What is the term for the instructions given to foundation models so they produce more accurate responses to a query?

A prompt is the specific input or instruction given to a foundation model to guide its output. Crafting effective prompts is crucial for eliciting accurate and desired responses, a practice known as prompt engineering. "Direction" is too general and doesn't specifically refer to the input method for models. "Dialog" refers to an ongoing conversation, not a single instruction. "Translation" is a specific task a model might perform, not the general term for its input.