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