[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: tablet
Target surface form: tablet
Context:
This document is a summary of the European Public Assessment Report. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each <t>tablet</t> is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=tablet%1:06:02:: | definition=a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
2. sense_key=tablet%1:27:00:: | definition=a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge | synonyms=pad, pad of paper
3. sense_key=tablet%1:06:01:: | definition=a small flat compressed cake of some substance | examples=a tablet of soap
4. sense_key=tablet%1:06:00:: | definition=a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet | synonyms=pill, lozenge, tab

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The context is about a medicine called Cerenia, which is used for veterinary purposes. It mentions that Cerenia is available as a tablet or as a solution for injection. The description of the tablets includes details such as their color, score lines, and markings.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The target word is "tablet," and it is used in the context of a medicinal product.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=tablet%1:06:02::**: Refers to a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription. This does not fit the medicinal context.
   - **2. sense_key=tablet%1:27:00::**: Refers to a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge (pad or pad of paper). This is unrelated to the context of medicine or a medicinal product form.
   - **3. sense_key=tablet%1:06:01::**: Describes a small flat compressed cake of some substance. While this could potentially refer to a medicinal form, the example given is "a tablet of soap," which is not medicinal.
   - **4. sense_key=tablet%1:06:00::**: Defines a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. The synonyms provided are "pill," "lozenge," and "tab," all of which are related to medicinal forms.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "tablet" refers to a form of medicine.
   - Sense 4 directly relates to a medicinal context, aligning with the description of Cerenia being a medicine and the "tablet" being one of its forms.
   - The description of the tablets (e.g., having a score line, being marked with a logo and quantity of the active substance) fits with the understanding of a medicinal tablet.

Given the context and the definitions provided, the most appropriate sense for "tablet" is the one related to a dose of medicine.

The best indexed sense is **4**, which corresponds to the definition of a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet.

{"sense_index": 4}


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: marked
Target surface form: marked
Context:
This document is a summary of the European Public Assessment Report. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is <t>marked</t> with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=marked%5:00:00:noticeable:00 | definition=strongly marked; easily noticeable | synonyms=pronounced | examples=walked with a marked limp; a pronounced flavor of cinnamon
2. sense_key=marked%5:00:00:conspicuous:00 | definition=singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate | examples=a marked man
3. sense_key=marked%3:00:00:: | definition=having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination | examples=played with marked cards; a scar-marked face

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}.

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: side
Target surface form: side
Context:
This document is a summary of the European Public Assessment Report. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one <t>side</t> and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=side%1:15:02:: | definition=a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location | examples=they always sat on the right side of the church; he never left my side
2. sense_key=side%1:14:00:: | definition=one of two or more contesting groups | examples=the Confederate side was prepared to attack
3. sense_key=side%1:08:00:: | definition=either the left or right half of a body | examples=he had a pain in his side
4. sense_key=side%1:15:00:: | definition=a surface forming part of the outside of an object | synonyms=face | examples=he examined all sides of the crystal; dew dripped from the face of the leaf
5. sense_key=side%1:06:00:: | definition=an extended outer surface of an object | examples=he turned the box over to examine the bottom side; they painted all four sides of the house
6. sense_key=side%1:09:00:: | definition=an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect) | examples=he was on the heavy side; he is on the purchasing side of the business
7. sense_key=side%1:15:01:: | definition=a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure | examples=the hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side
8. sense_key=side%1:14:01:: | definition=a family line of descent | examples=he gets his brains from his father's side
9. sense_key=side%1:13:00:: | definition=a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food | synonyms=side of meat
10. sense_key=side%1:10:00:: | definition=an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | synonyms=position | examples=there are two sides to every question
11. sense_key=side%1:17:01:: | definition=an elevated geological formation | synonyms=slope, incline | examples=he climbed the steep slope; the house was built on the side of a mountain
12. sense_key=side%1:11:00:: | definition=(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist | synonyms=English

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The text describes a medicinal product, Cerenia, which contains maropitant. It is available in two forms: tablets and a solution for injection. The description focuses on the physical characteristics of the tablets, mentioning that they are pale-orange, have a score line on both sides, and are marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with specific letters and the quantity of maropitant on the other side.

2. **Target Word Context**: The target word "side" is used in the context of describing the tablets. Specifically, it mentions "one side" and "the other side" of the tablets, indicating different surfaces of the tablets are being referred to.

3. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **1. a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location**: Not directly relevant as the context is about the physical description of tablets.
   - **4. a surface forming part of the outside of an object**: This sense is relevant because it refers to surfaces of an object, and the context is about the surfaces of tablets.
   - **5. an extended outer surface of an object**: This is also a plausible sense as it talks about outer surfaces, and the tablets are objects being described.
   - Other senses relate to more abstract concepts (like groups, aspects, opinions), body parts, geometric figures, family lines, or specific sports terminology, which don't directly fit the context of describing tablet surfaces.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - Both senses 4 and 5 seem applicable because they relate to the surfaces of objects. However, sense 4 ("a surface forming part of the outside of an object") is more specific to the context because it directly refers to surfaces of objects, and the examples given ("he examined all sides of the crystal; dew dripped from the face of the leaf") illustrate its usage in describing various surfaces of objects.
   - Sense 5 ("an extended outer surface of an object") could also apply, but it tends to refer more to larger or more extensive surfaces or to the sides of objects when they are considered in a more general or less specific manner.

