Prospect Definition & Meaning

prospect
noun
  1. the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent"
  2. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
  3. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
  4. the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
  5. a prediction of the course of a disease
verb
  1. search for something desirable; "prospect a job"
  2. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals

Synonyms for prospect

aspect noun

a distinct feature or element in a problem

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candidate noun

a politician who is running for public office someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor

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expectation noun

belief about (or mental picture of) the future anticipating with confidence of fulfillment the feeling that something

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outlook noun

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations belief

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panorama noun

the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views" a picture (or series

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prognosis noun

a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop a prediction of the course of a disease

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scene noun

the place where some action occurs; "the police returned to the scene of the crime" an incident (real or imaginary)

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view noun

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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vista noun

the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"

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"Prospect" in song lyrics

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  • "Who ever stole my stereo outta my Bronco on prospect"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Mitten Behemoths
  • "Man, you ain't even a prospect"
    Code Poets — Know Tomorrow
  • "Wild figgas who bust Tecs over by Prospect"
    King Sun — I Love Her to Death

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Frequently asked questions

What does prospect mean?
the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent" belief about (or mental picture of) the future someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views" a prediction of the course of a disease search for something desirable; "prospect a job" explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
What part of speech is prospect?
Prospect is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does prospect have?
Prospect has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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