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| prompts | |
| 1. n. plural of prompt |  |
| prompt | |
| 1. adj. Quick; acting without delay. | |
| He was very prompt at getting a new job. | |
| 2. adj. On time; punctual. | |
| Be prompt for your appointment. | |
| 3. adj. (archaic) Ready; willing to act. | |
| 4. n. A reminder or cue. | |
| 5. n. (business, dated) A time limit given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods. | |
| 6. n. (computing) A symbol that appears on a monitor to indicate that the 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. | |
| 7. n. (writing) A suggestion for inspiration given to an author. | |
| 8. v. To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do. | |
| I prompted him to get a new job. | |
| 9. v. (transitive, theater, and television) 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. | |
| 10. v. To initiate; to cause or lead to. | |
