Prospectus
A formal document outlining a proposed offering, project, or investment, including objectives, risks, terms, and financial details.
nounProspectus
A formal document outlining a proposed offering, project, or investment, including objectives, risks, terms, and financial details.
nounImagine This
Imagine you’re at a university open house. A glossy prospectus is handed to you, listing majors, tuition, scholarship options, and campus life, with charts showing graduation rates and job prospects.
Sounds Like
pruh-SPEK-tuhs
Looks Like
Looks like the root 'prospect' with the suffix -us; commonly appears as a formal brochure or booklet.
Remember This
Prospectus is used for both education (university catalogs) and financial offerings (investment securities). The plural is prospectuses. It literally means 'a thing to be looked at.'
Other Forms
Connect With
brochure, pamphlet, circular, information packet, offering document, securities filing
Note
Use with articles like 'a prospectus' or 'the prospectus.' This is a formal document containing disclosures and details; read it carefully before making decisions. Do not confuse with 'perspective' or 'prospective.'