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