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disambiguate

[/ˌdɪsæmˈbɪɡjueɪt/]
verb
desambiguar
1. To remove ambiguity from; to clarify the meaning of something that could be interpreted in multiple ways
The author added a footnote to disambiguate the confusing passage.
O autor adicionou uma nota de rodapé para desambiguar a passagem confusa.
2. In linguistics and computer science, to determine the correct meaning or interpretation of a word, phrase, or expression
Natural language processing systems must disambiguate homonyms like 'bank'.
Os sistemas de processamento de linguagem natural devem desambiguar homônimos como 'banco'.
Synonyms
clarifyexplainelucidateclear upresolve
Antonyms
obscureconfusecomplicatemuddy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desambiguar
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
desambiguar
Standard usage in European Portuguese, commonly used in linguistic and computational contexts
São Paulo
esclarecer
Alternative colloquial form meaning 'to clarify'

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the air
set the record straight
leave no room for doubt
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