pro|spec|tus

pro|spec|tus
pro|spec|tus «pruh SPEHK tuhs», noun.
1. a printed statement describing and advertising something, especially the description of a proposed enterprise, issued to potential investors: »

the prospectus of a new company or issue of stock.

2. British. a university or college catalog.
[< Latin prōspectus. See etym. of doublet prospect. (Cf.prospect)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • tus — abor·tus; ac·a·this·tus; ac·cen·tus; ac·tus; ad·i·tus; ad·vo·ca·tus; a·e·tus; af·fla·tus; ag·nos·tus; al·ber·tus·ta·ler; al·tus; am·bi·tus; an·te·na·tus; ao·tus; ap·lo·di·no·tus; ap·pa·ra·tus; aq·uae·duc·tus; aq·uae·haus·tus; ar·bu·tus;… …   English syllables

  • spec — cir·cum·spec·tion; cir·cum·spec·tive; con·spec·tus; ex·tro·spec·tion; ex·tro·spec·tive; in·spec·tion; in·spec·tion·al; in·spec·tive; in·spec·tor; in·spec·tor·ate; in·spec·to·ri·al; in·spec·tor·ship; in·spec·to·scope; in·spec·tress; in·spec·trix;… …   English syllables

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  • prospectus — pro•spec•tus [[t]prəˈspɛk təs[/t]] n. pl. tus•es 1) cvb a document describing the major features of a proposed business venture, literary work, etc., so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it 2) cvb a brochure… …   From formal English to slang

  • prospectus — pro|spec|tus [prəˈspektəs] n [Date: 1700 1800; : Latin; Origin: PROSPECT1] 1.) especially BrE a small book that advertises a school, college, new business etc 2.) a document produced by a company that wants the public to buy its shares …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • prospectus — pro|spec|tus [ prə spektəs ] noun count 1. ) a small book describing a school, university, etc., and giving details of its programs 2. ) a document providing details about a business to people who are interested in investing in it …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • prospectus — pro·spec·tus /prə spek təs/ n pl tus·es / tə səz/: a preliminary printed statement describing a business or other enterprise and distributed to prospective buyers, investors, or participants; specif: a description of a new security issue supplied …   Law dictionary

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  • prospectus — A document that describes the details and financial support for a new bond or stock issue offering. A prospectus is required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. American Banker Glossary Formal written document to sell securities that… …   Financial and business terms

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