5. **Decision**: The most appropriate sense for "side" in this context is **4. a surface forming part of the outside of an object** because it accurately describes the usage of "side" when referring to the different surfaces of the tablets.

The best indexed sense for "side" is 4.

{"sense_index": 4}


[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: letter
Target surface form: letters
Context:
This document is a summary of the European Public Assessment Report. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the <t>letters</t> MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=letter%1:10:00:: | definition=a written message addressed to a person or organization | synonyms=missive | examples=mailed an indignant letter to the editor
2. sense_key=letter%1:10:01:: | definition=the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | synonyms=letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character | examples=his grandmother taught him his letters
3. sense_key=letter%1:18:00:: | definition=owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
4. sense_key=letter%1:10:03:: | definition=a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention) | examples=he followed instructions to the letter; he obeyed the letter of the law
5. sense_key=letter%1:10:02:: | definition=an award earned by participation in a school sport | synonyms=varsity letter | examples=he won letters in three sports

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: quantity
Target surface form: quantity
Context:
This document is a summary of the European Public Assessment Report. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the <t>quantity</t> of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=quantity%1:03:00:: | definition=how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | synonyms=measure, amount
2. sense_key=quantity%1:07:00:: | definition=an adequate or large amount | examples=he had a quantity of ammunition
3. sense_key=quantity%1:09:01:: | definition=the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The passage describes a medicinal product, Cerenia, which contains the active substance maropitant. It details the physical characteristics of the tablets, including that each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "quantity" here refers to the amount of maropitant in the tablet.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=quantity%1:03:00::**: This sense is defined as "how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify." The synonyms provided are "measure" and "amount." This definition aligns well with the context, as the "quantity of maropitant" refers to the amount of maropitant in the tablet.
   - **2. sense_key=quantity%1:07:00::**: This sense refers to "an adequate or large amount." An example given is "he had a quantity of ammunition." This sense implies a certain magnitude or sufficiency, which doesn't directly fit the context of labeling a specific amount on a tablet.
   - **3. sense_key=quantity%1:09:01::**: This sense is related to the mathematical concept of something having a magnitude and being representable in mathematical expressions. While related to the concept of amount, it's more abstract and not directly related to the physical labeling of a product.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context requires a sense that refers to the amount of a substance (maropitant) that is indicated on the tablet.
   - Sense 1 directly refers to the amount or measure of something, which fits the context of indicating how much maropitant is in a tablet.
   - Sense 2 implies a more general or possibly large amount, which doesn't directly fit the context of specifying the amount on a tablet.
   - Sense 3 is more abstract and related to mathematical concepts, not directly relevant to the physical act of labeling the quantity on a medicinal product.

Given the context and the definitions, **Sense 1** is the most appropriate as it directly relates to the "amount" or "measure" of maropitant indicated on the tablets.

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

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
This document is a summary of the European Public Assessment Report. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the <t>other</t> side. What is Cerenia used for?

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}.


[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: side
Target surface form: side
Context:
This document is a summary of the European Public Assessment Report. It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other <t>side</t>. What is Cerenia used for?

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=side%1:15:02:: | definition=a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location | examples=they always sat on the right side of the church; he never left my side
2. sense_key=side%1:14:00:: | definition=one of two or more contesting groups | examples=the Confederate side was prepared to attack
3. sense_key=side%1:08:00:: | definition=either the left or right half of a body | examples=he had a pain in his side
4. sense_key=side%1:15:00:: | definition=a surface forming part of the outside of an object | synonyms=face | examples=he examined all sides of the crystal; dew dripped from the face of the leaf
5. sense_key=side%1:06:00:: | definition=an extended outer surface of an object | examples=he turned the box over to examine the bottom side; they painted all four sides of the house
6. sense_key=side%1:09:00:: | definition=an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect) | examples=he was on the heavy side; he is on the purchasing side of the business
7. sense_key=side%1:15:01:: | definition=a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure | examples=the hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side
8. sense_key=side%1:14:01:: | definition=a family line of descent | examples=he gets his brains from his father's side
9. sense_key=side%1:13:00:: | definition=a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food | synonyms=side of meat
10. sense_key=side%1:10:00:: | definition=an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | synonyms=position | examples=there are two sides to every question
11. sense_key=side%1:17:01:: | definition=an elevated geological formation | synonyms=slope, incline | examples=he climbed the steep slope; the house was built on the side of a mountain
12. sense_key=side%1:11:00:: | definition=(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist | synonyms=English

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The text discusses a medicine called Cerenia, its composition, and its usage. Specifically, it mentions that the tablets of Cerenia "have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved" and "Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side." The focus is on the physical attributes and markings on the tablets.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The target word "side" is used in the context of describing the physical attributes of the tablets, specifically how they are marked.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location**: Not directly relevant as the context is not about locations relative to a center.
   - **4. a surface forming part of the outside of an object**: This is a plausible sense as it refers to the surface of an object, which aligns with the description of the tablet's surfaces being marked.
   - **5. an extended outer surface of an object**: This sense is also relevant as it talks about the outer surface of an object, which could apply to the sides of a tablet.
   - Other senses relate to more abstract concepts (like groups, aspects, opinions), body parts, geometric figures, family lines, or specific sports terminology, which don't directly fit the context of describing a tablet's physical attributes.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - Between senses 4 and 5, which are the most relevant, **sense 5: an extended outer surface of an object** is more appropriate. The context describes the tablet having markings on its sides, implying the outer surfaces of the tablet. The example given under sense 5 ("they painted all four sides of the house") illustrates the use of "side" to refer to the outer surfaces of an object, similar to how it's used to describe the tablet.

