prompt
/pɹɑm(p)t/ noun B2- 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.
- A time limit given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods.
Plural prompts
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He had hurried back to the house, followed within a few minutes by the police sergeant, who arrived at the scene of the crime a little after twelve o’clock, after taking prompt steps to warn the county authorities that something serious was afoot.
The Monkeys were as prompt as ever, and in a few moments the entire band stood before her.
But I must be prompt over this matter.”
Anne read the note, kissed the bookmark, and dispatched a prompt reply back to the other side of the school.
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