prospectus

[pruh-spek-tuh s] /prəˈspɛk təs/

noun, plural prospectuses.

a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it:

Don't buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.

a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.

Origin

1770-80; < Latin prōspectus outlook, view, equivalent to prōspec-, stem of prōspicere (prō- pro-¹ + -spicere, combining form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of v. action

Examples from the web for prospectus

He sold one collection two or three years ago, and his prospectus says that the present gallery was reserved from that sale.
Yelp is expected to file its prospectus by the end of this year.
One of the surprises in the initial prospectus is how small and profitable this business is said to be.
Keep your prospectus open enough to allow you to modify your dissertation without rocking too many boats.
They will not be afforded the protection of being able to rely on the prospectus.
Generally, investors got into this private, no-prospectus game through a trusted family friend.
In its stock prospectus, the company said it expected its revenue growth rate to continue to decline.
It's imperative when you buy shares of preferred stock to check the prospectus to see if there is a call provision.

British Dictionary definitions for prospectus

prospectus

/prəˈspɛktəs/

noun (pl) -tuses

a formal statement giving details of a forthcoming event, such as the publication of a book or an issue of shares

a pamphlet or brochure giving details of courses, as at a college or school

Word Origin

C18: Latin, literally: distant view; see prospect

Word Origin and History for prospectus

1765, from French prospectus (1723) and directly from Latin prospectus "view" (see prospect (n.)).