A reminder or cue to do something. The teacher gave the students a prompt to start their essays.
A set of instructions or a question that initiates a task or activity. The writing prompt asked students to describe their favorite holiday memory.
A symbol or message on a computer screen indicating that the system is ready to receive input. The command prompt appeared, waiting for the user to type a command.
A word or phrase spoken to remind an actor of their next line during a performance. The prompter gave a quiet prompt when the actress forgot her line.