PROSPECT


Meaning of PROSPECT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' prä- ˌ spekt, chiefly Brit pr ə - '

Function: intransitive verb

Date: 1841

: to explore an area especially for mineral deposits

transitive verb : to inspect (a region) for mineral deposits broadly : EXPLORE

– pros · pec · tor \ - ˌ spek-t ə r, - ' spek- \ noun

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