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prospectus

prospectus

3 7.2
A booklet that gives students information about a college's courses and facilities
  • noun
  • /prəˈspɛktəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : folleto informativo
  • Before applying, she carefully reviewed the prospectus to understand the programs offered by the college.

Examples

Synonyms

catalog
vsprospectus
  • US
211 2.5

A list of items with details, often in a book

is aimed at one educational institution and includes services and facilities information
brochure
vsprospectus
120 2.7

A small paper booklet that gives information about a product, service, or event

is a full institutional document focusing on courses facilities and services
course catalog
vsprospectus
  • US
2 3.4

A list of classes a college or university offers with times, requirements, and descriptions

covers the whole institution and its facilities as well as course information

Compounds

8.9

A first draft document telling investors about a planned stock or bond sale that may change

How Detailed

catalog
  • US
211 2.5
handbook
56 3.1
prospectus
  • Formal
3 7.2
brochure
120 2.7

Surface Forms

prospectus singular
prospectuses plural

Morphology

prospectus = prospect (opaque) = prospect + us

The formation involves a Latin nominal ending and the 'booklet about an institution' sense is lexicalized; learners cannot reliably infer it from 'prospect'.

Etymology

Prospectus comes from Latin parts pro- 'forward' and specere 'to look', and is related to the English word prospect. That's why a prospectus for a college is a booklet that shows its courses, facilities, and what student life may be like.