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Few-Shot Prompting
Definition
Providing examples of good input and output before asking AI to complete the real task.
In Plain English
Few-shot prompting is like showing a contractor two finished examples before asking for the next one.
Real-World Example
You might show AI two well-scored sales call summaries, then ask it to score a new call using the same pattern.
Why It Matters for Your Work
Examples often improve consistency for tone, classification, extraction, and repeated team workflows.
Common Mistake
Using examples that include confidential customer data or examples that do not match the actual task.
Related Terms
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Prompt Engineering
Designing instructions and context so an AI model produces better, more consistent results.
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Evaluation Criteria
The standards used to judge whether an AI response is good enough for its purpose.