Triple
T22153046
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | The Midwich Cuckoos |
E547461
|
entity |
| Predicate | hasCharacter |
P2308
|
FINISHED |
| Object | Gordon Zellaby |
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|
NE NERFINISHED |
Named-entity recognition
Before disambiguation, gpt-5-mini classified whether the object phrase is a named entity — the step behind the object's NE type shown above.
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Gordon Zellaby | Statement: [The Midwich Cuckoos, hasCharacter, Gordon Zellaby]
Disambiguation candidates (2 decisions)
The exact options the model was shown at each disambiguation step, with the option it chose highlighted — the evidence behind this triple's disambiguated ids.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Gordon Zellaby Context triple: [The Midwich Cuckoos, hasCharacter, Gordon Zellaby]
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A.
Stuart Zicherman
Stuart Zicherman is an American screenwriter and producer known for his work on films such as "Elektra" (2005) and various television projects.
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B.
Mark Patten
Mark Patten is a cinematographer known for his work on film and television productions, collaborating with directors like Morgan on visually distinctive projects.
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C.
Mike Kellerman
Mike Kellerman is a fictional Baltimore homicide detective known for his morally complex investigations and personal struggles on the television series "Homicide: Life on the Street."
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D.
Steve Witting
Steve Witting is an American actor best known for his role as Burt on the television sitcom *The Hogan Family*.
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E.
Keith Penner
Keith Penner is a Canadian former politician best known for his work on Indigenous affairs and constitutional matters as a federal Member of Parliament.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Gordon Zellaby Target entity description: Gordon Zellaby is a central, intellectually driven character in John Wyndham's science fiction novel "The Midwich Cuckoos," known for his analytical approach to the mysterious children born in the village.
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A.
Stuart Zicherman
Stuart Zicherman is an American screenwriter and producer known for his work on films such as "Elektra" (2005) and various television projects.
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B.
Mark Patten
Mark Patten is a cinematographer known for his work on film and television productions, collaborating with directors like Morgan on visually distinctive projects.
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C.
Mike Kellerman
Mike Kellerman is a fictional Baltimore homicide detective known for his morally complex investigations and personal struggles on the television series "Homicide: Life on the Street."
-
D.
Steve Witting
Steve Witting is an American actor best known for his role as Burt on the television sitcom *The Hogan Family*.
-
E.
Keith Penner
Keith Penner is a Canadian former politician best known for his work on Indigenous affairs and constitutional matters as a federal Member of Parliament.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (2 batches)
| Stage | Batch ID | Job type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| creating | batch_69e11e3b52088190ad5df386d01eb2fb |
elicitation | completed |
| NER | batch_69f129f5a740819093628386732b91a6 |
ner | completed |
Created at: April 16, 2026, 8:33 p.m.