[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: hold
Target surface form: Holding
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: <t>Holding</t> other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=hold%2:42:00:: | definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | synonyms=keep, maintain | examples=keep clean; hold in place
2. sense_key=hold%2:35:00:: | definition=have or hold in one's hands or grip | synonyms=take hold | examples=Hold this bowl for a moment, please; A crazy idea took hold of him
3. sense_key=hold%2:36:00:: | definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=throw, have, make, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
4. sense_key=hold%2:40:00:: | definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | synonyms=have, have got | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters
5. sense_key=hold%2:31:01:: | definition=keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | synonyms=deem, view as, take for | examples=take for granted; view as important
6. sense_key=hold%2:37:00:: | definition=maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | synonyms=harbor, harbour, entertain, nurse | examples=bear a grudge; entertain interesting notions
7. sense_key=hold%2:35:03:: | definition=to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement | synonyms=restrain, confine | examples=This holds the local until the express passengers change trains; About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
8. sense_key=hold%2:40:02:: | definition=secure and keep for possible future use or application | synonyms=retain, keep back, hold back | examples=The landlord retained the security deposit; I reserve the right to disagree
9. sense_key=hold%2:40:04:: | definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | synonyms=bear | examples=She bears the title of Duchess; He held the governorship for almost a decade
10. sense_key=hold%2:35:01:: | definition=be the physical support of; carry the weight of | synonyms=support, sustain, hold up | examples=The beam holds up the roof; He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
11. sense_key=hold%2:42:13:: | definition=contain or hold; have within | synonyms=bear, carry, contain | examples=The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water
12. sense_key=hold%2:42:05:: | definition=have room for; hold without crowding | synonyms=accommodate, admit | examples=This hotel can accommodate 250 guests; The theater admits 300 people
13. sense_key=hold%2:42:01:: | definition=remain in a certain state, position, or condition | examples=The weather held; They held on the road and kept marching
14. sense_key=hold%2:35:02:: | definition=support or hold in a certain manner | synonyms=carry, bear | examples=She holds her head high; He carried himself upright
15. sense_key=hold%2:42:02:: | definition=be valid, applicable, or true | synonyms=prevail, obtain | examples=This theory still holds
16. sense_key=hold%2:31:08:: | definition=assert or affirm | examples=Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
17. sense_key=hold%2:42:07:: | definition=have as a major characteristic | examples=The novel holds many surprises; The book holds in store much valuable advise
18. sense_key=hold%2:42:14:: | definition=be capable of holding or containing | synonyms=contain, take | examples=This box won't take all the items; The flask holds one gallon
19. sense_key=hold%2:41:00:: | definition=arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | synonyms=reserve, book | examples=reserve me a seat on a flight; The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
20. sense_key=hold%2:33:05:: | definition=protect against a challenge or attack | synonyms=defend, guard | examples=Hold that position behind the trees!; Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
21. sense_key=hold%2:32:13:: | definition=bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | synonyms=oblige, bind, obligate | examples=He's held by a contract; I'll hold you by your promise
22. sense_key=hold%2:31:04:: | definition=hold the attention of | examples=The soprano held the audience; This story held our interest
23. sense_key=hold%2:31:10:: | definition=remain committed to | examples=I hold to these ideas
24. sense_key=hold%2:42:08:: | definition=resist or confront with resistance | synonyms=defy, withstand, hold up | examples=The politician defied public opinion; The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
25. sense_key=hold%2:42:04:: | definition=be pertinent or relevant or applicable | synonyms=apply, go for | examples=The same laws apply to you!; This theory holds for all irrational numbers
26. sense_key=hold%2:42:12:: | definition=stop dealing with | examples=hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
27. sense_key=hold%2:41:15:: | definition=lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | synonyms=control, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderate | examples=moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue
28. sense_key=hold%2:41:13:: | definition=keep from departing | examples=Hold the taxi; Hold the horse
29. sense_key=hold%2:41:14:: | definition=take and maintain control over, often by violent means | examples=The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
30. sense_key=hold%2:38:05:: | definition=cause to stop | synonyms=halt, arrest | examples=Halt the engines; Arrest the progress
31. sense_key=hold%2:35:09:: | definition=cover as for protection against noise or smell | examples=She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate; hold one's nose
32. sense_key=hold%2:34:00:: | definition=drink alcohol without showing ill effects | synonyms=carry | examples=He can hold his liquor; he had drunk more than he could carry
33. sense_key=hold%2:33:00:: | definition=aim, point, or direct | examples=Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
34. sense_key=hold%2:32:11:: | definition=declare to be | synonyms=declare, adjudge | examples=She was declared incompetent; judge held that the defendant was innocent
35. sense_key=hold%2:32:15:: | definition=be in accord; be in agreement | synonyms=agree, concur, concord | examples=We agreed on the terms of the settlement; I can't agree with you!
36. sense_key=hold%2:29:04:: | definition=keep from exhaling or expelling | examples=hold your breath

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 "Holding" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..."

