Triple
T9808217
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | MDA |
E238204
|
entity |
| Predicate | formerName |
P65
|
FINISHED |
| Object | MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates |
E259979
|
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: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates | Statement: [MDA, formerName, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates]
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: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Context triple: [MDA, formerName, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates]
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A.
MDA (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates)
chosen
MDA (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates) is a Canadian space technology company best known for developing advanced robotics and satellite systems for international space missions.
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B.
Andrews Space
Andrews Space is an aerospace company known for developing innovative space transportation and satellite systems, including work under NASA’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program.
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C.
Telesat Canada
Telesat Canada is a Canadian satellite communications company that provides telecommunications and broadcasting services using a fleet of geostationary satellites.
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D.
Onex Corporation
Onex Corporation is a Canadian investment management firm and private equity company known for acquiring and managing businesses across various industries.
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E.
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is a U.S. aerospace and defense contractor known for developing advanced space systems, including the Dream Chaser spaceplane, and providing technology solutions to government and commercial customers.
- 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_69ca84defac48190abc1148804f184c1 |
elicitation | completed |
| NER | batch_69cdab7ddaac8190a5584a5c863fbaa3 |
ner | completed |
| NED1 | batch_69d1cc5b4dd8819088c86946b4eb8a39 |
ned_source_triple | completed |
Created at: March 30, 2026, 8:29 p.m.