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Refresh vs Prompt - What's the difference?

refresh | prompt |

In computing|lang=en terms the difference between refresh and prompt

is that refresh is (computing) the update of a display (in a web browser or similar software) to show the latest version of the data while prompt is (computing) a symbol that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.

As verbs the difference between refresh and prompt

is that refresh is to renew or revitalize while prompt is to lead someone toward what they should say or do.

As nouns the difference between refresh and prompt

is that refresh is the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc while prompt is a reminder or cue.

As an adjective prompt is

(archaic) ready, willing (to act).

refresh

English

Verb

(wikipedia refresh) (es)
  • To renew or revitalize.
  • Sleep refreshes the body and the mind.
  • (computing) To reload a document and show any new changes, especially a webpage on the internet.
  • * 2007 , Beth Harbison, Shoe Addicts Anonymous
  • She refreshed the page. She was still the high bidder. Good.
  • (computing) To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display.
  • * 2007 , Philip C Plumlee, Test Driven Ajax (on Rails)
  • You can save your code, refresh your browser, and see a change instantly. This simple trick turns a lowly web browser into a development environment
  • To perform the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.
  • Anagrams

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    Noun

    (es)
  • The periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.
  • (computing) The update of a display (in a web browser or similar software) to show the latest version of the data.
  • prompt

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (archaic) Ready, willing (to act).
  • * 1623 , William Shakespeare, Antony & Cleopatra , III.8:
  • Tell him, I am prompt To lay my Crowne at's feete, and there to kneele.
  • Quick, acting without delay.
  • He was very prompt at getting a new job.
  • On time, punctual.
  • Be prompt for your appointment.

    Derived terms

    * promptness

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A reminder or cue.
  • (business, dated) A time limit given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods.
  • * John Stuart Mill
  • To cover any probable difference of price which might arise before the expiration of the prompt , which for this article [tea] is three months.
  • (computing) A symbol that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.
  • I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen but my account wasn't recognized.
  • (writing) A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To lead someone toward what they should say or do.
  • I prompted him to get a new job.
  • * {{quote-news
  • , year=2011 , date=September 2 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Bulgaria 0-3 England , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=The only sour note on a virtually perfect night for England came from shameful 'monkey' chanting aimed at Ashley Cole and Ashley Young from a section of Bulgaria's fans which later prompted an official complaint from the Football Association to Uefa.}}
  • (theater, and, television) - to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
  • If he forgets his words I will prompt him.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    See also

    * promptly * prompter ----