The word "Holding" here is used to mean keeping certain factors constant or unchanged while analyzing or considering something else. This usage is akin to maintaining or keeping something in a certain state.

Let's look at the candidate senses provided:

1. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean; hold in place" - This sense matches the usage in the given sentence, as "Holding other factors constant" means keeping them unchanged.

2. have or hold in one's hands or grip - This doesn't fit the context.
3. organize or be responsible for - Not relevant here.
4. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense - Not the best fit.
5. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view - Not directly relevant.
6. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) - While close, it's not the exact usage.
7. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement - Not the best match.
8. secure and keep for possible future use or application - Not directly relevant.
9. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices - Not relevant.
10. be the physical support of; carry the weight of - Not relevant.
11. contain or hold; have within - Not the best fit.
12. have room for; hold without crowding - Not relevant.
13. remain in a certain state, position, or condition - While related, it's not the exact sense used here.
14. support or hold in a certain manner - Not directly relevant.
15. be valid, applicable, or true - Not the best match.
16. assert or affirm - Not relevant.
17. have as a major characteristic - Not directly relevant.
18. be capable of holding or containing - Not relevant.
19. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance - Not relevant.
20. protect against a challenge or attack - Not relevant.
21. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted - Not relevant.
22. hold the attention of - Not relevant.
23. remain committed to - Not the best fit.
24. resist or confront with resistance - Not relevant.
25. be pertinent or relevant or applicable - Not directly relevant.
26. stop dealing with - Not relevant.
27. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits - Not the exact sense.
28. keep from departing - Not relevant.
29. take and maintain control over, often by violent means - Not relevant.
30. cause to stop - Not relevant.
31. cover as for protection against noise or smell - Not relevant.
32. drink alcohol without showing ill effects - Not relevant.
33. aim, point, or direct - Not relevant.
34. declare to be - Not relevant.
35. be in accord; be in agreement - Not relevant.
36. keep from exhaling or expelling - Not relevant.

The closest match is sense_index 1, which corresponds to "keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., keep clean; hold in place." The synonyms provided are "keep, maintain," which aligns with the usage of "Holding" in the given context, meaning to keep other factors constant.

{"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: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding <t>other</t> factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=other%3:00:00:: | definition=not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; - the White Queen | examples=today isn't any other day; the construction of highways and other public works
2. sense_key=other%5:00:00:past:00 | definition=recently past | examples=the other evening
3. sense_key=other%5:00:02:past:00 | definition=belonging to the distant past | synonyms=early, former | examples=the early inhabitants of Europe; former generations
4. sense_key=other%5:00:00:strange:00 | definition=very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; - Lance Morrow | examples=a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail

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 "other" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..."

Here, "other factors" refers to factors not yet mentioned or specified, which are being held constant in the analysis. The context is about analyzing the difference in popular votes between Republican presidential and senatorial candidates, controlling for certain variables.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense is defined as "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied." The examples given include "today isn't any other day" and "the construction of highways and other public works." This sense fits the context because "other factors" refers to factors not already mentioned.

2. The second sense is "recently past," as in "the other evening." This doesn't fit the context because "other factors" isn't referring to a past time.

3. The third sense is "belonging to the distant past," with synonyms "early" and "former." Examples include "the early inhabitants of Europe" and "former generations." This sense doesn't fit because "other factors" isn't about past time or generations.

4. The fourth sense is "very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected." An example is "a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail." This sense doesn't fit the context because "other factors" is not describing something unusual or different in character.

Given the context and the examples, the best fit for "other" is the first sense, which indicates "not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied." This is a common usage in academic and formal writing to refer to variables or factors not specifically identified or mentioned.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "other" in the given context is 1.