5. **Indexed Sense Selection**: Sense 5 corresponds to the definition "an extended outer surface of an object" with a sense key of `side%1:06:00::`. The index of this sense is **5**.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for the target word "side" in the given context is {"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: use
Target surface form: used
Context:
It explains how the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) assessed the studies performed, to reach their recommendations on how to use the medicine. What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia <t>used</t> for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=use%2:34:01:: | definition=put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | synonyms=utilize, utilise, apply, employ | examples=use your head!; we only use Spanish at home
2. sense_key=use%2:34:02:: | definition=take or consume (regularly or habitually) | synonyms=habituate | examples=She uses drugs rarely
3. sense_key=use%2:34:00:: | definition=use up, consume fully | synonyms=expend | examples=The legislature expended its time on school questions
4. sense_key=use%2:41:14:: | definition=seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage | examples=She uses her influential friends to get jobs; The president's wife used her good connections
5. sense_key=use%2:41:04:: | definition=avail oneself to | synonyms=practice, apply | examples=apply a principle; practice a religion
6. sense_key=use%2:41:03:: | definition=habitually do something (use only in the past tense) | examples=She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally; I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The text discusses a medicinal product called Cerenia, its composition, form, and function. The specific sentence with the target word is "What is Cerenia used for?" followed by "Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting." This indicates the context is about the purpose or application of Cerenia.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "used" is in the context of "used for," which typically indicates the purpose or function of something.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose**: This definition aligns with asking about the purpose or function of something. The synonyms (utilize, utilise, apply, employ) and examples ("use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home") suggest employing something for its intended purpose.
   - **2. take or consume (regularly or habitually)**: This involves habitual consumption, not directly related to the purpose or function.
   - **3. use up, consume fully**: This implies depletion or complete consumption, not relevant to the context of "used for."
   - **4. seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage**: This involves exploiting something for a benefit, not directly related to the purpose of an object or substance.
   - **5. avail oneself to**: This involves making use of something, often abstract (like a principle or religion), which is somewhat related but not directly about the purpose or function.
   - **6. habitually do something (use only in the past tense)**: This is about past habitual actions, not relevant to "used for."

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**: The sentence "What is Cerenia used for?" is inquiring about the purpose or function of Cerenia. The most relevant definition is "put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose," which corresponds to **sense_index = 1**.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "used" in the given context 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: mean
Target surface form: means
Context:
What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this <t>means</t> that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mean%2:32:01:: | definition=mean or intend to express or convey | synonyms=intend | examples=You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?
2. sense_key=mean%2:42:00:: | definition=have as a logical consequence | synonyms=entail, imply | examples=The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
3. sense_key=mean%2:32:03:: | definition=denote or connote | synonyms=intend, signify, stand for | examples=`maison' means `house' in French; An example sentence would show what this word means
4. sense_key=mean%2:31:00:: | definition=have in mind as a purpose | synonyms=intend, think | examples=I mean no harm; I only meant to help you
5. sense_key=mean%2:42:03:: | definition=have a specified degree of importance | examples=My ex-husband means nothing to me; Happiness means everything
6. sense_key=mean%2:31:01:: | definition=intend to refer to | synonyms=think of, have in mind | examples=I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France; Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!
7. sense_key=mean%2:31:05:: | definition=destine or designate for a certain purpose | examples=These flowers were meant for you

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

The sentence is: "Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting."

Here, "means" is used to explain or define what "Cerenia is an anti-emetic" implies or signifies. The context is about explaining the function or effect of being an "anti-emetic."

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense is about intending to express or convey. While related, the sentence is more about explaining a consequence or a definition rather than just expressing or conveying an intention.

2. The second sense involves having a logical consequence. The sentence does imply a consequence or an explanation of what being an "anti-emetic" entails.

3. The third sense is about denoting or connoting. The word "means" here is used to signify or explain what "anti-emetic" denotes or implies, which fits the context.

4. The fourth sense is about having something in mind as a purpose. The context doesn't directly relate to the purpose or intention behind something.

5. The fifth sense is about having a specified degree of importance, which doesn't directly apply to the given context.

6. The sixth sense involves intending to refer to something, which is somewhat relevant but not the best fit because "means" is used more to explain or define rather than to refer to something directly.

7. The seventh sense is about destinating or designating something for a certain purpose, which doesn't directly apply to the context.

Given the context and the examples, the sentence "Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting" is best explained by the third sense, which involves denoting or connoting. The word "means" is used here to signify that being an "anti-emetic" implies or signifies stopping vomiting. An example sentence provided for this sense, "An example sentence would show what this word means," aligns with the explanatory or definitional use of "means" in the given context.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "means" in the context is the third sense.

