Commentary: Syntax is: NP1 PROCESS NP2
NOTE: NP2 goes through a transformation in its (chemical or physical) makeup or composition.
Examples:
They processed the light to break it into the various colors.
She shot the photos and processed the photographs in her own lab.
The plant processes cheese on behalf of its own leading brands.
The text gives an explanation of how the swordmaker processes iron.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: Processing_materials
PropBank: process.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 6
Examples:
The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech.
We processed the latest state level estimates with components of change from the Census Bureau.
Dr. Symes simulated the survey and then we processed the resulting time vectors.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1 PROCESS NP2
NOTE: NP2 does not go through transformation as in sense 1. This grouping includes the specific senses: institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against;deliver a warrant or summons to someone
Examples:
The computer processes five pictures per second.
We processed the pup, giving him vaccinations, taking measurements, pit tagging and radio collaring him.
He was warned that the district attorney would process him.
I thought they were going to detain him but they pretty much processed him as normal and sent him on his way.
The police officers processed him on an outstanding traffic warrant.
The next morning we picked him up from the Douglas County Correctional Facility and processed him.
The government claims to have processed the arrestees as expeditiously and humanely as possible.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 4, 7
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[sentient] PROCESS NP2
Examples:
How much information is being processed by the human eye each second?
The study suggested that men and women process humour differently in their brains.
Some friends have only just found out and others have not yet processed the death of a dear departed.
The last night of the retreat, we processed the entire week examining interpersonal issues and lessons learned.
The ordained minister described how she processed the complicated questions surrounding the death penalty.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
Examples:
It felt wonderful as we processed into the enormous St Hugh's Choir where the congregation were.
They processed into the dining room.
She nodded to Pastor Shulz and the choir as they processed into the sanctuary.
A door across the room from the altar opened and pairs of hooded figures processed into the chamber.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5