C1adjectiveformaleducationwork
US/prəˈspek.tɪv/
UK/prəˈspek.tɪv/
expected or likely to become something in the future, such as a buyer, student or employee
In context
The university holds open days for prospective students and their parents.
We showed the flat to three prospective buyers on Saturday.
Many prospective employers now look at applicants' social media accounts.
Words that go with prospective
adjective + noun
- prospective studentsThe website answers common questions from prospective students.
- prospective buyersThe house has attracted lots of prospective buyers.
- prospective employersKeep your CV short so prospective employers will read it.
- prospective parentsThe school gives tours for prospective parents every Friday.
- prospective customersThe sales team called hundreds of prospective customers.
- prospective candidatesThe party is interviewing prospective candidates for the election.