| Prospect (prospect) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Pros"pect |
| [L. prospectus,
fr. prospicere, prospectum, to look forward; pro
before, forward + specere, spicere, look, to see: cf.
OF. prospect. See Spy, v., and cf.
Prospectus.] |
That which is embraced by
eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view;
scene; outlook.
Especially, a picturesque or widely
extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape.
A position affording a fine view; a
lookout.
Relative position of the front of a
building or other structure; face; relative aspect.
The act of looking forward; foresight;
anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state.
That which is hoped for; ground for hope or
expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of
success.
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| Prospect (prospect) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Pros"pect |
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To look over] to explore or examine for
something; as, to prospect a district for gold.
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| Prospect (prospect) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Pros"pect |
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To make a search;
to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; as, to prospect
for gold.
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