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prospected

 

[ prɒsˈpɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

future planning

Prospected refers to the act of looking forward to or planning for potential opportunities or developments. This term is often used in business and finance to indicate an expectation of future success or growth. In a more general context, it can also refer to the search for gold or other valuable minerals as in prospecting. The use of this term is prevalent in discussions about strategies for development.

Synonyms

anticipated, envisioned, expected, projected

Examples of usage

  • The company prospected new markets for expansion.
  • Geologists have prospected the area for valuable resources.
  • Investors are prospected to make significant profits next quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "prospected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perspectivado

🇮🇳 संभावित

🇩🇪 prospektiert

🇮🇩 diperkirakan

🇺🇦 перспективний

🇵🇱 perspektywowany

🇯🇵 見込みのある

🇫🇷 prospecté

🇪🇸 prospectado

🇹🇷 tahmin edilen

🇰🇷 예측된

🇸🇦 مُحتمل

🇨🇿 prospektivní

🇸🇰 perspektívny

🇨🇳 预期的

🇸🇮 perspektiven

🇮🇸 útlitslegur

🇰🇿 перспективалық

🇬🇪 პერსპექტიული

🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırılan

🇲🇽 proyectado

Etymology

The word 'prospect' comes from the Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'a view' or 'a sight', which in turn derives from 'prospicere', meaning 'to look forward'. The term has been used since the mid-15th century, originally referring to the act of looking forward or anticipating future events. Over time, it transitioned in usage towards business and exploration contexts, particularly related to the search for precious minerals or potential markets. The verb form 'prospected' began to gain popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially during the mining booms in North America, and is now commonly used in various fields including economics and investment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,604, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.