word sense disambiguation

Word sense disambiguation is the process of determining which meaning of a word is being used in a specific context. Many words have multiple meanings; for example, "bank" can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river. Disambiguation involves analyzing surrounding words and the overall context to identify the correct interpretation. This is essential for natural language processing systems, like virtual assistants or translation tools, to understand and respond accurately. Essentially, it helps computers distinguish between different meanings of a word based on how it’s used in a particular sentence or text.