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a possible future event or opportunity
The job offer is a promising prospect for her career.
The job offer is a good potential opportunity for her career.
Often used in business, finance, and personal development contexts.
a person considered as a potential customer or client
The sales team identified several prospects at the trade show.
The sales team found several potential customers at the trade show.
Common in sales and marketing to refer to potential buyers.
a person considered as a potential romantic partner
He was a good prospect for her, but she wasn't sure.
He was a good potential romantic partner, but she wasn't sure.
Used informally to describe someone as a potential romantic interest.
In business, 'prospect' often refers to potential customers or clients. For example, 'The sales team is working on converting prospects into customers.'
While 'prospect' is useful, avoid overusing it in formal writing. Use synonyms like 'opportunity' or 'potential' to vary your language.
From Latin 'prospectus' (view, outlook), from 'prospicere' (to look forward).
The word 'prospect' is often used in contexts where future opportunities or potential are being discussed. It can refer to events, people, or situations that are considered likely or desirable.