Pronunciation: /prəˈspɛktɪv/
noun a person expected or likely to become or do something
A1 I am excited about my prospective job interview.
A2 She is considering her prospective career options.
B1 The company is looking for prospective candidates to fill the position.
B2 The real estate agent showed us around the prospective homes.
C1 The committee evaluated the prospective projects before making a decision.
C2 The researchers conducted a study on the prospective outcomes of the new drug.
adjective relating to or effective in the future
A1 I am excited about my prospective job interview.
A2 She is considering different prospective colleges to attend.
B1 The company is looking for prospective clients to expand their business.
B2 The real estate agent showed us around some prospective houses.
C1 The committee reviewed the prospective candidates before making a decision.
C2 The research team is analyzing data from prospective studies to draw conclusions.
formal The company is actively seeking prospective candidates for the open position.
informal I heard they're looking at a few prospective hires for the job.
slang They're scoping out some potential candidates for the role.
figurative The garden is full of prospective buds waiting to bloom.
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