Prospectus (en. Prospectus)

/pʁɔ.spɛk.tys/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Document intended to inform about an offer or project.
The university's prospectus details the available programs.
Le prospectus de l'université détaille les programmes disponibles.
Commercial brochure presenting the services of a company.
I received a prospectus from the new gym.
J'ai reçu un prospectus de la nouvelle salle de sport.
Document used to attract investors.
The issuance prospectus for the shares is filled with financial data.
Le prospectus d'émission d'actions est rempli de données financières.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'view, perspective'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

issuance prospectus
Document presenting the terms of a securities issuance.
prospectus d'émission
advertising prospectus
Document intended to promote a product or service.
prospectus publicitaire
school prospectus
Document that presents the courses and activities of an educational institution.
prospectus scolaire

Related Words

brochure
Informative or promotional document.
brochure
catalog
List or collection of items or products.
cataloque
announcement
Publication intended to inform the public about something.
annonce

Slang Meanings

Fake prospectus
I was sent a fake prospectus for a company that doesn't exist.
On m'a envoyé un faux prospectus pour une entreprise qui n'existe pas.
Online prospecting
He always runs an online prospect to sell his products.
Il tourne toujours un prospecte en ligne pour vendre ses produits.