prospectus

[ pruh-spek-tuhs ]

noun

, plural pro·spec·tus·es.

1. 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.

2. 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

1. a formal statement giving details of a forthcoming event, such as the publication of a book or an issue of shares
2. a pamphlet or brochure giving details of courses, as at a college or school

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prospectus¹

C18: Latin, literally: distant view; see prospect

Example Sentences

Conservative shadow science secretary Andrew Griffith accused Labour of coming into government on "a false prospectus that things would be easy".

From BBC

The Dodgers are given a 17.7% chance of a title by Baseball Prospectus, a 16.3% chance by FanGraphs and a 12% chance by Baseball Reference.

From Los Angeles Times

While the picture painted of the economy by the Scottish secretary was bleak, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has suggested in order to win the next Holyrood election in 2026, his party would need to outline a “positive alternative” prospectus for government in Scotland, adding that the country needed “change” from the SNP government at Holyrood.

From BBC

The latest Baseball Prospectus projections give the Dodgers a 100% chance of making the playoffs, the Diamondbacks a 97% chance.

From Los Angeles Times

But he is currently unable to tell new students exactly which courses will be available for the 2025-26 academic year - or even what to put in the college's prospectus.

From BBC

Related Words

• catalogue
• syllabus