Prospect definition

(1) A prediction of the course of a disease

(2) The visual percept of a region

"The most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"

(3) Belief about (or mental picture of) the future

(4) Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

(5) The possibility of future success

"His prospects as a writer are excellent"

(6) Explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals

(7) Search for something desirable

"Prospect a job"