Treatise on the Circumference
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Treatise on the Circumference is a mathematical work by the 15th-century Persian astronomer and mathematician Jamshid al-Kashi, in which he made highly accurate calculations of π and advanced methods in numerical computation.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T14251371 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Treatise on the Circumference Context triple: [Jamshid al-Kashi, notableWork, Treatise on the Circumference]
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On the Measurement of the Circle
On the Measurement of the Circle is a mathematical treatise by Archimedes in which he rigorously approximates the value of π and explores properties of circles.
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B.
De institutione geometrica
De institutione geometrica is a late antique Latin treatise on geometry that adapts and transmits classical Greek mathematical knowledge within the framework of the quadrivium.
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De Gradibus (On Degrees)
De Gradibus (On Degrees) is a pioneering scientific treatise by the 9th-century philosopher Al-Kindi that applies quantitative methods to analyze the strength and effects of medicines.
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The Method of Mechanical Theorems
The Method of Mechanical Theorems is a treatise by Archimedes in which he uses heuristic mechanical arguments, involving balances and centers of mass, to discover and justify results in geometry and calculus-like area and volume calculations.
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E.
Treatise on Astronomy
Treatise on Astronomy is a 19th-century textbook by American mathematician and astronomer Elias Loomis that systematically presents the fundamental principles and observations of astronomy for students and general readers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Treatise on the Circumference Target entity description: Treatise on the Circumference is a mathematical work by the 15th-century Persian astronomer and mathematician Jamshid al-Kashi, in which he made highly accurate calculations of π and advanced methods in numerical computation.
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A.
On the Measurement of the Circle
On the Measurement of the Circle is a mathematical treatise by Archimedes in which he rigorously approximates the value of π and explores properties of circles.
-
B.
De institutione geometrica
De institutione geometrica is a late antique Latin treatise on geometry that adapts and transmits classical Greek mathematical knowledge within the framework of the quadrivium.
-
C.
De Gradibus (On Degrees)
De Gradibus (On Degrees) is a pioneering scientific treatise by the 9th-century philosopher Al-Kindi that applies quantitative methods to analyze the strength and effects of medicines.
-
D.
The Method of Mechanical Theorems
The Method of Mechanical Theorems is a treatise by Archimedes in which he uses heuristic mechanical arguments, involving balances and centers of mass, to discover and justify results in geometry and calculus-like area and volume calculations.
-
E.
Treatise on Astronomy
Treatise on Astronomy is a 19th-century textbook by American mathematician and astronomer Elias Loomis that systematically presents the fundamental principles and observations of astronomy for students and general readers.
- F. None of above. chosen
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