Proof (play)
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Proof is a Pulitzer Prize–winning stage play by David Auburn that explores themes of genius, mental illness, and trust within a mathematician’s family.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Proof (play) canonical | 3 |
| Proof | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T21524380 — 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.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Proof (play) Context triple: [Proof (film), basedOn, Proof (play)]
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A.
It's Only a Play
"It's Only a Play" is a Broadway comedy by Terrence McNally that satirizes the theater world as a group of showbiz insiders anxiously await reviews on opening night.
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B.
Playing the Game
"Playing the Game" is a musical number from the stage adaptation of Mary Poppins that explores themes of childhood, imagination, and emotional growth.
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C.
Play to Win
"Play to Win" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash, featured on their 1985 compilation album "Cut the Crap."
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D.
It’s All in the Playing
"It’s All in the Playing" is a memoir by actress and author Shirley MacLaine that explores her spiritual journey, metaphysical beliefs, and experiences with past-life regression.
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E.
Play It Off
"Play It Off" is a song by Nelly featuring Pharrell Williams, known for its smooth, minimalist Neptunes-produced beat and laid-back hip hop vibe.
- 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: Proof (play) Target entity description: Proof is a Pulitzer Prize–winning stage play by David Auburn that explores themes of genius, mental illness, and trust within a mathematician’s family.
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A.
It's Only a Play
"It's Only a Play" is a Broadway comedy by Terrence McNally that satirizes the theater world as a group of showbiz insiders anxiously await reviews on opening night.
-
B.
Playing the Game
"Playing the Game" is a musical number from the stage adaptation of Mary Poppins that explores themes of childhood, imagination, and emotional growth.
-
C.
Play to Win
"Play to Win" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash, featured on their 1985 compilation album "Cut the Crap."
-
D.
It’s All in the Playing
"It’s All in the Playing" is a memoir by actress and author Shirley MacLaine that explores her spiritual journey, metaphysical beliefs, and experiences with past-life regression.
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E.
Play It Off
"Play It Off" is a song by Nelly featuring Pharrell Williams, known for its smooth, minimalist Neptunes-produced beat and laid-back hip hop vibe.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Proof (play)
linked to: Proof (play)