PROSPECT | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Prospect

Prospect

Pro·spect

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

A person or thing regarded as likely to succeed or be suitable.

e.g. The young athlete was a promising prospect for the Olympic team.

(noun)

an idea or vision of something that is anticipated or expected;

e.g. He was worried by the prospect of moving across the country.

(noun)

the opportunity or chance of obtaining something, especially wealth and/or success (often used in the plural as "prospects");

e.g. An office in this location would increase the prospects of the company.

(noun)

a person who is viewed as a likely or potential candidate for something, such as a person who might become a customer or successfully secure a position;

e.g. She is interviewing a prospect in the conference room.

(noun)

a broad perspective of something, either literally as an expansive view of a scene or landscape, or figuratively as a wide consideration of some idea;

e.g. The roof of the building offered a prospect of most of the city.