{"sense_index": 1}

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

currency: USD

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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: factor
Target surface form: factors
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other <t>factors</t> constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=factor%1:11:00:: | definition=anything that contributes causally to a result | examples=a number of factors determined the outcome
2. sense_key=factor%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract part of something | synonyms=component, constituent, element, ingredient | examples=jealousy was a component of his character; two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
3. sense_key=factor%1:23:00:: | definition=one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer | synonyms=divisor | examples=what are the 4 factors of 6?
4. sense_key=factor%1:18:00:: | definition=a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission | synonyms=agent, broker
5. sense_key=factor%1:23:01:: | definition=any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
6. sense_key=factor%1:09:01:: | definition=an independent variable in statistics
7. sense_key=factor%1:08:00:: | definition=(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity | synonyms=gene, cistron | examples=genes were formerly called factors

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 "factors" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..."

The word "factors" is used here in a statistical or analytical context, where it refers to variables that could influence the outcome of a particular situation or analysis. The phrase "Holding other factors constant" is a common statistical and research methodology expression used to isolate the effect of a specific variable.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Anything that contributes causally to a result.
2. An abstract part of something.
3. One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer.
4. A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.
5. Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together.
6. An independent variable in statistics.
7. A segment of DNA involved in producing a polypeptide chain.

Given the context, "factors" is used to refer to variables or elements that are being controlled or held constant in an analysis. The closest definition is related to variables in a statistical or analytical context.

- Sense 1 ("anything that contributes causally to a result") is plausible because it refers to elements that contribute to an outcome.
- Sense 2 ("an abstract part of something") is also plausible as it can refer to components or elements of a larger whole.
- Sense 6 ("an independent variable in statistics") directly relates to the statistical context implied by the sentence.

Between these, Sense 6 is the most specific and directly relevant to the context, as it refers to an "independent variable in statistics," which aligns with the statistical analysis context.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "factors" in this context is Sense 6.

{"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: constant
Target surface form: constant
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors <t>constant</t>, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=constant%5:00:00:invariable:00 | definition=unvarying in nature | synonyms=changeless, invariant, unvarying | examples=maintained a constant temperature; principles of unvarying validity
2. sense_key=constant%3:00:00:: | definition=steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection | examples=a man constant in adherence to his ideals; a constant lover
3. sense_key=constant%5:00:00:continuous:01 | definition=uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | synonyms=ceaseless, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting | examples=the ceaseless thunder of surf; in constant pain

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 "constant" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..."

Here, "constant" is used in the phrase "Holding other factors constant," which is a common expression in academic and analytical contexts. This phrase means keeping other variables or factors unchanged or unvaried so that the effect of a particular variable can be isolated and studied.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense defines "constant" as "unvarying in nature" with synonyms like "changeless, invariant, unvarying." The example given is "maintained a constant temperature." This sense aligns well with the usage in the given context, where "holding other factors constant" means keeping them unchanged or unvaried.

2. The second sense refers to being "steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection," with an example of "a man constant in adherence to his ideals." This sense does not fit the context of the sentence, as it relates to loyalty or dedication rather than the state of being unchanged.

3. The third sense defines "constant" as "uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing," with synonyms like "ceaseless, incessant, never-ending." The example provided is "the ceaseless thunder of surf." This sense does not match the usage in the sentence, as it describes something ongoing or continuous, rather than something being kept unchanged.

Given the context and the definitions provided, the usage of "constant" in "Holding other factors constant" best matches the first sense, which describes something as being unvarying.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "constant" in the given context is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: incumbency
Target surface form: incumbency
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as <t>incumbency</t> advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=incumbency%1:28:00:: | definition=the term during which some position is held | synonyms=tenure, term of office
2. sense_key=incumbency%1:04:01:: | definition=a duty that is incumbent upon you
3. sense_key=incumbency%1:04:00:: | definition=the office of an incumbent

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: advantage
Target surface form: advantages
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency <t>advantages</t> and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=advantage%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of having a superior or more favorable position | synonyms=vantage | examples=the experience gave him the advantage over me
2. sense_key=advantage%1:23:00:: | definition=(tennis) first point scored after deuce
3. sense_key=advantage%1:07:01:: | definition=benefit resulting from some event or action | synonyms=reward | examples=it turned out to my advantage; reaping the rewards of generosity

