Dictionary definition · prospect
noun
- 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
verb
- search for something desirable"prospect a job"
- explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).