prospect

/pɹˈɒspɛkt/

/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/

[noun] [verb]

Prospect

[NOUN]

the visual percept of a region

synonyms : aspect

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

synonyms : chance

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

synonyms : expectation

outlook

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

synonyms : candidate

a prediction of the course of a disease

synonyms : medical prognosis

prognosis

to prospect

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

search for something desirable

Examples

1. The prospect of a promotion can be more motivating than the actual responsibilities that come with the job.

2. He felt stuck in a dead-end job with no prospect of promotion or advancement.

3. She moved to the city in search of better employment prospects.

4. Michael stressed over the prospect of finding a new school for his autistic son yet again after two moves in three years, knowing that three moves are as bad as a fire for his son's specialized educational needs.

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