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 "advantages" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "advantages" appears is: "Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..." Here, "advantages" is related to "incumbency," which refers to the benefits or favorable conditions that an incumbent (someone currently holding a political office) has.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to "the quality of having a superior or more favorable position." The synonym given is "vantage," and an example is "the experience gave him the advantage over me." This sense implies a comparative superiority or benefit.
   - **Sense 2**: Is specific to tennis, referring to "first point scored after deuce." This is clearly unrelated to the context provided.
   - **Sense 3**: Defines "benefit resulting from some event or action," with "reward" as a synonym. An example given is "it turned out to my advantage." This sense focuses on the positive outcome or gain from a particular situation or action.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context discusses political advantages related to incumbency. "Incumbency advantages" refers to the benefits or favorable conditions that current office holders have over their challengers.
   - **Sense 2** is irrelevant due to its specificity to tennis.
   - Both **Sense 1** and **Sense 3** could potentially fit, as they both relate to having a favorable position or gaining a benefit. However, "incumbency advantages" specifically refers to the benefits or superior position that incumbents have, aligning closely with the idea of having a more favorable position due to being in office.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - **Sense 1** ("the quality of having a superior or more favorable position") is the most appropriate because "incumbency advantages" refers to the superior or more favorable position that incumbents have compared to their challengers. This matches the context and usage in the sentence.
   - The indexed sense for "advantage%1:07:00::" is **1**.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "advantages" in the given 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: regional
Target surface form: regional
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and <t>regional</t> factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=regional%3:01:00:: | definition=characteristic of a region | examples=regional flora
2. sense_key=regional%5:00:00:territorial:00 | definition=related or limited to a particular region | examples=a regional dialect

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 "regional" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "regional" appears is: "Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..." Here, "regional factors" is used alongside "incumbency advantages," suggesting that both are variables being controlled for in the analysis. The discussion revolves around electoral outcomes and political factors at the state level.

2. **Understanding the Term "regional"**: The term "regional" refers to something related to or characteristic of a particular region. In this context, "regional factors" likely refers to factors that vary by region or are specific to certain regions.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "characteristic of a region" with an example of "regional flora." This sense emphasizes the characteristic or feature of a region.
   - **Sense 2**: "related or limited to a particular region" with an example of "a regional dialect." This sense focuses on something being confined or associated with a specific region.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Both provided senses convey the idea of something being associated with a region. However, the context here is about political analysis and factors influencing electoral outcomes at a state level. "Regional factors" could encompass a variety of elements, including political, socio-economic, or cultural characteristics specific to or varying across different regions.
   - The term "regional" in the given context is more about factors that are related to or vary by region rather than being a characteristic inherent to a region. Thus, it aligns more with the notion of being "related or limited to a particular region," which can include a wide array of factors (political, socio-economic, etc.) that are relevant in the context of state-level electoral analysis.

5. **Indexed Sense Selection**: The first sense (1. sense_key=regional%3:01:00::) is about being characteristic of a region, and the second sense (2. sense_key=regional%5:00:00:territorial:00) is about being related or limited to a particular region. The context suggests that "regional factors" are factors related to or varying across different regions, which makes the second sense more appropriate.

Given the context and the definitions, the best choice is the second sense.

{"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: factor
Target surface form: factors
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional <t>factors</t>, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=factor%1:11:00:: | definition=anything that contributes causally to a result | examples=a number of factors determined the outcome
2. sense_key=factor%1:09:00:: | definition=an abstract part of something | synonyms=component, constituent, element, ingredient | examples=jealousy was a component of his character; two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
3. sense_key=factor%1:23:00:: | definition=one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer | synonyms=divisor | examples=what are the 4 factors of 6?
4. sense_key=factor%1:18:00:: | definition=a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission | synonyms=agent, broker
5. sense_key=factor%1:23:01:: | definition=any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
6. sense_key=factor%1:09:01:: | definition=an independent variable in statistics
7. sense_key=factor%1:08:00:: | definition=(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity | synonyms=gene, cistron | examples=genes were formerly called factors

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 "factors" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..."

The target word "factors" is used in the context of statistical analysis or a similar quantitative examination, where variables are being considered.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. Anything that contributes causally to a result.
2. An abstract part of something.
3. One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer.
4. A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.
5. Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together.
6. An independent variable in statistics.
7. A segment of DNA involved in producing a polypeptide chain.

The context suggests that "factors" refers to variables or elements that are being controlled for or considered in the analysis. The phrase "Holding other factors constant" is a common statistical and analytical technique to isolate the effect of a particular variable.

Senses 3, 4, 5, and 7 are less likely because they refer to very specific and different contexts (mathematical division, business, genetics) that don't directly fit the usage here.

