Triple
T9058827
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | The Circle |
E217069
|
entity |
| Predicate | contributor |
P1993
|
FINISHED |
| Object | Hugh McDonald |
E220786
|
NE FINISHED |
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: Hugh McDonald | Statement: [The Circle, contributor, Hugh McDonald]
Disambiguation candidates (1 decision)
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: Hugh McDonald Context triple: [The Circle, contributor, Hugh McDonald]
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A.
Hugh McDonald
chosen
Hugh McDonald is an American bass guitarist best known for his long-time work with the rock band Bon Jovi.
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B.
Stephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie is a Canadian actor known for his intense character roles in film and television, including his appearance in the superhero film "Watchmen."
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C.
Paul McDonald
Paul McDonald is an American singer-songwriter and former "American Idol" contestant known for his folk-rock style and distinctive raspy voice.
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D.
Ed McHugh
Ed McHugh is a relative of American character actor Frank McHugh, who was known for his prolific work in early 20th-century film and theater.
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E.
Steven McDonald
Steven McDonald was a New York City police officer who became widely known for his forgiveness and advocacy for peace after being paralyzed in the line of duty.
- F. None of above.
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Provenance (3 batches)
| Stage | Batch ID | Job type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| creating | batch_69ca83d4425481909a319dab847724ec |
elicitation | completed |
| NER | batch_69cc7ec924f481908ca2eac98c68a41d |
ner | completed |
| NED1 | batch_69d065bddf1c81909b6134179fe92556 |
ned_source_triple | completed |
Created at: March 30, 2026, 7:10 p.m.