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Prompting

PRAH-mptihng

/ˈprɑːmptɪŋ/

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prompting

Dictionary meaning

A cue given to a performer, usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken.

Examples

  • The audience could hear the stage manager's prompting.

Synonyms: prompt

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