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- Dictionarypros·pect/ˈpräˌspek(t)/
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.: "clients deemed likely prospects for active party membership" Similar
verb
- 1. search for mineral deposits in a place, especially by means of experimental drilling and excavation: "the company is also prospecting for gold" Similar
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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. : the act of looking forward : anticipation.
PROSPECT definition: 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.
PROSPECTS definition: 1. the possibility of being successful, especially at work: 2. the possibility of being…. Learn more.
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. Prospect is from the Latin word prospectus which means a "view or outlook."
PROSPECT meaning: 1. the possibility that something good might happen in the future: 2. the possibility of being…. Learn more.
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.
noun. /ˈprɒspekt/. /ˈprɑːspekt/. [uncountable, singular] the possibility that something will happen. prospect of something There is no immediate prospect of peace. They faced the prospect of defeat in the elections.
1 [uncountable, singular] the possibility that something will happen prospect (of something/of doing something) There is no immediate prospect of peace. A place in the semifinals is in prospect (= likely to happen). prospect (that…) There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.
