Why is it so difficult to have automatic translations?
> I know it has something to do with context and the different meanings of words This is pretty much it. When you use the word "crown", how do I know if you mean a "fake tooth", "the thing that a king wears on top of his head", or "the top of a hill". It's very hard for computers to pick up on…
The Short Answer
> I know it has something to do with context and the different meanings of words This is pretty much it. When you use the word "crown", how do I know if you mean a "fake tooth", "the thing that a king wears on top of his head", or "the top of a hill". It's very hard for computers to pick up on context. So if I say a phrase like, "that is tight", the computer doesn;t know if I'm talking about "something being cool" or "something that is bad fitting". EDIT: And we don't have a limited amount of phrasal verbs and idioms. Language is a living thing, it changes all the time. This is the reason that words and meanings are constantly being added to Websters dictionary.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Know, context, meanings
This explanation focuses on know, context, meanings and spans 130 words across 7 sentences. At 91% above the average General Knowledge explanation (68 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “> I know it has something to do with context and the different meanings of words This is pretty much it.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 7 connected points.
How This Compares in General Knowledge
Ranked #48 of 500 General Knowledge questions by answer depth (top 10%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why it so difficult to have automatic translations?
> I know it has something to do with context and the different meanings of words This is pretty much it. When you use the word "crown", how do I know if you mean a "fake tooth", "the thing that a king wears on top of his head", or "the top of a…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar General Knowledge questions?
This is one of the most thorough answer at 130 words, ranked #48 of 500 General Knowledge questions by depth. The key concepts covered are know, context, meanings.
What approach does this answer take to explain it so difficult to have automatic translations?
The explanation uses root cause analysis across 130 words. It is categorized under General Knowledge and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.