Meaning of the word prompting in English

What does prompting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prompting

US /ˈprɑːmp.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈprɒmp.tɪŋ/

Noun

the act of encouraging or assisting someone to say or do something

Example:
The teacher's gentle prompting helped the shy student answer the question.
He needed no prompting to share his exciting news.

Adjective

serving to encourage or assist someone to say or do something

Example:
The software offers prompting messages to guide users through complex tasks.
His prompting questions helped me think more deeply about the topic.