Definition

disambiguating

verb
  1. removing or resolving ambiguity; making something clear or unambiguous by distinguishing between multiple possible meanings or interpretations
  2. Usage: present participle of disambiguate; commonly used in linguistics, computer science, and technical writing

Examples

  • The editor added a footnote disambiguating the term 'bank' in the original text.
  • Disambiguating between homonyms is an important skill in language learning.
  • The software is disambiguating the search results by filtering for the most relevant meanings.
  • She spent time disambiguating the instructions so that all team members understood them the same way.
  • In natural language processing, disambiguating word sense is a major challenge.
  • The author clarified her position by disambiguating her earlier controversial statement.
  • Disambiguating technical jargon helps make scientific papers more accessible to general readers.

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