disambiguation
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7.5
- noun
- /ˌdɪsˌæm.bɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Therefore, the initial version of the present study was designed to extend previous knowledge by exploring the use of phonological and orthographic representations during the disambiguation of meaning.
Examples
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One thing to remember about Wikipedia articles is that they often include a large amount of disambiguation information, that is, ways to discriminate different variations on a theme.
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The teacher provided additional context for the students' understanding and disambiguation of the tricky terms.
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Word-sense disambiguation remains a significant challenge when we try to mine electronic patient notes written by healthcare professionals.
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To achieve better communication, we often need disambiguation of terms that could confuse listeners.
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Disambiguation of complex instructions is essential to ensure everyone understands the task.
Synonyms
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1.3
A short, clear explanation of what a word or phrase means
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3.3
An explanation that makes something easier to understand
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3.6
Making something less complicated so it is easier to understand
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8.1
A clear, detailed explanation that helps you understand a text or idea
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4.1
Giving the meaning of something that is not clear
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An explanation that makes something clear and easy to understand
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Putting information into a situation to make it easier to understand
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Making a difficult idea easier to understand by explaining it clearly
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3.5
Putting something into different words to make it clearer
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6.1
To break something into clear parts to make it easier to study
Deciding which meaning of a word is meant in a sentence
Antonyms
Compounds
How Clear
Surface Forms
Morphology
disambiguation = disambiguate (semi-transparent) = dis + ambigu + ation
The step from the verb 'disambiguate' to the noun 'disambiguation' is a regular and fully predictable noun-forming use of '-ion'.
Etymology
Disambiguation comes from the part dis- meaning 'not' and ambiguous meaning 'open to more than one meaning'. So disambiguation is the act of making something 'not ambiguous', clearing up confusion and making the meaning clear.