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Definition of prospect

Dictionary of Business Terms: prospect
prospect

  1. to seek customers.
  2. person considered likely to buy; prospective purchaser. See also cold canvass.
  3. potential employee, particularly in professional sports.
  4. see qualified prospect.

Dictionary of Insurance Terms: prospect
prospect

individual or organization that is a potential purchaser of an insurance product.

Dictionary of Marketing Terms: prospect
prospect

potential buyer of a product or service (who has not previously been a purchaser of that product or service). For example, a name on a mailing list is considered to be a prospect for the goods or services to be advertised by a mailing.

Dictionary of Real Estate Terms: prospect
prospect

a person considered likely to buy. Aprospective purchaser.

Example: All of the persons who request further information about the advertised property are considered prospects.

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