{"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: stop
Target surface form: stops
Context:
What is Cerenia? Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it <t>stops</t> vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=stop%2:38:00:: | definition=come to a halt, stop moving | synonyms=halt | examples=the car stopped; She stopped in front of a store window
2. sense_key=stop%2:42:00:: | definition=put an end to a state or an activity | synonyms=discontinue, cease, give up, quit, lay off | examples=Quit teasing your little brother
3. sense_key=stop%2:41:00:: | definition=stop from happening or developing | synonyms=halt, block, kibosh | examples=Block his election; Halt the process
4. sense_key=stop%2:38:02:: | definition=interrupt a trip | synonyms=stop over | examples=we stopped at Aunt Mary's house; they stopped for three days in Florence
5. sense_key=stop%2:38:01:: | definition=cause to stop | examples=stop a car; stop the thief
6. sense_key=stop%2:30:05:: | definition=prevent completion | synonyms=break, break off, discontinue | examples=stop the project; break off the negotiations
7. sense_key=stop%2:33:00:: | definition=hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of | synonyms=check, turn back, arrest, contain, hold back | examples=Arrest the downward trend; Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
8. sense_key=stop%2:35:00:: | definition=seize on its way | synonyms=intercept | examples=The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace
9. sense_key=stop%2:42:13:: | definition=have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical | synonyms=end, finish, terminate, cease | examples=the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed; Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other
10. sense_key=stop%2:35:12:: | definition=render unsuitable for passage | synonyms=barricade, block, blockade, block off, block up, bar | examples=block the way; barricade the streets
11. sense_key=stop%2:30:12:: | definition=stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments | synonyms=hold on | examples=Hold on a moment!

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

1. **Context Understanding**: The text discusses "Cerenia," a medication used in dogs to prevent vomiting, especially that caused by chemotherapy. The sentence with the target word is: "Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting."

2. **Identifying the Meaning of "stops"**: In this context, "stops" refers to preventing or putting an end to vomiting.

3. **Analyzing Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. come to a halt, stop moving**: This doesn't fit as "stops vomiting" doesn't imply vomiting is moving.
   - **2. put an end to a state or an activity**: This is a plausible sense as it involves ending an activity or state, which could include vomiting.
   - **3. stop from happening or developing**: This sense fits well because it involves preventing something (vomiting) from happening or continuing.
   - **4. interrupt a trip**: Not relevant as it refers to physical journeys, not abstract states like vomiting.
   - **5. cause to stop**: This could apply as it involves causing something (vomiting) to stop.
   - **6. prevent completion**: This is somewhat relevant but is more about not completing something rather than preventing it from starting or continuing.
   - **7. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of**: While this involves stopping something, it's more about controlling or limiting something dangerous or negative, which could apply to vomiting.
   - **8. seize on its way**: Not relevant as it involves intercepting something, not directly related to stopping an activity or state.
   - **9. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense**: This is more about something ending naturally rather than being stopped.
   - **10. render unsuitable for passage**: Not directly relevant as it involves blocking a path or passage, not stopping an activity.
   - **11. stop and wait**: Not relevant as it involves pausing, not necessarily stopping something else.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - Senses 2, 3, and 5 are the most relevant. Sense 2 ("put an end to a state or an activity") and Sense 3 ("stop from happening or developing") both could apply because they involve ending or preventing an activity or state. Sense 5 ("cause to stop") is also applicable as it directly implies causing vomiting to stop.
   - Upon closer inspection, **Sense 3** ("stop from happening or developing") is the most appropriate. It directly relates to preventing vomiting from occurring or continuing, aligning with the use of Cerenia as an anti-emetic.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "stops" in the given context is **3**.

{"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: use
Target surface form: used
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is <t>used</t> in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=use%2:34:01:: | definition=put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | synonyms=utilize, utilise, apply, employ | examples=use your head!; we only use Spanish at home
2. sense_key=use%2:34:02:: | definition=take or consume (regularly or habitually) | synonyms=habituate | examples=She uses drugs rarely
3. sense_key=use%2:34:00:: | definition=use up, consume fully | synonyms=expend | examples=The legislature expended its time on school questions
4. sense_key=use%2:41:14:: | definition=seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage | examples=She uses her influential friends to get jobs; The president's wife used her good connections
5. sense_key=use%2:41:04:: | definition=avail oneself to | synonyms=practice, apply | examples=apply a principle; practice a religion
6. sense_key=use%2:41:03:: | definition=habitually do something (use only in the past tense) | examples=She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally; I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The text discusses the use of "Cerenia," a medication for dogs, specifically its application in preventing vomiting caused by chemotherapy or other conditions. The target sentence is "It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy."

