prospective

[prəˈspɛktɪv]

prospective Definition

  • 1likely to happen at a future date; concerned with or applying to the future
  • 2likely to become or be

Using prospective: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prospective" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company is looking for prospective employees.

  • Example

    He is a prospective buyer of the house.

  • Example

    The prospective bride and groom met each other's families.

  • Example

    The prospective students toured the campus.

prospective Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for prospective

Phrases with prospective

  • the ability to remember to do something in the future

    Example

    She set an alarm to help her with her prospective memory.

  • a healthcare payment system where payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount

    Example

    The hospital implemented a prospective payment system to control costs.

  • a research study that follows a group of individuals over time to observe the development of a particular outcome

    Example

    The researchers conducted a prospective cohort study to investigate the effects of smoking on lung cancer.

Origins of prospective

from Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'view, outlook'

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Summary: prospective in Brief

The term 'prospective' [prəˈspɛktɪv] refers to things that are likely to happen in the future or apply to the future. It can describe potential employees, buyers, or students, as well as future events or outcomes. Examples include 'The company is looking for prospective employees.' and 'The prospective students toured the campus.' Other uses include 'prospective memory,' the ability to remember to do something in the future, and 'prospective payment system,' a healthcare payment system.

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