prompt engineering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The technique of formulating instructions (prompts) for a generative AI, in order that it produce the expected output.

Word forms

prompt engineering

Etymology

Likely coined in 2020 by AI researcher Gwern Branwen.

Synonyms

prompt crafting prompt design

Related words

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