Prospect - Definition

n 1: the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a
writer are excellent" [syn: prospect, chance]
2: belief about (or mental picture of) the future [syn:
expectation, outlook, prospect]
3: someone who is considered for something (for an office or
prize or honor etc.) [syn: candidate, prospect]
4: the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature
of the park are the beautiful views" [syn: view, aspect,
prospect, scene, vista, panorama]
5: a prediction of the course of a disease [syn: prognosis,
prospect, medical prognosis]
v 1: search for something desirable; "prospect a job"
2: explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as
minerals