanced in years or age, particularly in the context of their workforce participation.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. sense_key=older%5:00:00:old:02 | definition=advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)**: This sense aligns with the context as it refers to being advanced in years, and the synonyms include "aged," "elderly," and "senior."
   - **2. sense_key=older%5:00:00:senior:00**: This is used to distinguish between two persons of the same name, typically a father and son, which doesn't fit the context.
   - **3. sense_key=older%5:00:00:experienced:00 & 7. sense_key=older%5:00:00:experienced:00**: Both refer to being skilled through long experience. While "older workers" might imply experience, the primary focus is on their age rather than their level of experience.
   - Other senses relate to "old" in various contexts (duration, familiarity, etc.), which are not directly relevant to the context of age.

3. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "older" refers to workers who are advanced in years.
   - Sense 1 directly corresponds to this interpretation, with a definition of "advanced in years" and synonyms like "aged," "elderly," and "senior."
   - While Senses 3 and 7 imply experience, which could be a connotation of "older workers," the primary meaning in this context is their age.

4. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "older" in the given context is the one that corresponds to being "advanced in years." The sense index for this definition is **1**.

{"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:
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}.


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "Seeking" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "Seeking" is used is: "Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers." Here, "Seeking" is used in the context of looking for or trying to find alternatives.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. try to get or reach**: This involves attempting to obtain or attain something.
   - **2. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of**: This is about searching for something or someone.
   - **3. make an effort or attempt**: This involves trying to do something.
   - **4. go to or towards**: This is more about moving towards something, often used in a more literal or physical sense.
   - **5. inquire for**: This involves asking for information or directions.

3. **Relating the Context to the Candidate Senses**:
   - The context suggests that the project is attempting to find or look for alternatives to early retirement and redundancy. This action is closely related to trying to locate or discover something.
   - The synonyms and examples provided for each sense help clarify their meanings. For "Seeking", the closest action is "try to locate or discover" (sense 2), as it involves searching for alternatives.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The action of "Seeking alternatives" aligns with trying to locate or discover something (in this case, alternatives to early retirement and redundancy). The synonym "search" or "look for" fits well here, as in "The police are searching for clues" or "They are searching for the missing man."
   - Thus, the best match for "Seeking" in this context is sense 2, which corresponds to "try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of."

5. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
   - The sense index for "try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of" is 2.

{"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: 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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "early" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is discussing a project by the Foundation that aims to document and analyze age barriers in job recruitment and training, and initiatives to combat these barriers, especially for older workers. The sentence with the target word is: "Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers."

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense refers to something happening at or near the beginning of a period or before the usual time. "Early retirement" fits this description as it refers to retiring before the typical or expected retirement age.

2. The second sense is about being or occurring at an early stage of development. While this could potentially apply to various contexts, "early retirement" doesn't directly relate to a stage of development.

3. The third sense pertains to the distant past. This doesn't directly apply to "early retirement" in the given context.

4. The fourth sense is about being very young. This doesn't fit "early retirement" as it refers to the timing of retirement rather than the age of individuals in a general sense, although it indirectly relates to age.

5. The fifth sense is specific to the development stage of a language or literature, which is not relevant to "early retirement."

6. The sixth sense is about something expected in the near future. This doesn't fit the context of "early retirement."

Given the context and the analysis, "early retirement" refers to retiring before the usual or expected time. Thus, the most appropriate sense is the first one, which is defined as "at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time."

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "early" in the context is the first sense.

{"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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "retirement" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by the Foundation that aims to analyze age barriers in job recruitment and training, and initiatives to combat these barriers, especially for older workers. It mentions seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, focusing on the retention, reintegration, and retraining of older workers.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "retirement" is used in the context of "early retirement," indicating a specific aspect related to older workers and their employment status.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=retirement%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being retired from one's business or occupation**: This definition refers to the state of being retired, which aligns with the context of being in a state after having stopped working due to age or other factors.
   - **2. sense_key=retirement%1:04:00:: | definition=withdrawal from your position or occupation**: This definition emphasizes the act of withdrawing or leaving one's job or occupation, which is relevant to the context of older workers stopping work.
   - **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**: This definition is related to a religious or spiritual context, which doesn't directly relate to the employment or age barrier context provided.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context is about employment and age barriers, specifically mentioning "early retirement" as something to find alternatives to. This implies that "retirement" refers to the act or state of stopping work, particularly in relation to older workers.
   - Both senses 1 and 2 seem relevant as they relate to stopping work or being in a state of having stopped work. However, the context emphasizes "seeking alternatives to early retirement," suggesting that "retirement" here refers to the act or state of being retired.
   - Sense 1 ("the state of being retired") and Sense 2 ("withdrawal from your position or occupation") are both plausible, but given the context is discussing the phenomenon of "early retirement" as something to be addressed, it leans more towards the concept of being in a state of retirement rather than the act of retiring.

