Prospect (noun)

1. The possibility or likelihood of a particular event or outcome.
2. The likelihood of success or profit in a particular enterprise or venture.
3. A view or outlook, especially of a landscape.
4. A person or thing likely to be chosen or successful in the future.

Origin:

From latin prospectus "a view, outlook, prospect", from the verb prospicere "to look forward".

Examples:

1. The prospect of rain tomorrow is high.
2. The company's prospects for the future are good.
3. He enjoyed the prospect of the sea from the cliff top.
4. She is a prospect for the job.
5. The prospect of a new car was exciting.