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Meaning of prospective

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

prospective

Pronunciation:/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.

  2. A perspective glass.

  3. (often plural) A prospective (potential) member, student, employee, date, partner, etc.

    Example: I'm meeting the prospectives at 3.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Likely or expected to happen or become.

    Example: Prospective students are those who have already applied to the university, but have yet to be admitted.

  2. Anticipated in the near or far future.

  3. Of or relating to a prospect; furnishing a prospect.

  4. Looking forward in time; acting with foresight.