cueing
|cue-ing|
/ˈkjuːɪŋ/
(cue)
signal or prompt
Etymology
'cue' originates from French, specifically the word 'queue', where 'queue' meant 'tail'.
'cue' changed from the Old/Middle French word 'queue' and entered Middle English as 'queue'; theatrical usage (the 'tail' or last words prompting the next speaker) led to the shortened modern English form 'cue'.
Initially, it meant 'tail', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'signal' or 'prompt'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of giving a cue; a signal or prompt that initiates an action, especially in theatre, broadcasting, recording, or live performance.
Cueing for the orchestra ensured everyone entered together.
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Noun 2
the use of prompts or hints to help someone recall information or perform a task (education, therapy, or memory support).
The therapist used cueing to help the patient recall names.
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Verb 1
present participle or gerund of 'cue' — performing the action of giving a cue or prompting someone or something.
She was cueing the guest speaker from backstage.
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Last updated: 2025/09/28 07:50