n. 1. A formal summary of a proposed venture or project. 2. A document describing the chief features of something, such as a business, an educational program, or especially a stock offering or mutual fund, for prospective buyers, investors, or participants. [Latin prōspectus, distant view; see PROSPECT.] |
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