prompt Definition
prompt (prämpt)
adjective
- quick to act or to do what is required; ready, punctual, etc.
- done, spoken, etc. at once or without delay
Etymology: ME prompte < MFr < L promptus, brought forth, at hand, ready, quick < pp. of promere, to bring forth < pro-, forth + emere, to take: see pro- & redeem
noun
- Commerce
- the time limit specified for the payment of an account
- the contract in which the due date is specified
- an act of prompting; reminder
- Comput. a message on a video screen that requests the operator to enter information or a command
transitive verb
- to urge into action; provoke
- to remind (a person) of something he or she has forgotten; specif., to help (an actor, etc. who has forgotten a line) with a cue
- to move or inspire by suggestion
- Comput. to request information with a prompt ()
prompt Related Forms
prompt′ly adverb
prompt′·ness noun
prompt Synonyms
prompt
modif.
prompt Synonyms
prompt
v.
prompt Usage Examples
Object
- speculation: French Connection's poor performance prompted speculation of a possible takeover or of Marks taking the company private.
- on-screen: A version compiled to run under MS DOS in the user-friendly ESDUview shell which prompts on-screen for the input data is also provided.
- outcry: Public and congressional outcry prompted NASA to solicit alternatives to a space shuttle mission for servicing Hubble.
- reassessment: Fans are not only prompting a critical reassessment of many of the originators, they're bringing the music forward into the new millenium.
- fear: That prompted fears that more jobs would go east.
- discussion: There were serious issues here that would prompt future discussions at SUGSC.
Preposition: with
replys: Special thanks to Vikki for being so prompt with email replys and answers to questions.
Preposition: for
- username: When you click on that link you will be prompted for a username and password.
- interviewer: To act as a prompt for the interviewer by providing the details that back your claim to be a preferred candidate.
- filename: Save As This command will save the bitmap image after prompting for a new filename.
- confirmation: The system will prompt for confirmation of this action.
Infinitive complement
- restart: Once the new software is successfully installed, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
- enter: Users are then prompted to enter straightforward details about their typical office resource use.
- install: Users of Windows 95 will find that they are prompted to install an update for this file to access the Help files.
Modifies a noun
- reply: You have the right to complain about NHS services and you should expect a full and prompt reply.
- notification: In both cases a prompt notification by the tenant is required to enable remedial action to be taken.
- response: The heating system is covered by British gas 3 star scheme ensuring a prompt response should you have a problem.
- attention: Thanks very much for your prompt attention to my order - the rings arrived safely and are just right!
- delivery: Dawn Roderick - I just wanted to thank you for your prompt delivery of my badges.
- refund: You may either accept the changed holiday or cancel and receive a full and prompt refund of all monies that you have paid.
Browse dictionary entries near prompt
- ‹ promotive
- ‹ promotion
- ‹ promoter
- ‹ promote
- ‹ promontory
- ‹ promo
- ‹ promissory note
- ‹ promissory estoppel
- ‹ promissory
- ‹ promisor
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