prospect

1. v. That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook. Source: opted

2. v. Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape. Source: opted

3. v. A position affording a fine view; a lookout. Source: opted

4. v. Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect. Source: opted

5. v. The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state. Source: opted

6. v. That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success. Source: opted

7. v. t. To look over; to explore or examine for something; as, to prospect a district for gold. Source: opted

8. v. i. To make a search; to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; as, to prospect for gold. Source: opted

9. n. the possibility of future success Source: wordnet

10. n. belief about (or mental picture of) the future Source: wordnet

11. n. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) Source: wordnet

12. n. the visual percept of a region Source: wordnet

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