prospective

[ pruh-spek-tiv ]

/ prəˈspɛk tɪv /

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adjective

of or in the future: prospective earnings.

potential, likely, or expected: a prospective partner.

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Origin of prospective

From the Late Latin word prōspectīvus, dating back to 1580–90. See prospectus, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM prospective

pro·spec·tive·ly, adverbpro·spec·tive·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH prospective

perspective, prospective

Words nearby prospective

prosopyle, pro-Soviet, prospect, Prospect Heights, prospecting, prospective, prospector, prospectus, prosper, prosperity, prosperity gospel

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How to use prospective in a sentence

Here’s what we know so far about the pricing of a prospective Covid vaccine.
Will a Covid-19 Vaccine Change the Future of Medical Research? (Ep. 430)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 27, 2020|Freakonomics
In WordPress’s world such information is useful to provide prospective customers.
Why Apple let WordPress walk but continues to fight Fortnite’s Epic Games|rhhackettfortune|August 25, 2020|Fortune
Both are used by many of the state’s landlords when determining the qualifications of a prospective renter.
She Was Sued Over Rent She Didn’t Owe. It Took Seven Court Dates to Prove She Was Right.|by Danielle Ohl, Capital Gazette, and Talia Buford and Beena Raghavendran, ProPublica|August 25, 2020|ProPublica
They also include links to your site and other features that can be used to attract prospective customers to your services or brick-and-mortar location, which is typically the goal of SEO for most local businesses.
How to optimize your Google local Knowledge Panel|George Nguyen|August 13, 2020|Search Engine Land

It’s important to identify what review sites get a lot of traffic and reviews to position your site to receive quality prospective clients.
Guide: How to structure a local SEO strategy for your business|Christian Carere|August 6, 2020|Search Engine Watch
Stacey Missmer, et al. “A Prospective Study of Dietary Fat Consumption and Endometriosis Risk.”
Can Food Make You Infertile? Foods to Eat and Avoid|Anneli Rufus|December 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
J.E. Chavarro, et al. “A Prospective Study of Dairy Foods Intake and Anovulatory Infertility.”
Can Food Make You Infertile? Foods to Eat and Avoid|Anneli Rufus|December 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Noll, Jennie G., et al. “Obesity Risk for Female Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Prospective Study.”
Will I Get Fat? 15 Signs You'll Gain Weight|Anneli Rufus|November 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Michael Leitzmann, et al. “A Prospective Study of Coffee Consumption and the Risk of Symptomatic Gallstone Disease in Men.”
Can Coffee Save Your Life?|Anneli Rufus|October 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Prospective theme: The New Order in North Africa and the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities.
The Buzz of Davos|David Kirkpatrick|January 27, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Prospective lessees who had taken the trouble to inquire about the rental had learned that it was so high as to be prohibitive.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
Do you think it worth my while to buy the Prospective for the sake of Wicksteed's review—is there anything new in it?
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3)|George Eliot
Prospective visitors who wish to see more than the exterior must make preliminary inquiries.
Wanderings in Wessex|Edric Holmes
Prospective merchants have been active in securing desirable locations at the different towns on the line.
History of the United States|Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard
Prospective eclipses are never noticed in the Imperial Calendar, published originally at Peking, and republished in the provinces.
Moon Lore|Timothy Harley

British Dictionary definitions for prospective

prospective

/ (prəˈspɛktɪv) /

adjective

looking towards the future

(prenominal) anticipated or likely

Derived forms of prospective

prospectively, adverb

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