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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pro•spec•tus /prəˈspɛktəs/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. -tus•es. - a document describing the major features of a proposed business venture, literary work, etc., for potential investors, buyers, or participants.
- a brochure describing the facilities, services, or attractions of a place or institution.
See -spec-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pro•spec•tus (prə spek′təs),USA pronunciation n., pl. -tus•es. - 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.
- 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.
- Latin prōspectus outlook, view, equivalent. to prōspec-, stem of prōspicere (prō- pro-1 + -spicere, combining form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of verb, verbal action
- 1770–80
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: prospectus /prəˈspɛktəs/ n ( pl -tuses)- a formal statement giving details of a forthcoming event, such as the publication of a book or an issue of shares
- a pamphlet or brochure giving details of courses, as at a college or school
Etymology: 18th Century: Latin, literally: distant view; see prospect |