Triple
T7172556
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Charles Darwin |
E167235
|
entity |
| Predicate | notableFor |
P22
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
theory of evolution by natural selection
The theory of evolution by natural selection is a scientific explanation proposing that species change over time as heritable traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in successive generations.
|
E647682
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
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: theory of evolution by natural selection | Statement: [Charles Darwin, notableFor, theory of evolution by natural selection]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: theory of evolution by natural selection Context triple: [Charles Darwin, notableFor, theory of evolution by natural selection]
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A.
The Theory of Evolution
The Theory of Evolution is a seminal 1958 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that provides a clear, rigorous introduction to evolutionary biology and natural selection.
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B.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a widely used textbook by zoologist Mark Ridley that provides a comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology and its core concepts.
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C.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a 1993 soul and adult contemporary album by American singer Oleta Adams, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotive, gospel-infused style.
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D.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a 2001 studio album by the American R&B group Journey, showcasing a blend of rock and melodic ballads that helped define their classic sound.
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E.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a film featuring actress Katharine Towne, known as one of her more prominent screen roles.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: theory of evolution by natural selection Triple: [Charles Darwin, notableFor, theory of evolution by natural selection]
Generated description
The theory of evolution by natural selection is a scientific explanation proposing that species change over time as heritable traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in successive generations.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: theory of evolution by natural selection Target entity description: The theory of evolution by natural selection is a scientific explanation proposing that species change over time as heritable traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in successive generations.
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A.
The Theory of Evolution
The Theory of Evolution is a seminal 1958 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that provides a clear, rigorous introduction to evolutionary biology and natural selection.
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B.
Evolution
Evolution is a science fiction novel by Stephen Baxter that explores the deep history and future of life on Earth through a sweeping, evolutionary epic.
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C.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a 1993 soul and adult contemporary album by American singer Oleta Adams, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotive, gospel-infused style.
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D.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a widely used textbook by zoologist Mark Ridley that provides a comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology and its core concepts.
-
E.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a 2001 studio album by the American R&B group Journey, showcasing a blend of rock and melodic ballads that helped define their classic sound.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69c68889a2748190a316c5e65360361a |
completed | March 27, 2026, 1:39 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69c6e88b0a448190a19bd2d9e2a310a4 |
completed | March 27, 2026, 8:28 p.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69c7b918a838819088bd24d462101902 |
completed | March 28, 2026, 11:18 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69c7b9c1afe48190bc55468790e84067 |
completed | March 28, 2026, 11:21 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69c7ba441f8c8190a4f88b140a1563f9 |
completed | March 28, 2026, 11:23 a.m. |
Created at: March 27, 2026, 2:48 p.m.