Definition
disambiguation
noun
- the process of removing ambiguity or confusion by clarifying the meaning of something that could be understood in more than one way
Usage: commonly used in linguistics, computing, and reference works
Examples
- The Wikipedia disambiguation page helps readers find the correct article when a term has multiple meanings.
- Disambiguation is essential in natural language processing to ensure computers understand the intended meaning of words.
- The teacher used disambiguation to explain that 'bank' could refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
- In programming, disambiguation rules help the compiler determine which function to call when names overlap.
- The dictionary entry included disambiguation notes to distinguish between the noun and verb forms of 'read'.