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prospectus
[ pruh-spek-tuhs ]
noun
, plural pro·spec·tus·es.
- a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it:
Don't buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.
- a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.
prospectus
/ prəˈspɛktəs /
noun
- a formal statement giving details of a forthcoming event, such as the publication of a book or an issue of shares
- a pamphlet or brochure giving details of courses, as at a college or school
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prospectus1
1770–80; < Latin prōspectus outlook, view, equivalent to prōspec-, stem of prōspicere ( prō- pro- 1 + -spicere, combining form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of v. action
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prospectus1
C18: Latin, literally: distant view; see prospect
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Example Sentences
A modicum of mental training would have led him to say, “Kindly send me your Prospectus.”
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For further information see Prospectus, to be had of the Principal.
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It may have been an error, that the editors did not more fully elaborate their plan, in their Prospectus.
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Vide Capt. Tayler's Prospectus for floating breakwaters—an invention which really promises to save our ships and purses too.
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Lundy had, since the issue of the Prospectus for the new paper, removed the Genius to the capital of the nation.
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