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prompt
/ˈprɑmpt/
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a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be…
prompt meaning(s)
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- (n) a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
- (n) (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
- (v) give an incentive for action
- (v) serve as the inciting cause of
- (v) assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
- (adj) according to schedule or without delay; on time
- (adj) ready and willing or quick to act
- (adj) performed with little or no delay
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- The economic downturn and growing frustrations with reforms could prompt protesting French students to turn violent.
- Withdrawing support from Baghdad would prompt it to turn to Iran even China might be willing to kick in a few billion if that could buy an edge in oil deals.
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prompt box
a booth projecting above the floor in the front of a stage where the prompter…
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prompt copy
the copy of the playscript used by the prompter
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promptbook
the copy of the playscript used by the prompter
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prompter
/ˈprɑm ptə/
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someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten…
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prompter's box
a booth projecting above the floor in the front of a stage where the…
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prompting
/ˈprɑmp tɪŋ/
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persuasion formulated as a suggestion
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promptitude
/ˈprɑm ptɪ tjud/
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the characteristic of doing things without delay
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promptly
/ˈprɑmpt li/
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with little or no delay
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promptness
the characteristic of doing things without delay
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promulgate
/proʊ ˈməl ɡeɪt/
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state or announce
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promulgated
/ˈprɑ məl ˌɡeɪ təd/
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formally made public
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promulgation
/ˌprɑ məl ˈɡɛɪ ʃən/
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a public statement containing information about an event…
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promulgator
/ˈprɑ məl ɡɛɪ tə/
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(law) one who promulgates laws (announces a law as a way…
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promycelia
the basidium of various fungi
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promycelium
the basidium of various fungi
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pronate
turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards
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pronation
rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward
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pronator
a muscle that produces or assists in pronation
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prone
/ˈproʊn/
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having a tendency (to); often used in combination
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prone float
a floating position with the face down and arms stretched forward
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proneness
being disposed to do something
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prong
/ˈprɔŋ/
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a pointed projection
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prongbuck
fleet antelope-like ruminant of western North American plains with small branched…