1.the possibility of future success;
his prospects as a writer are excellent
2.belief about (or mental picture of) the future
3.someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
4.the visual percept of a region;
the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
5.a prediction of the course of a disease
1.search for something desirable;
prospect a job
2.explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals