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Prospective

/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/

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

📖 Definitions of "Prospective"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A perspective glass.

  3. 3

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

    "I'm meeting the prospectives at 3."

adjective
  1. 1

    Likely or expected to happen or become.

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

  2. 2

    Anticipated in the near or far future.

  3. 3

    Of or relating to a prospect; furnishing a prospect.

  4. 4

    Looking forward in time; acting with foresight.

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