pros·pect
pros·pect/ˈpräˌspek(t)/
noun
- the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring."there was no prospect of a reconciliation"synonyms: likelihood, hope, expectation, anticipation, (good/poor) chance, chances, odds, probability, possibility, likeliness, promise, lookout, dream, fear, danger, hazard, coming soon, on the way, in the pipeline, likely to happen, to come, coming up, at hand, close/near at hand, near, imminent, in the offing, in view, in store, on the horizon, in the wings, just around the corner, in the air, in the wind, brewing, upcoming, forthcoming, impending, approaching, in the cards
- a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc."clients deemed likely prospects for active party membership"synonyms: candidate, possibility, catch
- an extensive view of landscape."a viewpoint commanding a magnificent prospect of the estuary"synonyms: view, vista, outlook, perspective, panorama, aspect, scene, scenery, sweep, landscape, seascape, townscape, cityscape, surroundings, picture, spectacle, sight, lookout
verb
search for mineral deposits in a place, especially by means of experimental drilling and excavation.
"the company is also prospecting for gold"
synonyms: inspect, survey, make a survey of, explore, search, scout, reconnoiter, examine, check out, look, seek, hunt, go after, dowse
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May 23, 2024 · prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern. the prospect ...
to try to achieve, create, or find something: prospect for sth The internet promises one of the cheapest methods of prospecting for new clients. (Definition of ...
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.
noun. Usually prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future: good business prospects.
prospect in American English · 1. a. a broad view; scene · 2. a mental view or examination; survey · 3. the view obtained from any particular point; outlook · 4 ...
PROSPECT meaning: 1 : the possibility that something will happen in the future; 2 : an opportunity for something to happen usually plural.
[uncountable, singular] the possibility that something will happen. prospect of something There is no immediate prospect of peace. They faced the prospect ...
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