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prompt

noun \ˈpräm(p)t\
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Definition of prompt

  1. : the text, question, or instruction a person gives to an AI model to get a response

    • A clearer prompt got a much better answer.
    • The prompt included three examples of the format I wanted.
  2. : (verb) to give such instructions to a model

    • I prompted it to write in plain English.

Two meanings, one word

In everyday English

Something that reminds or encourages a person to do or say something.

In AI

The text, question, or instruction a person gives to an AI model to get a response.

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"Prompt." AI Dictionary, Dadgogo, https://dadgogo.com/dictionary/prompt/. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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