Prospective (adjective)

Relating to or expected in the future.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "prospectus" meaning "looking forward", prospective refers to something that relates to or is expected in the future.

Examples:

1. The company is currently conducting a prospective study on the new drug.
2. The prospective client is interested in buying the property.
3. This prospective employee has the qualifications we are looking for.
4. The prospective budget for next year is quite optimistic.
5. The prospective customers are mainly from the US and Canada.