26984 words

prompt

20 definitions • 24 examples
1
to make something happen:

Examples:

The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.
Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future.
2
to make someone decide to say or do something:

Examples:

What prompted you to say that?
3
to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do:

Examples:

I forgot my line and had to be prompted.
4
to give an instruction to an artificial intelligence (= a computer system or machine that has some of the qualities that a human brain has, such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human, recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to it) using natural language rather than computer language:

Examples:

Generative AIs can be prompted to create content that appears entirely novel.
Successfully prompting a text-to-image AI model often involves a lot of experimentation in how to add and order words to get the results you want.
5
(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time:

Examples:

They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply.
They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries.
Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time.
6
a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer is ready to receive your instructions
7
an instruction given to an artificial intelligence (= a computer system or machine that has some of the qualities that a human brain has, such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human, recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to it) by a human using natural language rather than computer language:

Examples:

As a beginner in prompt engineering, start with simple prompts and gradually move on to more complex ones.
AI prompts are essentially commands that the AI model can understand.
8
words that are spoken to an actor who has forgotten what he or she is going to say during the performance of a play
9
a person whose job is to help actors, during a performance, to remember words that they have forgotten
10
at the time stated and no later:

Examples:

We'll be leaving at six o'clock prompt.
11
(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at an arranged time:

Examples:

The agency sent back a prompt reply to my inquiries.
12
to cause someone to say or do something:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] What prompted you to say that?
13
If you prompt an actor or speaker, you help by quietly saying the next word or phrase if it has been forgotten.
14
a sign from the computer that shows it is ready to receive your instructions
15
A prompt is also a set of directions or a passage from a book, poem, or play to give you ideas for writing something
16
to do something that causes a reaction or makes someone do or think something:

Examples:

The accusations of fraud prompted an angry response from the company's CEO.
Steeply rising food prices pushed inflation to 5.6% last month prompting renewed concern about whether inflation would spread more widely.
prompt sb/sth to do sth Evidence of a slow economy will prompt the bank to lower interest rates again.
Pre-tax profit soared 28.2%, prompting the company to declare a special dividend of 70¢ a share.
17
if a computer prompts you to do something while performing a task, it gives you a message that tells you what action to take next:

Examples:

prompt sb to do sth After you've downloaded the program, you will be prompted to restart your PC.
18
done or happening without delay:

Examples:

prompt payment/delivery/service The message at the top of the bill is intended to encourage prompt payment.
prompt action/attention/treatment Millions of people lack health insurance and therefore aren't getting regular screening or prompt treatment.
19
done quickly, without delay, or arriving at the arranged time:

Examples:

Be prompt for your appointment.
The cashback bonus is given to prompt payers.
20
a symbol, usually a flashing line, or message on a computer screen that tells you that the computer is ready for you to give it an instruction:

Examples:

Type your username and password when you see the prompt.

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