Sense 6, "an independent variable in statistics," is very plausible because it directly relates to statistical analysis. However, the term "factors" is used more broadly here, not just limited to independent variables.

Sense 1, "anything that contributes causally to a result," and Sense 2, "an abstract part of something," both could potentially fit, but Sense 1 is more aligned with the context of variables or elements that influence an outcome.

Given the context, "factors" is being used to refer to elements or variables that are being held constant to examine the effect of another variable. This aligns closely with Sense 1, as it refers to anything that contributes causally to a result, and is often used in the context of analysis to refer to variables or elements being considered.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "factors" in this context is Sense 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: difference
Target surface form: difference
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the <t>difference</t> between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=difference%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being unlike or dissimilar | examples=there are many differences between jazz and rock
2. sense_key=difference%1:11:00:: | definition=a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | synonyms=deviation, divergence, departure | examples=the deviation from the mean
3. sense_key=difference%1:10:00:: | definition=a disagreement or argument about something important | synonyms=dispute, difference of opinion, conflict | examples=he had a dispute with his wife; there were irreconcilable differences
4. sense_key=difference%1:24:00:: | definition=a significant change | examples=the difference in her is amazing; his support made a real difference
5. sense_key=difference%1:23:00:: | definition=the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend | synonyms=remainder

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 "difference" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..."

Here, "difference" refers to the result of subtracting the popular votes for Republican senatorial candidates from the popular votes for Republican presidential candidates. This operation yields a numerical value representing the margin or gap between the two.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The quality of being unlike or dissimilar. This sense doesn't directly relate to a numerical result.
2. A variation that deviates from the standard or norm. While this involves a comparison, it doesn't directly imply a subtraction or a numerical result.
3. A disagreement or argument about something important. This sense is unrelated to the numerical context provided.
4. A significant change. The context doesn't discuss a change over time or a transformation.
5. The number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend. This directly corresponds to the operation implied in the sentence.

Given the context, the "difference" is clearly about the numerical result of a subtraction operation, comparing the popular votes for two different types of Republican candidates.

Therefore, the best sense for "difference" in this context is related to the numerical outcome of subtraction.

{"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: popular
Target surface form: popular
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between <t>popular</t> votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=popular%3:00:00:: | definition=regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public | examples=a popular tourist attraction; a popular girl
2. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large | examples=the popular vote; popular representation
3. sense_key=popular%5:00:01:common:01 | definition=representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | synonyms=democratic | examples=democratic art forms; a democratic or popular movement
4. sense_key=popular%5:00:00:nonclassical:00 | definition=(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | synonyms=pop

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 word "popular" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "...the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election..."

Here, "popular votes" refers to votes cast by the general public or citizens at large.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense refers to being "regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public." This doesn't directly relate to the context of voting.
2. The second sense is defined as "carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large," with the example "the popular vote." This matches the context of the sentence, which discusses votes cast by the people.
3. The third sense refers to "representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large." While related to the concept of the people, it's more about representation or appeal rather than the act of voting itself.
4. The fourth sense is related to music or art being "new and of general appeal," which is not relevant to the context.

Given the context and the examples provided, the sentence is discussing votes cast by the general public. The most relevant definition is "carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large," as directly exemplified by "the popular vote."

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "popular" in this context is the second sense.

{"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: vote
Target surface form: votes
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular <t>votes</t> for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=vote%1:04:00:: | definition=a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | synonyms=ballot, voting, balloting | examples=there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person
2. sense_key=vote%1:04:01:: | definition=the opinion of a group as determined by voting | examples=they put the question to a vote
3. sense_key=vote%1:07:00:: | definition=a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | synonyms=right to vote, suffrage | examples=American women got the vote in 1920
4. sense_key=vote%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of voters who have the same interests | examples=he failed to get the Black vote
5. sense_key=vote%1:09:00:: | definition=the total number of voters who participated | synonyms=voter turnout | examples=they are expecting a large vote

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 "votes" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence discusses the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election. The context revolves around electoral processes and the comparison of votes received by different candidates.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: Refers to a choice made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative. Synonyms include ballot, voting, and balloting. Example: "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion."
   - **Sense 2**: Represents the opinion of a group as determined by voting. Example: "they put the question to a vote."
   - **Sense 3**: Pertains to a legal right guaranteed by specific amendments to the US Constitution. Synonyms include right to vote and suffrage. Example: "American women got the vote in 1920."
   - **Sense 4**: Denotes a body of voters who have the same interests. Example: "he failed to get the Black vote."
   - **Sense 5**: Indicates the total number of voters who participated. Synonym: voter turnout. Example: "they are expecting a large vote."

