Semantic Interpretation and the Resolution of Ambiguity

by Graeme Hirst

Overview

In this particularly well written volume Graeme Hirst presents a theoretically motivated foundation for semantic interpretation (conceptual analysis) by computer, and shows how this framework facilitates the resolution of both lexical and syntactic ambiguities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521428989
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/19/1992
Series:	Studies in Natural Language Processing
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.94(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Semantic interpretation; 3. The Absity semantic interpreter; 4. Lexical disambiguation; 5. Polaroid words; 6. Structural disambiguation; 7. The semantic enquiry desk; 8. Conclusion; 9. Speculations, partially baked ideas, and exercises for the reader; References; Index of names; Index of subjects.

Editorial Reviews

"...written in engaging, entertaining prose....a responsible piece of creative research, clearly presented and attractively packaged." Computing Reviews

"...an interesting and enjoyable read....Many of the examples are a delight, and instructive not least because memorable." Computational Linguistics

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