prospect prospect /ˈprɑːspɛkt/

noun

1. () The possibility of future success  ( chance , prospect )
   the possibility of future success
    His prospects as a writer are excellent
   his prospects as a writer are excellent
   
2. () Belief about (or mental picture of) the future  ( prospect , expectation , outlook )
   belief about (or mental picture of) the future
   
3. () Someone who is considered for something (for an office, prize or honor etc.)  ( prospect , candidate )
   someone who is considered for something (for an office, prize or honor etc.)
   
4. A prediction of the course of a disease  ( medical prognosis , prognosis , prospect )
   a prediction of the course of a disease
   
5. The visual percept of a region  ( panorama , prospect , vista , aspect , scene , view )
   the visual percept of a region
    The most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
   the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
   
   

verb

1. Explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals  ( prospect )
   explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
   
2. Search for something desirable  ( prospect )
   search for something desirable
    Prospect a job
   prospect a job