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Prompting Definition & Meaning

prompting
noun
  1. persuasion formulated as a suggestion
  2. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"

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Frequently asked questions

What does prompting mean?
persuasion formulated as a suggestion a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"
What part of speech is prompting?
Prompting is a noun.
How many definitions does prompting have?
Prompting has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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