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Topic: Technology

prolog

IPA: /ˈproʊlɒg/

KK: /ˈproʊlɒg/

noun

Definition: A programming language that uses logical statements instead of commands to perform tasks, allowing for logical reasoning and inference.

Example: Prolog is often used in artificial intelligence for tasks that involve complex problem-solving.

prompt

IPA: /prɒmpt/

KK: /prɑmpt/

adjective

Definition: Quick to act or respond without delay; done immediately.

Example: She gave a prompt response to the customer's inquiry.

noun

Definition: A signal or reminder that helps someone to remember or do something, often used in contexts like business or computing.

Example: The teacher gave a prompt to help the students remember their next task.

transitive verb

Definition: To encourage someone to take action or to remind them to do something.

Example: The teacher prompted the students to think critically about the topic.

prompter

IPA: /ˈprɒmp.tə/

KK: /ˈprɑːmp.tɚ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is quicker or more immediate than something else.

Example: She gave a prompter response than her colleague.

noun

Definition: A person who helps someone by giving them cues or reminders, especially in a performance or presentation.

Example: The prompter quietly whispered the next line to the actor on stage.

proofing

IPA: /ˈpruːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpruːfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A process in baking where dough is allowed to rise due to the action of yeast before it is baked.

Example: The proofing stage is essential for making fluffy bread.

verb

Definition: To make something free from errors or defects, often by checking and correcting it.

Example: She is proofing the document before it is printed.

prosumer

IPA: /prəˈsuːmər/

KK: /prəˈsuːmər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to products or services that are designed for consumers who are also involved in the production or creation of those products, often blending professional and amateur features.

Example: The prosumer camera offers advanced settings that appeal to both hobbyists and professionals.

noun

Definition: A person who actively participates in the production and consumption of goods or services, often with a high level of interest or expertise.

Example: As a prosumer, she not only buys the latest technology but also creates content using it.

protocol

IPA: /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/

KK: /ˈproʊtəkɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: A set of rules or guidelines that explain how something should be done, especially in formal situations.

Example: The scientists followed the established protocol during the experiment.

noun

Definition: A set of rules or guidelines that dictate how things should be done, especially in formal situations or technical processes.

Example: The scientists followed the safety protocol to ensure a secure experiment.

prototypal

IPA: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpəl/

KK: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an original model or first example of something from which others are developed.

Example: The designer created a prototypal version of the new smartphone to test its features.

prototype

IPA: /ˈprəʊtətaɪp/

KK: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

noun

Definition: A first or early version of something that is used as a model for making later versions.

Example: The engineers created a prototype of the new smartphone to test its features before the final release.

prototypical

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpɪkəl/

KK: /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Representing a typical example of something, often used as a model for others.

Example: The prototypical design of the car influenced many other models that followed.

proxy

IPA: /ˈprɒk.si/

KK: /ˈprɒk.si/

noun

Definition: A person or document that has the power to act on behalf of someone else.

Example: She appointed her brother as her proxy to vote in the election.

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