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "used" here indicates the purpose or application of "Cerenia" in veterinary medicine.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose**: This definition aligns with the context as "Cerenia" is employed for a specific medical purpose (preventing vomiting in dogs).
   - **2. take or consume (regularly or habitually)**: This doesn't fit the context as "Cerenia" isn't being consumed by humans but is rather a medication for dogs.
   - **3. use up, consume fully**: The context doesn't imply that "Cerenia" is being used up or consumed fully in the sense of being depleted or exhausted.
   - **4. seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage**: This implies a more manipulative or exploitative use, which doesn't directly apply to the medical context provided.
   - **5. avail oneself to**: While related to the application or utilization, this sense is more about making use of something for one's benefit, which is somewhat relevant but not as directly related as sense 1.
   - **6. habitually do something (use only in the past tense)**: This doesn't fit as "used" here is in the passive voice indicating purpose, not a habitual action in the past.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - The most relevant definition is **1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose**. The synonyms (utilize, utilise, apply, employ) and the example ("use your head!") support this choice. The context clearly indicates that "Cerenia" is being employed for a specific medical purpose.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "used" 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: dog
Target surface form: dogs
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in <t>dogs</t> to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=dog%1:05:00:: | definition=a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds | synonyms=domestic dog, Canis familiaris | examples=the dog barked all night
2. sense_key=dog%1:18:01:: | definition=a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman | synonyms=frump | examples=she got a reputation as a frump; she's a real dog
3. sense_key=dog%1:18:00:: | definition=informal term for a man | examples=you lucky dog
4. sense_key=dog%1:18:02:: | definition=someone who is morally reprehensible | synonyms=cad, bounder, blackguard, hound, heel | examples=you dirty dog
5. sense_key=dog%1:13:01:: | definition=a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | synonyms=frank, frankfurter, hotdog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenie
6. sense_key=dog%1:06:00:: | definition=a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward | synonyms=pawl, detent, click
7. sense_key=dog%1:06:01:: | definition=metal supports for logs in a fireplace | synonyms=andiron, firedog, dog-iron | examples=the andirons were too hot to touch

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: prevent
Target surface form: prevent
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to <t>prevent</t> vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=prevent%2:41:01:: | definition=keep from happening or arising; make impossible | synonyms=forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid | examples=My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
2. sense_key=prevent%2:41:00:: | definition=stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | synonyms=keep | examples=We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep

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

The context is about the use of Cerenia, an anti-emetic medication for dogs, which is used to prevent vomiting, especially that caused by chemotherapy.

The two candidate senses for "prevent" are:
1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible
   - synonyms: forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
   - examples: "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

2. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
   - synonyms: keep
   - examples: "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"

The sentence in which "prevent" is used is: "It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy."

Here, "prevent" is used to mean stopping vomiting from happening or arising. The focus is on making vomiting impossible or stopping it from occurring.

Comparing the two senses:
- Sense 1 emphasizes making something impossible or keeping it from happening or arising. The examples given involve preventing something abstract or a situation from occurring.
- Sense 2 involves stopping someone or something from doing something or being in a certain state. The examples involve preventing a condition or state (cancer spreading, falling asleep) from happening.

The context provided aligns more closely with Sense 1 because it involves preventing an event (vomiting) from happening. The synonyms and examples for Sense 1 also support this interpretation as they involve making something impossible or preventing it from arising.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "prevent" in the given 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: cause
Target surface form: caused
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting <t>caused</t> by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cause%2:36:00:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=do, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
2. sense_key=cause%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, have, get, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The sentence where "caused" appears is: "It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy..." Here, "caused" is related to the occurrence of vomiting as a result of chemotherapy.

2. **Understanding the Candidate Senses**:
   - **Sense 1**: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally" with synonyms "do, make" and examples like "cause a commotion; make a stir". This sense implies that the subject is the origin or reason for something happening.
   - **Sense 2**: "cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner" with synonyms "induce, stimulate, have, get, make" and examples like "The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer". This sense suggests influencing someone or something to perform a specific action.

3. **Applying Context to Candidate Senses**:
   - In the given context, "caused" refers to chemotherapy being the reason for vomiting. This aligns with the first sense, as chemotherapy "gives rise to" or is the cause of vomiting. It fits the definition of "cause to happen or occur," where chemotherapy is not necessarily doing the action of vomiting but is the reason it happens.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The usage of "caused" in the context matches **Sense 1** ("cause%2:36:00::"), as it refers to chemotherapy being the reason or cause of vomiting, fitting the definition and examples provided for this sense.

5. **Returning the Answer in the Required Format**:
   - Since the provided candidate senses start from 1 and there's no Sense 3 mentioned, and based on the instructions to return a JSON object with the best sense index, we directly map our finding to the given options.

The best sense for "caused" is Sense 1. Thus, the response should be:

{"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: medicine
Target surface form: medicines
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (<t>medicines</t> used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=medicine%1:09:00:: | definition=the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques | synonyms=medical specialty
2. sense_key=medicine%1:06:00:: | definition=(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | synonyms=medication, medicament, medicinal drug
3. sense_key=medicine%1:04:00:: | definition=the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries | synonyms=practice of medicine | examples=he studied medicine at Harvard
4. sense_key=medicine%1:04:02:: | definition=punishment for one's actions | synonyms=music | examples=you have to face the music; take your medicine

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The text discusses "Cerenia," a veterinary medicine used to prevent vomiting in dogs, especially vomiting caused by chemotherapy. The term "medicines" is used in the context of "chemotherapy medicines used for the treatment of cancer."

2. **Understanding the Term "Medicines"**: In this context, "medicines" refers to substances or drugs used to treat or prevent diseases, specifically cancer.

3. **Examining the Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. sense_key=medicine%1:09:00::**: This refers to the branches of medical science dealing with nonsurgical techniques. The context does not directly relate to medical specialties or branches of science.
   - **2. sense_key=medicine%1:06:00::**: This defines "medicine" as something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease. The synonyms provided are "medication," "medicament," and "medicinal drug." The context fits this definition as "medicines" are used to treat cancer.
   - **3. sense_key=medicine%1:04:00::**: This refers to the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school. The context is not about the profession of medicine.
   - **4. sense_key=medicine%1:04:02::**: This defines "medicine" as punishment for one's actions, with an example "take your medicine." The context does not imply punishment.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context clearly indicates that "medicines" are being referred to as substances used for treating a disease (cancer).
   - The definition and synonyms provided for **2. sense_key=medicine%1:06:00::** ("medication," "medicament," "medicinal drug") align perfectly with this understanding.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "medicines" in the given context is the one that refers to a substance used to treat or prevent disease, which corresponds to sense index **2**.

