Prospectus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəsˈpɛktəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prospectus is a noun meaning A document which describes a proposed endeavor (venture, undertaking), such as a literary work (which one proposes to write).
Meaning
A document which describes a proposed endeavor (venture, undertaking), such as a literary work (which one proposes to write).
More Meanings
- A booklet or other document giving details of a share offer for the benefit of investors.
- A document, distributed to prospective members, investors, buyers, or participants, which describes an institution (such as a university), a publication, or a business and what it has to offer.
Example Sentences
Just in case, Oatly’s prospectus gives it the option of listing in Hong Kong if the foreign ownership becomes a problem in the United States.
The Manchester, Buxton, Matlock & Midlands Junction Railway, which was the title of this project, issued its prospectus on May 30, 1845, and announced that "this Company is formed to complete the communication by Railway between Lancashire and the East Districts. [...]". The capital to be raised was £800,000.
Word Forms
- prospectuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include statute, constitution, handout, brochure, newsletter, flier.
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