Prospective Meaning in English

word

US

/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/

pruh-SPEK-tiv

UK

/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/

pruh-SPEK-tiv

परिभाषा

Describes someone or something that is likely to become or expected to be in the future, such as a potential customer or a possible future event.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Mostly formal; commonly used before nouns ("prospective student"). Typical with jobs, customers, buyers. Implies something is not yet certain, only possible. Do not use for things that are already decided.

• Spanish: potencial - futuro - posible
• Portuguese (BR): potencial - futuro(a) - possível
• Portuguese (PT): potencial - futuro(a) - possível
• Chinese (Simplified): 潜在的 - 未来的
• Chinese (Traditional): 潛在的 - 未來的
• Hindi: भावी - संभावित
• Arabic: محتمل - مُرتقب
• Bengali: সম্ভাব্য - হতে পারে এমন
• Russian: потенциальный
• Japanese: 見込みの
• Vietnamese: tiềm năng - có khả năng trở thành
• Korean: 예비의 - 잠재적인
• Turkish: muhtemel - olası
• Urdu: امکانی - متوقع
• Indonesian: calon - potensial

उदाहरण वाक्य

She went to meet her prospective employer.

basic

The university invited all prospective students to a tour.

basic

We talked to a few prospective buyers about the house.

basic

If you're a prospective parent, you should attend the orientation session.

natural

All prospective employees must pass a background check.

natural

The school wants feedback from prospective families before making changes.

natural