{"sense_index": 2}


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

[User]
Target lemma: use
Target surface form: used
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines <t>used</t> for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=use%2:34:01:: | definition=put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | synonyms=utilize, utilise, apply, employ | examples=use your head!; we only use Spanish at home
2. sense_key=use%2:34:02:: | definition=take or consume (regularly or habitually) | synonyms=habituate | examples=She uses drugs rarely
3. sense_key=use%2:34:00:: | definition=use up, consume fully | synonyms=expend | examples=The legislature expended its time on school questions
4. sense_key=use%2:41:14:: | definition=seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage | examples=She uses her influential friends to get jobs; The president's wife used her good connections
5. sense_key=use%2:41:04:: | definition=avail oneself to | synonyms=practice, apply | examples=apply a principle; practice a religion
6. sense_key=use%2:41:03:: | definition=habitually do something (use only in the past tense) | examples=She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally; I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall

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

The sentence is: "...medicines used for the treatment of cancer..."

Here, "used" refers to the purpose or application of the medicines, which is for treating cancer. The context indicates that the medicines are employed or utilized for a specific medical purpose.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. The first sense is "put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose." The synonyms include "utilize," "utilise," "apply," and "employ." The example given is "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home." This sense fits the context as it involves employing something (in this case, medicines) for a particular purpose (treating cancer).

2. The second sense involves "tak[ing] or consum[ing] (regularly or habitually)" and is related to habituating. The example is "She uses drugs rarely." This doesn't directly relate to the context of medicines being used for treatment.

3. The third sense is about "us[ing] up, consum[ing] fully." The synonym is "expend," and an example is "The legislature expended its time on school questions." This doesn't fit the context as the medicines are not being consumed or used up in the context provided.

4. The fourth sense is "seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage." The examples given are "She uses her influential friends to get jobs; The president's wife used her good connections." This involves using something or someone to gain an advantage, not directly related to the context.

5. The fifth sense is "avail[ing] oneself to" with synonyms "practice" and "apply." The example is "apply a principle; practice a religion." While "apply" is a relevant synonym, the primary meaning here is more about adopting or following a principle or religion, which is somewhat related but not the best fit.

6. The sixth sense is about "habitually do[ing] something (use only in the past tense)" as in "She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally." This is clearly not relevant as it discusses past habitual actions.

Given the context and the analysis, the most suitable sense is the first one, as it directly relates to employing or utilizing something (medicines) for a particular purpose (treating cancer).

{"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: treatment
Target surface form: treatment
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the <t>treatment</t> of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=treatment%1:04:00:: | definition=care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | synonyms=intervention
2. sense_key=treatment%1:04:01:: | definition=the management of someone or something | synonyms=handling | examples=the handling of prisoners; the treatment of water sewage
3. sense_key=treatment%1:07:00:: | definition=a manner of dealing with something artistically | examples=his treatment of space borrows from Italian architecture
4. sense_key=treatment%1:10:00:: | definition=an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | synonyms=discussion, discourse | examples=the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic; his treatment of the race question is badly biased

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

The context is about "Cerenia," a medication used to prevent vomiting in dogs, especially vomiting caused by chemotherapy for cancer. The sentence where "treatment" appears is: "medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting."

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)** - This sense is related to medical care or intervention, which fits the context of treating cancer.
2. **the management of someone or something** - This is a broader sense that could apply to various contexts, including but not limited to medical contexts. It involves handling or managing.
3. **a manner of dealing with something artistically** - This sense is more related to artistic or creative handling of a subject, which doesn't directly relate to the medical context provided.
4. **an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic** - This refers to a discussion or discourse on a particular subject, which doesn't fit the context of medical treatment.

Given the context, "treatment" is used in relation to medical care for cancer. The most relevant sense is the first one, which directly relates to medical procedures or applications intended to relieve illness or injury, in this case, cancer.

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

{"sense_index": 1}


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

[User]
Target lemma: cancer
Target surface form: cancer
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of <t>cancer</t>, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cancer%1:26:00:: | definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. sense_key=cancer%1:18:00:: | definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. sense_key=cancer%1:17:00:: | definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. sense_key=cancer%1:15:00:: | definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. sense_key=cancer%1:05:00:: | definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

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: cause
Target surface form: cause
Context:
Cerenia contains the active substance maropitant and is available as tablet or as solution for injection. The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to <t>cause</t> vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=cause%2:36:00:: | definition=give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally | synonyms=do, make | examples=cause a commotion; make a stir
2. sense_key=cause%2:32:00:: | definition=cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | synonyms=induce, stimulate, have, get, make | examples=The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The text discusses the use of Cerenia, an anti-emetic medication for dogs, which is used to prevent vomiting. It mentions that some chemotherapy medicines are known to cause vomiting.

