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Term: Disambiguations

Description

Disambiguations refer to the process of clarifying the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence by eliminating any potential confusion or multiple interpretations. It involves providing unambiguous explanations to ensure precise understanding. Disambiguation is often required in various contexts such as language interpretation, information retrieval, and natural language processing.

Senses and Usages

• Noun: Disambiguations can be found in dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference sources to help users understand the intended meaning of a particular term or phrase.
• Verb: Linguists and researchers disambiguate words by providing additional information, context, or examples to remove any ambiguity that may arise.

Examples

• When searching for "bat" on the dictionary website, the disambiguation page provided different definitions for the term, including the animal, the sports equipment, and the superhero character.
• To disambiguate the meaning of the word "run," the linguist analyzed the sentence structure and surrounding words to determine whether it referred to a physical activity or a political campaign.

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