meaning of prospect
1. That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
2. Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape.
3. A position affording a fine view; a lookout.
4. Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect.
5. The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state.
6. That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success.
7. To look over; to explore or examine for something; as, to prospect a district for gold.
8. To make a search; to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; as, to prospect for gold.
9. a prediction of the course of a disease
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