5. **Decision**: The context suggests that "retirement" is being discussed as a state or condition (being retired) rather than the act of retiring or a religious retreat. Between senses 1 and 2, sense 1 ("the state of being retired") is more about the condition or status, which fits well with discussing "early retirement" as a phenomenon to be addressed.

Therefore, the best indexed sense is **1**, corresponding to the definition "the state of being retired from one's business or occupation."

{"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: 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}.


[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 indexed sense for the target word "concerned" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by the Foundation that aims to analyze age barriers in job recruitment and training, assess initiatives to combat these barriers, and focus on the retention, reintegration, and retraining of older workers. The sentence with the target word states, "Seeking alternatives to early retirement and redundancy, the project is primarily concerned with the retention, reintegration and retraining of older workers."

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "concerned" here is used in the phrase "is primarily concerned with," which indicates the main focus or area of interest of the project.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: This sense implies feeling or showing worry or solicitude. While the project might be motivated by concerns about age barriers, the phrase "concerned with" doesn't directly imply worry; it's more about the focus or involvement.
   - **Sense 2**: This sense is about being involved in or affected by something, or having a claim to or share in something. The synonym given is "interested," and an example is "an enterprise in which three men are concerned," indicating involvement or relation. The phrase "concerned with" fits this sense as it indicates the project's area of focus or involvement.
   - **Sense 3**: This implies being culpably involved, with the synonym "implicated." The examples given relate to being involved in wrongdoing. This sense doesn't fit the context as the project is not described as being involved in any wrongdoing.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**: The context indicates that the project "is primarily concerned with" certain activities (retention, reintegration, and retraining of older workers), suggesting it is involved with or focused on these areas. This aligns with **Sense 2**, as it indicates the project's area of involvement or interest.

5. **Indexed Sense Selection**: Given that the correct sense is the second one listed, and assuming the indexing starts at 1, the correct index is 2.

The final answer is: {"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}.


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "older" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context is about a project that documents and assesses initiatives to combat age barriers, especially for older workers, and is concerned with the retention, reintegration, and retraining of older workers. The focus is on workers who are considered older in the context of employment and age discrimination.

Let's examine the 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** - This sense fits the context as it refers to individuals who are advanced in years, which aligns with the discussion about older workers.

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** - This sense is not relevant to the context as it pertains to naming conventions rather than age or experience.

3. **sense_key=older%5:00:00:experienced:00 | definition=skilled through long experience | synonyms=old** - This sense could be relevant as it implies that older workers are skilled through long experience.

4. **sense_key=old%3:00:02:: | definition=(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age** - This is a more general definition of "old" and could apply, but it's not directly indexed for "older".

5. & Other senses - The remaining senses either do not directly relate to the context of age or experience in the workforce or are not directly relevant to the comparative form "older".

Given the context, both sense 1 (advanced in years) and sense 3 (skilled through long experience) seem plausible because they both could apply to "older workers". However, the context emphasizes the age aspect and the challenges faced by older workers rather than just their experience.

Sense 1 directly addresses the age aspect with its definition and synonyms like "aged", "elderly", and "senior", which are relevant to the context of discussing age barriers and older workers.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "older" in this context is **1**.

{"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:
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}.


[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:
To determine the best indexed sense for the target word "gender" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage discusses a project by a foundation that aims to analyze age barriers in job recruitment and training. It mentions examining the perspectives of social partners, documenting initiatives to combat age barriers, and assessing the characteristics of age barriers. The sentence containing the target word "gender" is: "The gender and ethnic backgrounds of workers and how these relate to age discrimination are examined." This indicates that "gender" is being used in relation to the characteristics or attributes of workers, alongside their ethnic backgrounds, in the context of age discrimination.

2. **Understanding Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to "gender" as a grammatical category used in inflected languages to govern agreement between nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. The synonym provided is "grammatical gender."
   - **Sense 2**: Defines "gender" as the properties distinguishing organisms based on their reproductive roles, with synonyms "sex" and "sexuality."

3. **Analyzing the Context and Candidate Senses**:
   - The context is discussing the attributes of workers, specifically mentioning "gender and ethnic backgrounds" in relation to age discrimination. This implies a discussion about the social or demographic characteristics of individuals.
   - **Sense 1 (grammatical gender)** doesn't fit the context because the passage is not discussing linguistic properties or grammatical rules.
   - **Sense 2** aligns with the context as it refers to the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles, which can be interpreted in a social context as referring to the sex or gender of individuals. The use of "gender" alongside "ethnic backgrounds" suggests a discussion about demographic or social characteristics.

4. **Making the Choice**:
   - Given the context and the definitions, **Sense 2** is the most appropriate. The passage is discussing the social attributes (gender and ethnic backgrounds) of workers in relation to age discrimination, which aligns with the concept of gender as related to the sex or reproductive roles of individuals, albeit in a social context.

5. **Returning the Answer**:
   - The correct sense index for the chosen sense is **2**.

{"sense_index": 2}