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prompting

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑmptɪŋ// UK //pɹˈɒmptɪŋ// prompt·ing

n. the act of helping someone remember what to say or encouraging them to take action. You might give a friend a small hint if they forget their lines in a play.

n. the act of assisting a speaker with a cue or providing an incentive for an action to occur. Often refers to the specific input given to a computer system or person to elicit a desired response.


SIMPLE

The actor needed a little prompting to remember his next line.

CONTEXTUAL

Without any prompting from his parents, the young boy began cleaning up his toys after the party.

COMPLEX

The software provides automated prompting to guide users through the complex installation process, ensuring that no critical configuration steps are overlooked during the initial setup.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows the preposition 'without' to indicate an action was spontaneous.

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