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - The context mentions "popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates," which directly relates to the count or number of votes received by candidates.
   - **Sense 1** ("a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative") fits well because it involves counting votes, and the context is about comparing the votes received by different Republican candidates.
   - **Sense 5** ("the total number of voters who participated") could also be considered relevant as it relates to the count of votes. However, the specific focus is on the votes for particular candidates rather than the total turnout.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context directly refers to the count of votes for specific candidates, aligning with **Sense 1**, which involves the count of people in favor of each alternative.
   - The discussion is about the difference in votes between candidates, not about the right to vote (**Sense 3**), a collective voting group (**Sense 4**), or the total voter turnout (**Sense 5**), although **Sense 5** is related, it's not as directly relevant as **Sense 1**.
   - **Sense 2** is less relevant as it refers to the outcome or decision made by voting rather than the count of votes.

Given the context and the definitions, **Sense 1** is the most appropriate as it directly relates to the count of votes for different candidates.

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: republican
Target surface form: Republican
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for <t>Republican</t> presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=republican%3:01:01:: | definition=relating to or belonging to the Republican Party | examples=a Republican senator; Republican party politics
2. sense_key=republican%5:00:00:democratic:00 | definition=having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; - United States Constitution; ; - Philip Marsh; -Nathaniel Hawthorne | examples=the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government; a very republican notion

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 "Republican" in the given context, let's analyze the information provided.

The context discusses political parties, specifically comparing Democrats and Republicans in various aspects such as attendance rates on roll-call votes, allocation of personal staff to district offices, and voting patterns. The text mentions "Republican House attendance rate," "Republican candidates for the Senate," and "GOP candidates for president" being compared to "Republican candidates for the Senate." GOP stands for Grand Old Party, a common nickname for the Republican Party.

The candidate senses provided are:
1. Relating to or belonging to the Republican Party.
2. Having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government.

Given the context, the term "Republican" is used to refer to members or candidates of the Republican Party. The discussion revolves around party politics, comparing the behaviors and electoral outcomes of Democrats and Republicans. The use of "GOP candidates" alongside "Republican candidates" further reinforces that "Republican" refers to the Republican Party.

The first sense directly relates to the Republican Party, matching the context provided. The second sense pertains to a broader, more general concept of republicanism as a form of government, which is not the focus of the given text.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "Republican" in this context is the one that relates to the Republican Party.

{"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: presidential
Target surface form: presidential
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican <t>presidential</t> and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=presidential%3:01:00:: | definition=relating to a president or presidency | examples=presidential aides; presidential veto
2. sense_key=presidential%3:00:00:: | definition=befitting a president | examples=criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

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 "presidential" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "presidential" appears is: "...the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election...". Here, "presidential" is used to describe candidates, specifically contrasting them with senatorial candidates. The context suggests a relation to the presidency or the role of a president.

2. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "relating to a president or presidency" with examples like "presidential aides; presidential veto". This sense directly relates to the office or role of a president.
   - **Sense 2**: "befitting a president" with an example "criticized the candidate for not looking presidential". This sense is about having the qualities or appearance suitable for a president.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - In the given context, "presidential" is used to distinguish between candidates running for president and those running for the Senate. It directly relates to the office of the president.
   - The usage here aligns with the first sense, as it refers to candidates for the presidency, not necessarily describing their qualities or appearance.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context requires a sense that relates to the presidency or the role of a president, not the qualities befitting a president.
   - Therefore, the first sense ("relating to a president or presidency") is the most appropriate.

5. **Indexed Sense**:
   - The first sense provided is indexed as "1".

Given the instructions and the analysis above, the response should be formatted as a JSON object indicating the chosen sense index.

{"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: candidate
Target surface form: candidates
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial <t>candidates</t> in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=candidate%1:18:01:: | definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. sense_key=candidate%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

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 "candidates" in the given context, let's analyze the provided information step by step.

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence discusses the difference in voter preference between Republican presidential candidates and Republican Senate candidates in relation to the federal government's tax burden per state. The context revolves around political elections and candidates running for different offices.

2. **Sense Definitions**:
   - Sense 1: A politician who is running for public office. Synonyms include "campaigner" and "nominee".
   - Sense 2: Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.). Synonym is "prospect".

