prospectus
- noun
- /prəˈspɛktəs/
- Formal
- Before applying, she carefully reviewed the prospectus to understand the programs offered by the college.
Examples
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So, Dominic, I took a look over your prospectus, and I must say I'm very impressed.
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I have a prospectus here for you.
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Hey, you take a look at that prospectus for me?
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I never even had a prospectus, you know?
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I wanted you to have a look at this prospectus here.
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Just let me show you the prospectus, okay?
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"Have you read the prospectus I gave you?" he asked.
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It's all there in the prospectus.
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And at the end of the semester, you will give a presentation of your prospectus in front of a panel of judges.
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Some universities are just beginning to tentatively cut archaeology from their teaching prospectus.
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Synonyms
A list of items with details, often in a book
A small paper booklet that gives information about a product, service, or event
A list of classes a college or university offers with times, requirements, and descriptions
Compounds
- Specialized
A first draft document telling investors about a planned stock or bond sale that may change
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Morphology
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.