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n. - A device that displays words for people to read; Someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech.

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  • To singers, the convenient position of the prompter is a matter of real importance.
  • The prompter is a safety net and a friendly face, allowing performers to concentrate more on their acting.
  • So imperfect were they also in their parts, that the prompter was the only person from whom any single speech passed without a blunder.
  • He doesn't have to pack the 'prompter', they're joined at the hip. moron | 3.6.09 @ 11: 04PM
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