Prompt
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Prompt
Adjective
Noun
- A reminder or cue. A word, phrase or line supplied by a prompter to an actor who has forgotten the script. A suggestion for inspiration given to an author. A sequence of characters that is displayed to indicate that a computer is ready to receive input.
"I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen, but my account wasn't recognized."
- A word, phrase or line supplied by a prompter to an actor who has forgotten the script.
- A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.
- A sequence of characters that is displayed to indicate that a computer is ready to receive input.
"I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen, but my account wasn't recognized."
- Textual input given to a large language model or image model in order to have it generate a desired output.
"I struggled to come up with a prompt that would give me the exact image I had in mind."
Verb
- To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
"I prompted him to get a new job."
- To say (something) in order to help or encourage someone to speak.
""How did you solve the issue then?" Jason prompted while staring at Lana."
- To show or tell (an actor/person) the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
"If he forgets his words I will prompt him."
- To initiate; to cause or lead to.
- To request (a user) to provide input or do something on a computer.
"The script prompted him to enter his credit account number."