Commentary: OUTPUT[+quantity][+measure][+yield][+production] output, yield, production -
NOTE: refers to a quantity of product, answers the question 'how much?'
Examples:
These efficiency measures have increased monthly output on the factory floor.
How much output do these solar panels produce? (amount of energy/time)
The composer's output was greatest during his years in Vienna.
The power generator's output was not sufficient to prevent brown outs.
Mappings:
PropBank: output.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: OUTPUT[+entity][+group][+artifact][+product][+final]
NOTE: refers to the tangible product, answers the question 'what?'
Examples:
The output from this inkjet printer is poor, the cartridge may need replacing.
The analyst put the computer output on John's desk.
This winery's output is mostly derived from old growth Zinfandel grapes.
The output of this computer program serves as the input to that program. (abstract entity)
Mappings:
PropBank: output.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: OUTPUT[+event][+activity][+process][+production] The act of producing
NOTE: output of X, 'X' is the object of the output activity
NOTE: answers the question 'what was done?'
Examples:
They have resumed the output of heavy hydrogen. (they are making it)
The output of raw sewage into the harbor has created a serious pollution problem.
Mappings:
PropBank: output.01
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2-
Commentary: OUTPUT[+location][+terminus][+system][+electronic] terminal node on electronic system
Examples:
My television is brand new but the output from the VCR is noisy.
Make sure that the cord goes from the DVD output to the TV input.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3