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prompt

prompt

8 3.8
A short instruction that tells a computer program what to write or do
  • noun
  • /prɑmpt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : instrucción
  • The authors suggested starting with a prompt and asking students to finish the sentence.
  • prompts to elicit responses
  • use prompts
  • provide prompts

What's the best prompt hackers use that you could share?

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Examples

  • The following was an example of a writing prompt used in this study:

    Academic text (2012)
  • OK, so the first prompt is next book in a series.

  • In the basic procedure, a set of writing prompts is provided to the student.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Table 2 presents a comparison of typical writing prompts and more concrete versions of the same prompts.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Students used Edmodo to respond to discussion prompts, post questions, and submit assignments related to the unit.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Students in Mrs. Newton's class also need frequent prompts and redirection to stay focused.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Finally, the coaches tallied the number of corrective prompts used during each session.

    Academic text (2015)
  • In class, the teacher provided a writing prompt to inspire creativity among the students.

  • The students received a prompt to prepare their presentations on environmental issues.

  • A clear prompt can guide AI to generate more relevant and accurate responses.

Synonyms

cue
vsprompt
224 3.3

A sign or hint that tells someone what to do

is a text instruction aimed specifically at a model to produce a response

Compounds

command prompt
  • Specialized
2 4.2

A line on the screen that shows the computer is ready for you to type a command

A small box at the front of a stage where a person sits to help actors with their lines

prompt box
  • Specialized
3.9

A small text box where you type a question or instruction for an AI assistant

A copy of a play script with notes and cues for the stage

How Specific

instruction
455 1.2
prompting
  • Specialized
4.6
prompt
  • Specialized
8 3.8
query
  • Specialized
36 4.4

Surface Forms

prompt singular
prompts plural

Etymology

The AI sense of prompt grows from the same old Latin promptus meaning 'ready' or 'at hand'. A prompt is a short instruction or cue that 'brings out' the model's response, so the word keeps the idea of making something come forward.