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Prompt Engineering
PronunciationPROMPT en-jin-EER-ing
Definition
Writing clear instructions (prompts) with context and examples so an AI model gives accurate, consistent answers.
Where you hear it
Building AI features and using AI tools daily.
Examples
Better prompt engineering reduced wrong answers.
Give the model two examples of the output format you want.
Common mistake
Writing vague prompts and blaming the model. Be specific about the task, the format, and the limits.