1pros·pect 
/ˈprɑ:ˌspɛkt/ noun
plural pros·pects /ˈprɑ:ˌspɛkt/ noun 1 : the possibility that something will happen in the future [singular] ▪ the frightening prospect of going to war ▪ She is excited by the prospect of returning to school. ▪ Bankruptcy is an unlikely prospect for the company. [noncount] ▪ There was no/little prospect that the two parties would reach an agreement anytime soon. 2 [count] : an opportunity for something to happen — usually plural ▪ He has few prospects for employment. ▪ She has a lot of business prospects. = She has a lot of prospects for doing business. 3 [count] : someone or something that is likely to succeed or to be chosen
▪ a young baseball player who's considered a top prospect ▪ We haven't decided which car to buy yet. We're still looking at a few prospects. 4 [count] formal : a wide view of an area from usually a high place — usually singular — usually + of ▪ a wide prospect of the surrounding country
▪ a young baseball player who's considered a top prospect ▪ We haven't decided which car to buy yet. We're still looking at a few prospects.
in prospect
formal : possible or likely to exist or happen in the future
▪ A great medical breakthrough is in prospect. [=expected in the future]
▪ A great medical breakthrough is in prospect. [=expected in the future]