3. **Applying Definitions to Context**:
   - The context clearly refers to individuals running for public offices, specifically the presidency and the Senate.
   - Both Sense 1 and Sense 2 could potentially fit this context since they both relate to individuals running for or being considered for offices.
   - However, Sense 1 is more specific to politicians running for public office, which directly aligns with the context of presidential and Senate elections.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - Given that "candidates" refers to individuals running for specific public offices (president and Senate), Sense 1 ("a politician who is running for public office") is the most appropriate.
   - The first sense is indexed as "1", so the best indexed sense for "candidates" in the given context is "1".

Therefore, the JSON response 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: state
Target surface form: states
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in <t>states</t> conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=state%1:15:01:: | definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. sense_key=state%1:03:00:: | definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. sense_key=state%1:14:01:: | definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. sense_key=state%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. sense_key=state%1:26:02:: | definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. sense_key=state%1:26:01:: | definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. sense_key=state%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. sense_key=state%1:14:02:: | definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

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: conduct
Target surface form: conducting
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states <t>conducting</t> a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=conduct%2:41:00:: | definition=direct the course of; manage or control | synonyms=carry on, deal | examples=You cannot conduct business like this
2. sense_key=conduct%2:36:00:: | definition=lead, as in the performance of a composition | synonyms=lead, direct | examples=conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years
3. sense_key=conduct%2:41:01:: | definition=behave in a certain manner | synonyms=behave, acquit, bear, deport, comport, carry | examples=She carried herself well; he bore himself with dignity
4. sense_key=conduct%2:38:01:: | definition=take somebody somewhere | synonyms=lead, take, direct, guide | examples=We lead him to our chief; can you take me to the main entrance?
5. sense_key=conduct%2:38:00:: | definition=transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | synonyms=impart, transmit, convey, carry, channel | examples=Sound carries well over water; The airwaves carry the sound
6. sense_key=conduct%2:36:04:: | definition=lead musicians in the performance of | examples=Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor; she cannot conduct modern pieces

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 "conducting" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "...the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state..."

Here, "conducting" is used in the context of states holding or carrying out a Senate election.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense is "direct the course of; manage or control" with synonyms "carry on, deal". The example given is "You cannot conduct business like this." This sense fits the context of managing or carrying out an election.

2. The second and sixth senses relate to leading musicians, which doesn't fit the context.

3. The third sense is "behave in a certain manner" with synonyms that include "carry". While "carry" can sometimes mean to conduct or hold something like an election, the primary meaning here relates to behavior, which doesn't directly fit.

4. The fourth sense involves taking somebody somewhere, which doesn't directly apply to the context of conducting an election.

5. The fifth sense is about transmitting or serving as a medium for transmission, which doesn't fit the context.

Given the context, "conducting a Senate election" aligns most closely with managing or carrying out an election. The first sense ("direct the course of; manage or control") is the most appropriate as it relates to managing or carrying out an activity or event, such as an election.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "conducting" in this context is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: election
Target surface form: election
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate <t>election</t> turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=election%1:04:01:: | definition=a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | examples=the results of the election will be announced tonight
2. sense_key=election%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice | examples=her election of medicine as a profession
3. sense_key=election%1:26:00:: | definition=the status or fact of being elected | examples=they celebrated his election
4. sense_key=election%1:09:00:: | definition=the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

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 "election" in the given context, let's analyze the context and the provided candidate senses.

The context discusses various aspects related to political parties, legislative attendance, staffing decisions, and voting patterns, particularly focusing on the differences between Democrats and Republicans. The specific sentence with the target word is: "the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state."

1. The first candidate sense is defined as "a vote to select the winner of a position or political office." The example given is "the results of the election will be announced tonight." This sense aligns closely with the context, as it refers to the process of voting to select candidates for political offices, which is directly relevant to the discussion about Senate elections.

2. The second sense refers to "the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice," with an example of choosing a profession. This does not directly relate to the political context provided.

3. The third sense is "the status or fact of being elected," with an example of celebrating someone's election. While related to the outcome of an election process, it doesn't directly fit the context of "conducting a Senate election," which refers to the process rather than the outcome.

4. The fourth sense is related to a theological concept and is not relevant to the political context.

Given the context and the examples, the most appropriate sense is the first one, as it directly relates to the process of voting to select political office holders, which is what "conducting a Senate election" refers to.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for the target word "election" is the first one.

