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Searching_scenario [mental_activity]

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A Cognizer seeks a Phenomenon within the Ground.

Properties

ID
#1685
Entry
frm_searching_scenario
Namespace
Experiential.Mental_activity
FrameNet version
Searching_scenario (fn_1.7_2023)
Domains
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Ontological type
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English name
Searching_scenario

Core Frame Elements (3)

Core Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Cognizer
The Cognizer pays attention to the Ground in order to find instances of a type of Phenomenon.

Leslie examined the glass for cracks.
category
sentient
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Ground
The Cognizer pays attention to the Ground, so named because it serves as the background or context for the Phenomenon.

Leslie examined the glass for cracks.
Kim searched the woods for mushrooms.
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Phenomenon
The entity that the Cognizer is alert for in the Ground.

Leslie examined the glass for cracks.
Kim searched the woods for mushrooms.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (5)

Peripheral Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Degree
This FE identifies the Degree to which the Cognizer scrutinizes the Ground.
category
degree
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Instrument
An entity directed by the Cognizer that interacts with the Ground to accomplish the scrutiny.

The temperature controller monitored the temperature with a calibrated silicon diode|ins.
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Manner
This FE identifies the Manner in which the Cognizer scrutinizes the Ground.
category
manner
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Means
The action of the Cognizer which allows them to scrutinize the Ground.
category
state_of_affairs
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Purpose
The event that the Cognizer hopes to bring about by looking for the Phenomenon.

You should inspect your mail to determine the outcome of the module transfer|Purp.
category
state_of_affairs
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)

Perspective

Perspective relations
Is perspectivized in
Scrutinizing_for
FE-FE
Is perspectivized in
Seeking
FE-FE

Using

Using relations
Uses
Attention
FE-FE

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