| n. | 1. | That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook. |
| 2. | Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape. | |
| 3. | A position affording a fine view; a lookout. | |
| 4. | Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect. | |
| 5. | The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; | |
| 6. | That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; | |
| v. t. | 1. | To look over; to explore or examine for something; |
| v. i. | 1. | To make a search; to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; |
| Noun | 1. | prospect - the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent" |
| 2. | prospect - belief about (or mental picture of) the future Synonyms: expectation, outlook | |
| 3. | prospect - someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) Synonyms: candidate | |
| 4. | prospect - the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views" | |
| 5. | prospect - a prediction of the course of a disease Synonyms: medical prognosis, prognosis | |
| Verb | 1. | prospect - search for something desirable; "prospect a job" |
| 2. | prospect - explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals |
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