Low Steps
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Low Steps is a broad, iconic outdoor staircase at Columbia University that serves as a central gathering and socializing spot for students on the Morningside Heights campus.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Low Steps canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10167396 — 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: Low Steps Context triple: [Low Plaza, hasPart, Low Steps]
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A.
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is the self-help book written by the fictional psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin in the comedy film "What About Bob?".
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B.
Every Little Step
"Every Little Step" is a 1989 R&B/New Jack Swing hit single by Bobby Brown that became one of his signature songs and a major commercial success.
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C.
1, 2 Step
"1, 2 Step" is a popular dance-pop and crunk&B single by Ciara featuring Missy Elliott, known for its catchy beat and choreography-focused music video.
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D.
Step by Step
"Step by Step" is a 1990 pop song by New Kids on the Block that became one of their biggest hits and a defining track of early ’90s teen pop.
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E.
Step by Step
"Step by Step" is a notable work associated with American actress, model, and singer Shari Belafonte, contributing to her recognition in entertainment.
- 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: Low Steps Target entity description: Low Steps is a broad, iconic outdoor staircase at Columbia University that serves as a central gathering and socializing spot for students on the Morningside Heights campus.
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A.
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is the self-help book written by the fictional psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin in the comedy film "What About Bob?".
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B.
Every Little Step
"Every Little Step" is a 1989 R&B/New Jack Swing hit single by Bobby Brown that became one of his signature songs and a major commercial success.
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C.
1, 2 Step
"1, 2 Step" is a popular dance-pop and crunk&B single by Ciara featuring Missy Elliott, known for its catchy beat and choreography-focused music video.
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D.
Step by Step
"Step by Step" is a notable work associated with American actress, model, and singer Shari Belafonte, contributing to her recognition in entertainment.
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E.
Step by Step
"Step by Step" is a 1990 pop song by New Kids on the Block that became one of their biggest hits and a defining track of early ’90s teen pop.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
campus landmark
ⓘ
outdoor staircase ⓘ |
| access | open to the public campus visitors during normal campus access hours ⓘ |
| adjacentTo | Low Memorial Library NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsIn | numerous personal photos shared by Columbia students and alumni ⓘ |
| architecturalType | broad staircase ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Columbia University undergraduate community
ⓘ
campus traditions and student gatherings ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| culturalSignificance |
frequent setting for informal performances and events
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iconic symbol of student life at Columbia University ⓘ popular backdrop for photographs ⓘ |
| faces | Butler Library (across the main lawn) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| function |
central gathering place for students
ⓘ
informal meeting place ⓘ outdoor seating area ⓘ socializing spot ⓘ |
| hasEnvironment | outdoors ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Columbia University
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Morningside Heights campus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInBorough | Manhattan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInCity | New York City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInNeighborhood | Morningside Heights NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | stone (predominantly) ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Seth Low (indirectly, via Low Memorial Library) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyFeature |
Alma Mater statue (on Low Plaza)
NERFINISHED
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Low Plaza NERFINISHED ⓘ South Lawn of Columbia University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| overlooks | College Walk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Columbia University Morningside Heights campus
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
main campus axis between Low Memorial Library and Butler Library ⓘ |
| photographedFor |
prospective student brochures and websites
ⓘ
university promotional materials ⓘ |
| roleInCampusLife |
informal study space
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place for relaxation between classes ⓘ spot for student organization tabling and outreach ⓘ |
| seasonalUse | heavily used in warm weather ⓘ |
| symbolizes | Columbia campus community and social life ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Columbia University students
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campus visitors ⓘ faculty and staff of Columbia University ⓘ |
| visibility | prominent feature in the central campus quad ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Low Steps Description of subject: Low Steps is a broad, iconic outdoor staircase at Columbia University that serves as a central gathering and socializing spot for students on the Morningside Heights campus.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.