prospect (n.)

  1. the possibility of future success; his prospects as a writer are excellent

    [ Syn: chance ]

  2. belief about (or mental picture of) the future

    [ Syn: expectation , outlook ]

  3. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

    [ Syn: candidate ]

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

    [ Syn: view , aspect , scene , vista , panorama ]

  5. a prediction of the course of a disease

    [ Syn: prognosis , medical prognosis ]

    prospect (v.)

  1. search for something desirable; prospect a job'

  2. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals

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