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Prospective
/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/
The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.
📖 Definitions of "Prospective"
noun
- 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.
"I'm meeting the prospectives at 3."
adjective
- 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
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.
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