To look forward; have a view or outlook; face.(pros′ pekt). In mining, to make a search; explore: as, to prospect for a place which may be profitably worked for precious metal.To look forward toward; have a view of.(pros′ pekt). In mining: To explore for unworked deposits of ore, as a mining region.To do experimental work upon, as a new mining claim, for the purpose of ascertaining its probable value: as, he is prospecting a claim.n. The view of things within the reach of the eye; sight; survey.n. That which is presented to the eye; scene; view.n. A view or representation in perspective; a perspective; a landscape.n. An object of observation or contemplation.n. A place which affords an extensive view.n. A wide, long, straight street or avenue: as, the Ascension Prospect in St. Petersburg.n. Direction of the front of a building, window, or other object, especially in relation to the points of the compass; aspect; outlook; exposure: as, a prospect toward the south or north.n. A looking forward; anticipation; foresight.n. Expectation, or ground of expectation, especially expectation of advantage (often so used in the plural): as, a prospect of a good harvest; a prospect of preferment; his prospects are good.n. In mining, any appearance, especially a surface appearance, which seems to indicate a chance for successful mining. Sometimes used as a synonym of color in panning out auriferous sand, or more often for the entire amount of metal obtained in panning or vanning.n. In heraldry, a view of any sort used as a bearing: as, the prospect of a ruined temple.n. In organ-building, the external front or façade of the instrument, including the case and the display-pipes.