cue
/kju/ noun C2- An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.
- The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next actor to speak; any word or words which serve to remind an actor to speak or to do something; a catchword.
- A marker or signal that triggers something, such as the start of an audio recording.
- A hint or intimation.
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They say he could chalk his billiard-cue with his knuckles.
This psychological pattern consists of three distinct parts: the cue, the routine, and the reward.
First, the cue acts as a trigger that tells your brain to go into automatic mode.
For instance, hearing a notification sound is a common cue that prompts you to check your screen.
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