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prospect
[pros-pekt]
noun
Usually prospects
an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc.
the outlook for the future.
good business prospects.
anticipation; expectation; a looking forward.
something in view as a source of profit.
a potential or likely customer, client, etc.
a potential or likely candidate.
a view, especially of scenery; scene.
outlook or view over a region or in a particular direction.
a mental view or survey, as of a subject or situation.
Synonyms:Mining.
an apparent indication of ore or native metal.
a place giving such indications.
a mine working or excavation undertaken in a search for additional ore.
Archaic.sight; range of vision.
verb (used with object)
to search or explore (a region), as for gold.
to work (a mine or claim) experimentally in order to test its value.
to make a careful survey of; examine or evaluate.
Another local firm uses the same telemarketer to prospect the northern Brisbane market.
verb (used without object)
to search or explore a region for gold or the like.
to make a search; look for something.
As a freelancer, you will be prospecting for clients.
prospect
noun
(sometimes plural) a probability or chance for future success, esp as based on present work or aptitude
a good job with prospects
a vision of the future; what is foreseen; expectation
she was excited at the prospect of living in London
unemployment presents a grim prospect
a view or scene, esp one offering an extended outlook
a prospective buyer, project, etc
a survey or observation
mining
a known or likely deposit of ore
the location of a deposit of ore
a sample of ore for testing
the yield of mineral obtained from a sample of ore
verb
to explore (a region) for gold or other valuable minerals
(tr) to work (a mine) to discover its profitability
to search (for)
Other 51Թ Forms
- prospectless adjective
- prospector noun
- nonprospect noun
- underprospect noun
- ˈDzٱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prospect1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prospect1
Idioms and Phrases
in prospect, under consideration; expected; in view.
He had no other alternative in prospect.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Whitehall officials say they had anticipated the prospect of Israel striking Iran.
That is not how player unions will see such a prospect, as they insist their members are already at breaking point.
The prospects for peace seem dimmer by the hour.
England sources have so far played down the prospect of him being fast-tracked into the squad at this stage.
Why, owners wondered, should we continue to pay two dozen entry-level players to fill out a roster when only two of them might be legitimate prospects?
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When To Use
A prospect is a specific outlook for one’s future, usually leaning toward a positive outcome. It is often used in the plural, as in If Julie doesn’t improve her grades, her prospects for college will be slim.More generally, prospect is a looking forward or anticipation, as in With all this extra work, the prospect of going home early isn’t looking good.In business, prospect has several specific meanings. A prospect could be a source of profit, such as a new product.Prospect could also be a potential client or customer, as in The sales team is always looking for prospects to sell to.Or a prospect could be a potential employee, as in HR sent us several prospects for our job opening.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.Example: I gave up all of my prospects in banking to chase my passion for photography.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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