command prompt

/kəˌmænd prɑm(p)t/
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Definitions of command prompt
  1. noun
    (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
    synonyms: prompt
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    type of:
    electronic communication
    communication by computer
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