the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

there was no prospect of a reconciliation

some training which offered a prospect of continuous employment

a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.

Norwich's unbeaten heavyweight prospect

clients deemed likely prospects for active party membership

an extensive view of landscape

a viewpoint commanding a magnificent prospect of the estuary

search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation

the company is also prospecting for gold