Definition of prospect
(Entry 1 of 2)
2a(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
4a
: the act of looking forward : anticipation
b
: a mental picture of something to come : vision
c
: something that is awaited or expected : possibility
d
prospects plural
(1)
: financial expectations
(2)
: chances
5
: a place showing signs of containing a mineral deposit
6a
: a potential buyer or customer
b
: a likely candidate for a job or position
in prospect
: possible or likely for the future
prospect
verb
prospected; prospecting; prospects
Definition of prospect (Entry 2 of 2)
: to explore an area especially for mineral deposits
: to inspect (a region) for mineral deposits
broadly
: explore
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The first known use of prospect was in the 15th century
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