noun
prospectus
pruh-SPEK-tus/prəˈspektəs/
A document presenting details of an offering or proposal.
The college prospectus presents a campus drawing, course timetable, and fee details.
Etymology
The image is of looking forward or surveying what lies ahead. A prospectus gives a written view of a proposed undertaking, setting out its chief features before it begins.
In context
the prospectus or summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing
More examples
- Investors receive a prospectus before the company sells its shares.
- The developer prepares a prospectus for the proposed apartment complex.
- Her book prospectus includes a chapter outline and sample pages.
Forms
prospectus · prospectuses