Number 9
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"Number 9" is a book by Sri Lankan-British designer and engineer Cecil Balmond that explores the interplay of mathematics, art, and architecture through the lens of numerical patterns and structures.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Number 9 canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9704087 — 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: Number 9 Context triple: [Cecil Balmond, hasWritten, Number 9]
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A.
Number 2
Number 2 is a key villainous executive and Dr. Evil’s second-in-command in the Austin Powers film series, overseeing the legitimate business front for their criminal empire.
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B.
Engine Number 9
"Engine Number 9" is a classic soul and R&B track by Wilson Pickett, known for its driving groove and powerful vocal performance.
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C.
Nine
"Nine" is a 2009 musical drama film adaptation of the stage musical (itself based on Federico Fellini's "8½"), featuring an ensemble cast and produced by The Weinstein Company.
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D.
Nine
Nine is a 2019 studio album by American rock band Blink-182 that showcases their modern pop-punk sound and continued evolution.
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E.
Number 10
Number 10 is the official residence and executive office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, located at 10 Downing Street in London.
- 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: Number 9 Target entity description: "Number 9" is a book by Sri Lankan-British designer and engineer Cecil Balmond that explores the interplay of mathematics, art, and architecture through the lens of numerical patterns and structures.
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A.
Number 2
Number 2 is a key villainous executive and Dr. Evil’s second-in-command in the Austin Powers film series, overseeing the legitimate business front for their criminal empire.
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B.
Engine Number 9
"Engine Number 9" is a classic soul and R&B track by Wilson Pickett, known for its driving groove and powerful vocal performance.
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C.
Nine
"Nine" is a 2009 musical drama film adaptation of the stage musical (itself based on Federico Fellini's "8½"), featuring an ensemble cast and produced by The Weinstein Company.
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D.
Nine
Nine is a 2019 studio album by American rock band Blink-182 that showcases their modern pop-punk sound and continued evolution.
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E.
Number 10
Number 10 is the official residence and executive office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, located at 10 Downing Street in London.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| author | Cecil Balmond ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
designer
ⓘ
engineer ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| explores |
numerical patterns in design
ⓘ
structural principles through numbers ⓘ |
| focusesOn | interplay of mathematics, art, and architecture ⓘ |
| genre |
architecture book
ⓘ
design book ⓘ mathematics book ⓘ non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasAuthorNationality | Sri Lankan-British ⓘ |
| hasForm | illustrated book ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
architects
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artists ⓘ designers ⓘ readers interested in mathematics and art ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
architecture
ⓘ
art ⓘ mathematics ⓘ numerical patterns ⓘ structures ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor | Cecil Balmond’s architectural and engineering projects ⓘ |
| title | Number 9 ⓘ |
| uses | number 9 as conceptual lens ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Number 9 Description of subject: "Number 9" is a book by Sri Lankan-British designer and engineer Cecil Balmond that explores the interplay of mathematics, art, and architecture through the lens of numerical patterns and structures.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.