PROSPECTIVE

prospective

Noun

  1. The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.
  2. A perspective glass.
  3. A prospective (potential) member, student, employee, date, partner, etc.
    Would you like to show the prospective around?
    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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