prospect 1

prospect 1 definition - business

prospect 1

  1. To look for customers. For example, a registered representative may join a civic organization to prospect for new customers.
  2. To explore for something valuable, such as oil or gold.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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