prospect
pros-pect
verb
To search for mineral deposits, especially gold or oil.
"They prospected for diamonds in the river."
noun
The likelihood or expectation of something happening in the future.
"The prospect of a long holiday was exciting."
noun
A person or thing considered a potential customer, candidate, or success.
"She was a promising prospect for the team."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: prognosis, medical prognosis, outlook, expectation, chance, view, panorama, vista, aspect, scene, candidate