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International Conference on Conceptual Structures

ICCS 1994: Conceptual Structures: Current Practices pp 196–213Cite as

Using contexts to represent text

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The semantics of conceptual graphs (cgs) with respect to context have been clarified in recent years, however, problems remain in the application. Contexts are especially useful in representing the large amounts of knowledge suitable for information retrieval. Some examples of the use of contexts are presented, and some questions are raised about how contexts can be used effectively. The discussion deals with natural language representation, reasoning and context management issues.

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  1. University of Maryland, 4117J Hornbake Bldg. S Wing, 20742-4345, College Park, Maryland

    Judith P. Dick

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William M. Tepfenhart Judith P. Dick John F. Sowa

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Dick, J.P. (1994). Using contexts to represent text. In: Tepfenhart, W.M., Dick, J.P., Sowa, J.F. (eds) Conceptual Structures: Current Practices. ICCS 1994. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 835. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-58328-9_14

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