The state of being prospective rather than retrospective. / The quality of being or having a likely location in which to prospect for minerals.

Likely or expected to happen or become. / Anticipated in the near or far future. / Of or relating to a prospect; furnishing a prospect. / Looking forward in time; acting with foresight.

(obsolete) The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect. / (obsolete) A perspective glass.

plural of prospect

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prospect

The region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook. / A picturesque or panoramic view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape. / A position affording a fine view; a lookout.

(intransitive) To search, as for gold. / (geology, mining) To determine which minerals or metals are present in a location.

simple past tense and past participle of prospect

present participle of prospect

The act of one who prospects.