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Coreference resolution

Working out which words refer to the same person or thing in a piece of writing.

Example

A system connects 'Maya' and a later 'she' in a paragraph.

Why people use it

It helps software connect mentions that refer to the same person or thing.

What you'll hear

“Who does 'she' refer to in this paragraph?”

What this means for you

Review important attributions when several possible referents appear.

Can you control it?

Developer-only

The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.

Common questions

Can descriptions refer to the same person as a name?
Yes. 'The manager' and 'Asha' might refer to one person if the surrounding writing supports that connection.
Can grammar alone settle every case?
No. The intended meaning may depend on background knowledge or surrounding information.
Can a wrong connection change the whole account?
Yes. It may wrongly attribute an action, statement or responsibility to someone else.

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