Command Prompt (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The command prompt box showed the directory and the cursor, ready for typing.
- After launching the terminal, she saw a command prompt waiting for her input.
- Her instructor explained that the command line interface would display a command prompt after booting.
- When opening the Command Prompt application, a window appeared displaying the system's current directory.
- The line with the command prompt and the blinking cursor indicated the system's readiness to accept commands.