prospectus
Meaning
- 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.
- A document which describes a proposed endeavor (venture, undertaking), such as a literary work (which one proposes to write).
- A booklet or other document giving details of a share offer for the benefit of investors.
Synonyms
course catalog
course catalogue
issue prospectus
technical manual
user manual
offering memorandum
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɹəsˈpɛktəs/
Etymology
From French prospectus (“a prospectus”), borrowed from Latin prospectus. Doublet of prospect.
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