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Reflection prompt

A follow-up instruction asking a model to inspect and improve its own previous answer.

Example

After drafting, the model is asked to reconsider its answer and correct weak reasoning.

Why people use it

Understanding “Reflection prompt” helps teams give models clearer instructions and diagnose weak prompts.

What you'll hear

“Can we improve this with Reflection prompt before we change the model?”

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