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".

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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.

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Royal Mail director Les Owen had wanted to include a reference to the Horizon IT system in the prospectus for the flotation.

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It also emerged that Ms Vennells made an amendment to the prospectus that was made available to potential shareholders before the Royal Mail stock market flotation.

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But Scotland's Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the election would allow the SNP to outline "a real prospectus for change".

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Related Words

• catalogue
• syllabus