prompter

/ˈprɑm(p)tər/
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Other forms: prompters

Definitions of prompter
  1. noun
    someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
    synonyms: theater prompter
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    type of:
    assistant, help, helper, supporter
    a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
  2. noun
    a device that displays words for people to read
    synonyms: autocue
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    types:
    Teleprompter, teleprompter
    a device that displays scrolling text for speakers to read
    type of:
    device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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