Prompt

[prɒm(p)t] or [prɑmpt]

Definition

(noun.) (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command.

(noun.) a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); 'the audience could hear his prompting'.

(verb.) serve as the inciting cause of; 'She prompted me to call my relatives'.

(verb.) assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned.

(adj.) according to schedule or without delay; on time; 'the train is prompt' .

(adj.) ready and willing or quick to act; 'she is always prompt to help her friends'; .

Typist: Molly--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A limit of time given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods. See Prompt-note.

(v. t.) To assist or induce the action of; to move to action; to instigate; to incite.

(v. t.) To suggest; to dictate.

(v. t.) To remind, as an actor or an orator, of words or topics forgotten.

Typed by Gus

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Ready, quick, apt.[2]. Early, timely, punctual.

v. a. [1]. Incite, induce, stimulate, impel, engage, incline, dispose, urge, set on, draw on.[2]. Put in mind, give the cue to.[3]. Dictate, suggest, hint.

Inputed by Enoch

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Ready, alert, responsive, active, quick, brisk, apt, unhesitating

ANT:Unready, sluggish, irresponsive, inactive

Checked by Barlow

Definition

adj. prepared: ready and willing: acting with alacrity: cheerful: unhesitating: (obs.) inclined disposed.—v.t. to incite: to move to action: to assist a speaker when at a loss for words: to suggest to the mind.—n. a limit of time given for payment for merchandise purchased the limit being stated on the prompt-note the note of reminder.—ns. Prompt′-book a copy of a play arranged for the prompter's use; Prompt′er; Prompt′ing the act of prompting or suggesting: that which is prompted or suggested; Prompt′itūde promptness: readiness: willingness: quickness of decision and action.—adv. Prompt′ly.—ns. Prompt′ness; Prompt′ūary a magazine repository a handbook; Prompt′ūre (Shak.) suggestion: instigation.

Checker: Roderick

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