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Cueing: meaning, definitions and examples

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cueing

 

[ ˈkjuːɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

theater performance

Cueing refers to the act of signaling or prompting an actor or performer to begin their action or dialogue. In theater, cueing is crucial for the flow of the performance, ensuring that all participants are synchronized. Cues can be verbal or physical signals from a director, stage manager, or fellow actors. Proper cueing helps maintain the timing and pacing of a scene, enhancing the overall experience for the audience.

Synonyms

indication, prompt, signal

Examples of usage

  • The director gave a cue to the lead actor.
  • She waited for her cue before entering the stage.
  • The lighting technician prepared the cues for the scene changes.
Context #2 | Verb

directing behavior

Cueing as a verb refers to the act of providing a prompt or signal to initiate an action or response. It is often used in various contexts, including education, psychology, and performance. In teaching, cueing can involve prompting students to recall information or perform a task. Effective cueing can enhance learning and retention by guiding the individual towards the desired action.

Synonyms

indicating, prompting, signaling

Examples of usage

  • The teacher began cueing the students to answer.
  • He was cueing his friend to start the presentation.
  • The coach was cueing the players during practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "cueing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinalização

🇮🇳 संकेत देना

🇩🇪 Anzeichen

🇮🇩 penunjukan

🇺🇦 сигналізація

🇵🇱 sygnalizacja

🇯🇵 合図する

🇫🇷 signalisation

🇪🇸 señalización

🇹🇷 işaretleme

🇰🇷 신호

🇸🇦 إشارة

🇨🇿 signální

🇸🇰 signál

🇨🇳 提示

🇸🇮 sinalizacija

🇮🇸 merki

🇰🇿 сигнал беру

🇬🇪 ნიშნის მიცემა

🇦🇿 siqnalizasiya

🇲🇽 señalización

Etymology

The term 'cueing' originates from the Latin word 'cauda', which means 'tail'. It was used in the context of theater where a 'cue' referred to a signal that indicated the next action, akin to the tail signaling an animal’s movements. The term evolved through Old French into Middle English as 'cue' in the late 15th century. Initially, a 'cue' indicated a line of text that served as a signal for actors. Over time, the meaning expanded to include various forms of prompts in different environments, such as education and behavior modification. The modern usage of 'cueing' as a gerund form emerged in the 20th century, reflecting its application across diverse fields, from drama to teaching and therapeutic practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,194 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.