Co-reference

Co-reference occurs when different words or phrases in a sentence refer to the same person, object, or idea. For example, in "Sara said she would come," both "Sara" and "she" point to the same individual. Recognizing co-reference helps in understanding who or what is being talked about, especially when multiple references are used. It is a key concept in language processing and helps clarify meaning by linking pronouns and nouns that refer to the same entity within a conversation or text.