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noun
- 1. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring: "there was no prospect of a reconciliation" Similar
- 2. a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.: "Norwich's unbeaten heavyweight prospect" Similar
verb
- 1. search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation: "the company is also prospecting for gold" Similar
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PROSPECT definition: 1. the possibility that something good might happen in the future: 2. the possibility of being…. Learn more.
noun. pros· pect ˈprä-ˌspekt. Synonyms of prospect. 1. : exposure sense 3b. 2. a (1) : an extensive view. (2) : a mental consideration : survey. b. : a place that commands an extensive view : lookout. c. : something extended to the view : scene. d. archaic : a sketch or picture of a scene. 3. obsolete : aspect. 4. a.
PROSPECT meaning: 1. the possibility that something good might happen in the future: 2. the possibility of being…. Learn more.
To prospect means to search, often for something that will provide a positive outcome, like a job or a client. More specifically, prospect is used to mean to explore an area for gold or similar, as in The gold rush of 1849 led to a lot of prospecting in California.
A particular prospect is something that you expect or know is going to happen. They now face the prospect of having to wear a cycling helmet by law. [ + of] After supper he'd put his feet up and read. It was a pleasant prospect. 3. plural noun. Someone's prospects are their chances of being successful, especially in their career.
n. 1. Something expected; a possibility. 2. prospects. a. Chances. b. Financial expectations, especially of success. 3. a. A potential customer, client, or purchaser. b. A candidate deemed likely to succeed. 4. The direction in which an object, such as a building, faces; an outlook. 5. Something presented to the eye; a scene: a pleasant prospect.
A prospect is the possibility that something fabulous will happen. After you graduate top of your class at Harvard, for example, your job prospects look great.
