Disambiguation

Noun: The process of applying context to words or phrases that are ambiguous because of sound or spelling. Disambiguation comes easily, most of the time, to native speakers.

Example: “When talking about a bear’s den you will have to use disambiguation to distinguish it from a TV room.” Another: “”It is important to have context “When talking about “shag” it could be rug, grounders or sex. Use disambiguation to determine the author’s intent.