Meaning Of The Word Prospect

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prospect
singular noun: A particular prospect is something that you expect or know is going to happen.
variable noun: If there is some prospect of something happening, there is a possibility that it will happen.

prospect in American English
a broad view; scene
to explore or search (for)
intransitive verb: to search or explore a region for gold or the like
noun: an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc
transitive verb: to search or explore (a region), as for gold

prospect in British English
noun: a probability or chance for future success, esp as based on present work or aptitude
verb: to explore (a region) for gold or other valuable minerals

prospect in the Oil and Gas Industry 1
noun: A prospect is a formation identified by an oil or gas exploration team as being likely to produce oil or gas.

prospect in the Oil and Gas Industry 2
verb: To prospect for oil or gas is to explore an area it in order to see if there is any oil or gas there.

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