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: turn_out
Target surface form: turns out
Context:
Second, if the key assumption is valid, Democrats should have lower attendance rates on roll-call votes than Republicans do to the extent that such votes reflect national policy making and that participating in such votes takes away from the time a legislator could otherwise devote to local benefit - seeking. This is indeed what the data indicate, particularly in the case of the House. The Democratic House attendance rate has not exceeded the Republican House attendance rate since 1959. Finally, as shown in the table, Democrats allocate a higher proportion of their personal staffs to district offices -- where local benefit - seeking duties matter more and national policy making activities matter less relative to Washington offices. An examination of changes in personal staffing decisions in the Senate between 1986 and 1987 -LRB- when control of that body changed party hands -RRB-, moreover, reveals that the personal staffing differences noted in the table can not be attributed to the disproportionate control Democrats exercise, due to their majority - party status, over other resources such as committee staff. An additional piece of evidence from the Senate: Holding other factors constant, such as incumbency advantages and regional factors, the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election <t>turns out</t> to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state -LRB- a progressive tax rate hits higher - income states harder -RRB-. Put more simply, GOP candidates for president are looked on more kindly by voters than Republican candidates for the Senate when the prisoner's sentence is more severe.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=turn_out%2:42:00:: | definition=be shown or be found to be | synonyms=prove, turn up | examples=She proved to be right; The medicine turned out to save her life
2. sense_key=turn_out%2:42:01:: | definition=prove to be in the result or end | examples=It turns out that he was right
3. sense_key=turn_out%2:36:01:: | definition=produce quickly or regularly, usually with machinery | examples=This factory turns out saws
4. sense_key=turn_out%2:42:02:: | definition=result or end | synonyms=come out | examples=How will the game turn out?
5. sense_key=turn_out%2:30:00:: | definition=come, usually in answer to an invitation or summons | examples=How many people turned out that evening?
6. sense_key=turn_out%2:36:00:: | definition=bring forth, | synonyms=bear | examples=The apple tree bore delicious apples this year; The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
7. sense_key=turn_out%2:35:00:: | definition=put out or expel from a place | synonyms=eject, chuck out, exclude, turf out, boot out | examples=The unruly student was excluded from the game
8. sense_key=turn_out%2:41:03:: | definition=come and gather for a public event | examples=Hundreds of thousands turned out for the anti-war rally in New York
9. sense_key=turn_out%2:40:03:: | definition=outfit or equip, as with accessories | examples=The actors were turned out lavishly
10. sense_key=turn_out%2:38:00:: | definition=turn outward | synonyms=splay, spread out, rotate | examples=These birds can splay out their toes; ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees
11. sense_key=turn_out%2:35:01:: | definition=cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch | synonyms=switch off, cut, turn off | examples=Turn off the stereo, please; cut the engine
12. sense_key=turn_out%2:29:00:: | definition=get up and out of bed | synonyms=get up, arise, uprise, rise | examples=I get up at 7 A.M. every day; They rose early

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 "turns out" in the given context, let's analyze the sentence and the provided candidate senses.

The sentence is: "the difference between popular votes for Republican presidential and senatorial candidates in states conducting a Senate election turns out to be a positive function of how onerous the federal government's tax burden is per state"

Here, "turns out" is used to indicate that something is revealed or proven to be true as a result of some analysis or examination. The phrase is followed by "to be," which is a common construction used with certain senses of "turn out."

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **be shown or be found to be** - This sense fits the context as it implies that something is revealed or proven to be true. The example "She proved to be right" is similar in structure and meaning.
2. **prove to be in the result or end** - This sense also fits as it indicates that something is found to be true upon examination or at the end of a process. The example "It turns out that he was right" is very similar.
3. **produce quickly or regularly, usually with machinery** - This sense doesn't fit the context as it relates to manufacturing or production, not to the revelation of a fact or result.
4. **result or end** - While this sense could potentially fit in some contexts, the specific construction "turns out to be" is more closely aligned with senses that imply revelation or proof.
5. Other senses relate to different meanings such as attending an event, producing something, expelling someone, etc., which do not fit the given context.

The given context and the construction "turns out to be" are most closely aligned with **sense 1: be shown or be found to be** and **sense 2: prove to be in the result or end**. Between these, **sense 2** is more appropriate because it directly relates to the outcome or result of a situation or analysis, which is the case here.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "turns out" in the given context is **2**.

{"sense_index": 2}