Commentary: PROPOSAL[+document][+plan][+thesis/+design/+business]
NOTE: can be singular or plural
NOTE: usually refers to a tangible plan, such as a document
Examples:
They are reviewing a set of proposals for a new high-speed rail system.
John submitted his thesis proposal to his advisor on Friday.
Mappings:
PropBank: proposal.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: PROPOSAL[+action][+speech][+offer][+marriage] marriage proposal, proposal of marriage - an offer of marriage
NOTE: a specialized narrow sense of Sense 3
Examples:
She waited six years for his proposal.
His proposal was posted on the billboard at the stadium.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: PROPOSAL[+event][+action][+speech][+suggestion] the act of making a proposal
NOTE: always occurs in the singular
NOTE: implies a specific time and place of speaking
Examples:
They listened to her proposal.
Her proposal was two hours long.
His proposal during the meeting yesterday was met with resistance.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3