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Exploring Language Evolution: How Language Changes Over Time

Delve into the fascinating topic of language evolution by understanding how language has transformed over the years, reflecting changes in our lives, experiences, and cultures. Engage in activities to grasp the shifts in vocabulary usage and expressions, such as interviewing individuals about their

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Understanding Knowledge Structure: Modeling Ephraim Chambers' Approach

Explore the significance of Chambers' Cyclopaedia published in 1728, focusing on its taxonomic tree structure and domain vocabulary. Learn about naive vs. informed modeling, the role of a Thesaurus/Ontology in expressing hierarchy, and the implications of talk exchanges in understanding knowledge st

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Tracing Verbal Aggression and Facework Strategies Over Time

Dawn Archer and Bethan Malory explore the tracing of verbal aggression and other facework strategies over time using themes from the Historical Thesaurus of English. They utilize automated content analysis tools to analyze datasets from various historical periods and propose solutions for prioritizi

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Strategies and Challenges in Using MARC Facets for Music with Primo

This presentation explores the utilization of MARC facets for music in Primo, discussing the strategies and challenges involved in enhancing subject access for music resources. Topics covered include instrumentation in LCSH, MARC 048 codes for musical instruments, and the Library of Congress Medium

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Overview of WordNet: History, Definition, Authors, and Usage

WordNet is a lexical database for the English language, grouping words into synonym sets, providing definitions, and recording relations among these sets. It serves as a dictionary and thesaurus, with primary use in text analysis and AI. Created at Princeton University under George Miller and direct

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Writing Score Improvement Strategies & Tips

Improve your writing score by adding more detail, using transition words, varying sentence usage, enhancing word choice, and checking conventions. Utilize resources like a thesaurus and Office 365 to refine your writing. Vary sentence structure and identify strengths in your writing to enhance perfo

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Understanding Word Sense Disambiguation in Computational Lexical Semantics

Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) is a crucial task in Computational Lexical Semantics, aiming to determine the correct sense of a word in context from a fixed inventory of potential word senses. This process involves various techniques such as supervised machine learning, unsupervised methods, thesau

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Enhancing Data Organization and Retrieval through Thesaurus-Enabled Tagging

Explore the significance of data tagging and association with concepts using a thesaurus. Learn about the benefits of tag hierarchies, concept relationships, and customized data delivery options. Discover how automated and manual associations between data sets and papers can streamline research proc

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Vocabulary Skills and Resource Exploration

Explore the nuances of vocabulary, the differences between dictionaries and thesauruses, and the importance of using these tools effectively. Discover how to enhance your language skills through dictionary definitions, synonym identification, and the use of a thesaurus. Engage in activities to stren

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Enhancing Thesaurus Connectivity at BBT CC Annual Meeting

Exploring the integration of local thesauri with BBT at the BBT CC Annual Meeting in November 2019, focusing on maintenance, accessibility, and the update mechanisms of the DARIAH-EU federated thesaurus. Learn about the processes behind updating, connecting, and maintaining these valuable resources

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