prospect
The chance that something will happen in the future.
The likelihood or possibility that a particular event will occur in the future.
A person who may buy something or join a group.
A person who is considered likely to buy something, join an organization, or be recruited.
A wide and beautiful view of an area.
A broad or distant view, especially one that is attractive or scenic.
To look for gold, oil, or other valuable things in the ground.
To explore an area in order to find valuable minerals, oil, or other resources.
- Base: prospect
- Plural: prospect, prospects
- Base: prospect
- 3rd Person Singular: prospects
- Present Participle: prospecting
- Past: prospected
career prospects
1future career opportunities and growth potential
Chances of doing well and moving up in your job over time.
- Moving abroad improved his career prospects.
- Career prospects in this field are excellent.
in prospect
1likely to happen soon
Something that is expected to happen soon.
- Several exciting changes are in prospect for the company.
- With summer in prospect, many families are planning vacations.
job prospects
1future employment opportunities
The chance of getting a job in the future.
- Graduates often worry about their job prospects.
- Her job prospects improved after she learned coding.
prospects are good/bright/poor/etc.
1describing future success chances
Used to say how likely it is that something will be successful in the future.
- Prospects are good for the new product launch.
- The prospects are poor for an early agreement.