Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prompting
noun
/ˈprɒmp.tɪŋ/
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Definition
The act of encouraging someone to take action or to remember something.
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Examples
- The teacher used prompting to help the students recall their lessons.
- She received prompting from her friends to apply for the job.
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Meaning
Prompting refers to guiding or inspiring someone to say or do something, often by providing cues or reminders.
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Synonyms
- encouragement
- nudge
- reminder
- instigation