Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːˌspɛkt/
noun a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.
A1 The prospect of going on a vacation excites me.
A2 She is hopeful about the prospect of getting a promotion at work.
B1 The company is considering the prospect of expanding into new markets.
B2 There is a good prospect of success if we follow this strategy.
C1 The prospect of a global recession is causing investors to be cautious.
C2 He weighed the prospects of each investment before making a decision.
verb to search for or explore (a region) for mineral deposits or oil
A1 I prospect a bright future for our new project.
A2 She prospects finding a job in the city.
B1 The company prospects expanding into new markets next year.
B2 After careful analysis, the team prospects a successful outcome.
C1 The CEO prospects a merger with a rival company.
C2 Investors are prospecting a significant return on their investment.
formal The company is considering the prospect of expanding into international markets.
informal I heard there's a job opening at that new company, might be a good prospect for you.
slang That new restaurant has been getting good reviews, it's a solid prospect for dinner tonight.
figurative As she looked out at the vast ocean, she couldn't help but feel a sense of endless prospect before her.
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