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Definition of Prompt
- (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
- a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"
- serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
- assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
- give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
- characterized by speed and efficiency
- performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
- according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on time"; "a prompt reply"
- quick in apprehending or reacting; "a prompt (or ready) response"; "a prompt smile"
Grouped Verbs: affect, impress, move, strike
Derivational Morphology: remind, cue, abetment, instigation, fomentation, instigator, initiator, suggestion, prompting, prompter, theater prompter, autocue, provocation, incitement, incitation, propulsion, actuation, act, human action, human activity, motivation, motivating, motive, need, incentive, inducement, motivator
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