Prospection
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prospection is a noun meaning (uncommon) The action of looking forward into the future. Formed by analogy with retrospection.
Meaning
(uncommon) The action of looking forward into the future. Formed by analogy with retrospection.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) The act of prospecting for minerals.
- A search for archaeological remains, usually using modern technology, for example ground penetrating radar.
Word Forms
- prospections
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prospect, exploration, prospecting, prospector, prospectivity, prospectiveness.
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