prospect in WordNet English dictionary

1. the visual percept of a region
   "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
   view  aspect  prospect  scene  vista  panorama 
   
2. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
   candidate  prospect 
   
3. the possibility of future success
   "his prospects as a writer are excellent"
   prospect  chance 
   
4. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
   expectation  outlook  prospect 
   
5. a prediction of the course of a disease
   prognosis  prospect  medical prognosis 
   

1. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
   prospect 
   
2. search for something desirable
   "prospect a job"
   prospect