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Prospective

usgb/prəˈspektɪv/Volume
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Future IntentionsPlay
Use 'prospective' to talk about someone's plans or intentions for the coming time. SlideShe visited the campus as a prospective student, hoping to enroll next term.
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Engagement StagePlay
Indicates someone's position when considering or negotiating an action but hasn't committed yet. SlideThe prospective employer had a long interview with him.
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Anticipating ParticipationPlay
'Prospective' often implies someone is taking steps to achieve a future goal. SlideShe already attended the pre-orientation meetup for prospective members.