2. **Target Word Context**: The specific sentence where "cause" is used is: "...some of which are known to cause vomiting." Here, "cause" refers to the action of chemotherapy medicines leading to vomiting.

3. **Candidate Senses Analysis**:
   - **Sense 1**: "give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally" with synonyms "do, make" and examples like "cause a commotion; make a stir". This sense implies that the subject (chemotherapy medicines) results in a particular outcome (vomiting) without necessarily intending to.
   - **Sense 2**: "cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner" with synonyms "induce, stimulate, have, get, make" and examples like "The ads induced me to buy a VCR". This sense suggests influencing someone or something to act in a certain way.

4. **Choosing the Best Sense**:
   - In the given context, chemotherapy medicines "cause vomiting". This means they give rise to or result in vomiting, not necessarily that they directly induce or stimulate an action in the manner described by Sense 2.
   - The action of causing vomiting here aligns more closely with Sense 1, as it involves giving rise to a condition (vomiting) without the implication of directly making something act in a specified manner.

5. **Indexed Sense Selection**: The provided candidate senses are indexed as 1 and 2. Based on the analysis, Sense 1 ("give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally") is the most appropriate for the context.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "cause" 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: measure
Target surface form: measures
Context:
The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive <t>measures</t> such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets). For these purposes, Cerenia can be given for up to five days

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=measure%1:04:01:: | definition=any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal | synonyms=step | examples=the situation called for strong measures; the police took steps to reduce crime
2. sense_key=measure%1:03:00:: | definition=how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | synonyms=quantity, amount
3. sense_key=measure%1:10:02:: | definition=a statute in draft before it becomes law | synonyms=bill | examples=they held a public hearing on the bill
4. sense_key=measure%1:04:00:: | definition=the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | synonyms=measurement, measuring, mensuration | examples=the measurements were carefully done; his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
5. sense_key=measure%1:10:03:: | definition=a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated | synonyms=standard, criterion, touchstone | examples=the schools comply with federal standards; they set the measure for all subsequent work
6. sense_key=measure%1:10:01:: | definition=(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | synonyms=meter, metre, beat, cadence
7. sense_key=measure%1:10:00:: | definition=musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats | synonyms=bar | examples=the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song
8. sense_key=measure%1:06:00:: | definition=measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements | synonyms=measuring stick, measuring rod
9. sense_key=measure%1:06:01:: | definition=a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance

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

The context is about the usage of Cerenia, an anti-emetic medication for dogs, particularly in preventing vomiting caused by chemotherapy or other conditions. It mentions that Cerenia is used "in combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special diet" for treating vomiting.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal** - This sense fits well with the context, as "supportive measures" refers to actions or steps taken alongside Cerenia to achieve the goal of treating vomiting.
2. **how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify** - This doesn't directly fit, as "measures" here doesn't directly quantify something.
3. **a statute in draft before it becomes law** - This is unrelated to the context, which is about veterinary treatment, not legislation.
4. **the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule** - While this involves "measurement," the context doesn't directly relate to quantifying phenomena.
5. **a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated** - This doesn't directly apply, as "measures" isn't used as a standard for comparison.
6. **(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse** - This is unrelated, as the context is not about poetry or prosody.
7. **musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats** - This is also unrelated, as the context is not about music.
8. **measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements** - This doesn't fit, as "measures" isn't referring to an instrument.
9. **a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance** - This is not relevant, as "measures" isn't referring to a container.

Given the context, the most appropriate sense is the first one: "any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal." The term "supportive measures" refers to steps or actions taken to support the treatment of vomiting, alongside Cerenia.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "measures" 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: other
Target surface form: other
Context:
The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as <t>other</t> veterinary treatment or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets). For these purposes, Cerenia can be given for up to five days

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}.


[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: treatment
Target surface form: treatment
Context:
The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary <t>treatment</t> or a special diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets). For these purposes, Cerenia can be given for up to five days

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=treatment%1:04:00:: | definition=care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | synonyms=intervention
2. sense_key=treatment%1:04:01:: | definition=the management of someone or something | synonyms=handling | examples=the handling of prisoners; the treatment of water sewage
3. sense_key=treatment%1:07:00:: | definition=a manner of dealing with something artistically | examples=his treatment of space borrows from Italian architecture
4. sense_key=treatment%1:10:00:: | definition=an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | synonyms=discussion, discourse | examples=the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic; his treatment of the race question is badly biased

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

The context is about the use of Cerenia, an anti-emetic medication for dogs, specifically for preventing vomiting caused by chemotherapy or other conditions. The text mentions "other veterinary treatment or a special diet" in relation to the use of Cerenia.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)** - This sense is related to medical care or intervention, which aligns with the context of using Cerenia for preventing vomiting in dogs undergoing chemotherapy or other conditions.

2. **the management of someone or something** - While this is a broad definition that could encompass various forms of treatment, it's less directly related to medical care compared to the first sense.

3. **a manner of dealing with something artistically** - This sense is unrelated to the medical context provided.

4. **an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic** - This sense refers to a discussion or discourse on a particular subject, which doesn't fit the context of medical treatment.

