Meaning of the word prospective in English

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prospective

US /prəˈspek.tɪv/

UK /prəˈspek.tɪv/

of a person) expected or expecting to be something particular in the future

Example:

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The company is interviewing prospective candidates for the position.

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They are meeting with prospective buyers for their house.

Synonym:

potential possible future eventual expected

likely to happen at a future date; concerned with or looking forward to the future

Example:

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The prospective benefits of the new policy are still being evaluated.

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He has a very prospective outlook on life.

Synonym:

forthcoming imminent expected anticipated upcoming

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