prompts
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑmps// UK //pɹˈɒmpts// prompts
n. instructions or questions that help you start a task, like writing a story or using an AI. They give you a starting point when you are not sure what to do next.
n. signals or instructions provided to encourage a specific action or response. In modern computing, refers to the input text used to guide the output of generative models.
The teacher gave us several writing prompts for the essay.
If you want the software to generate a better image, you need to write more detailed prompts.
The workshop leader provided a series of creative prompts designed to bypass the students' internal critics and encourage a more fluid, spontaneous style of prose.
Usage
Often used with verbs like 'give', 'provide', or 'write'.