Given the context, the use of "treatment" refers to medical care or intervention intended to relieve illness or injury, which matches the first candidate sense. The mention of "veterinary treatment" directly relates to care provided to improve a medical situation.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "treatment" 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: special
Target surface form: special
Context:
The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a <t>special</t> diet, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets). For these purposes, Cerenia can be given for up to five days

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=special%5:00:01:specific:00 | definition=unique or specific to a person or thing or category | synonyms=particular, peculiar | examples=the particular demands of the job; has a particular preference for Chinese art
2. sense_key=special%5:00:00:extraordinary:00 | definition=for a special service or occasion | examples=a special correspondent; a special adviser to the committee
3. sense_key=special%5:00:00:uncommon:00 | definition=surpassing what is common or usual or expected | synonyms=especial, exceptional, particular | examples=he paid especial attention to her; exceptional kindness
4. sense_key=special%5:00:00:specialized:00 | definition=adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose | examples=a special kind of paint; a special medication for arthritis
5. sense_key=special%5:00:00:specific:00 | definition=having a specific function or scope | synonyms=limited | examples=a special (or specific) role in the mission
6. sense_key=special%5:00:00:primary:00 | definition=first and most important | synonyms=particular | examples=his special interest is music; she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
7. sense_key=special%5:00:00:unscheduled:00 | definition=added to a regular schedule | synonyms=extra | examples=a special holiday flight; put on special buses for the big game

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

The context is about the usage of Cerenia, an anti-emetic medication for dogs, and how it can be used in combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a "special" diet for the treatment of vomiting.

Let's examine the candidate senses:

1. **unique or specific to a person or thing or category** - This sense implies something is particular to a certain category or individual. While a "special diet" could imply a diet specific to certain needs, this sense doesn't directly convey the idea of something being out of the ordinary or specially formulated.

2. **for a special service or occasion** - This sense suggests something is done or provided for a particular event or need. It doesn't directly relate to the context of a diet being used as a supportive measure for medical treatment.

3. **surpassing what is common or usual or expected** - This sense implies something is exceptional or not ordinary. A "special diet" could be interpreted as one that is not standard or usual, possibly tailored to specific health needs.

4. **adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose** - This sense suggests that something is designed or intended for a specific use. A "special diet" in this context could mean a diet formulated for a particular health condition or need, such as managing vomiting.

5. **having a specific function or scope** - This implies a limitation or specificity in the application or role. While it could apply, it's somewhat generic and doesn't directly convey the nuance of being specially formulated or not standard.

6. **first and most important** - This sense implies a priority or a primary focus. It doesn't directly relate to the context of a "special diet" as being used alongside other treatments.

7. **added to a regular schedule** - This sense is more about something being extra or not part of the regular routine. It doesn't directly apply to the context of a diet being used as a supportive measure.

Given the context, the term "special diet" is most likely referring to a diet that is formulated or chosen for its specific health benefits or to address a particular condition (in this case, vomiting in dogs). Senses 4 (**adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose**) fits this interpretation well, as it implies the diet is designed or selected for a specific purpose or condition.

Therefore, the best indexed sense for "special" in this context is **4**.

{"sense_index": 4}


[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: diet
Target surface form: diet
Context:
The tablets are pale-orange and have a score line on both sides so that they can be halved. Each tablet is marked with the Pfizer logo on one side and with the letters MPT and the quantity of maropitant on the other side. What is Cerenia used for? Cerenia is an anti-emetic, this means that it stops vomiting. It is used in dogs to prevent vomiting such as vomiting caused by chemotherapy (medicines used for the treatment of cancer, some of which are known to cause vomiting). In combination with supportive measures such as other veterinary treatment or a special <t>diet</t>, Cerenia can also be used in the treatment of vomiting (either as injection or as injection followed by tablets). For these purposes, Cerenia can be given for up to five days

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=diet%1:13:00:: | definition=a prescribed selection of foods
2. sense_key=diet%1:14:00:: | definition=a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan)
3. sense_key=diet%1:13:01:: | definition=the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
4. sense_key=diet%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) | synonyms=dieting

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

1. **Context Analysis**: The text discusses the use of Cerenia, an anti-emetic medication for dogs, particularly for preventing vomiting caused by chemotherapy or other conditions. It mentions that Cerenia can be used in combination with supportive measures such as "other veterinary treatment or a special diet" for treating vomiting.

2. **Understanding the Target Word**: The word "diet" here is used in the phrase "a special diet," indicating a specific regimen of food and drink.

3. **Examining Candidate Senses**:
   - **1. a prescribed selection of foods**: This definition fits the context as "a special diet" implies a specific selection of foods prescribed or recommended for a particular condition or health reason.
   - **2. a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan)**: This definition is unrelated to the context, which is about veterinary medicine and treatment.
   - **3. the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)**: While this could potentially fit in some contexts, "a special diet" suggests something more specific than the usual or normal consumption.
   - **4. the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)**: This involves dieting, which could be related but doesn't directly fit the context of "a special diet" as a supportive measure in veterinary treatment. It implies an action rather than a regimen or selection of food.

4. **Choosing the Best Indexed Sense**:
   - The context suggests that "diet" refers to a specific selection or regimen of food, which is used as a supportive measure in treating vomiting in dogs.
   - Sense 1 ("a prescribed selection of foods") directly corresponds to this interpretation, as "a special diet" is a selection of foods that is prescribed or recommended for a particular health condition.

5. **Conclusion**: The best indexed sense for "diet" in the given context is **1**.

Therefore, the response in the required JSON format is: {"sense_index": 1}