prospector

prospector
prospect ► NOUN 1) the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. 2) a mental picture of a future or anticipated event. 3) (prospects) chances or opportunities for success. 4) a potential customer or person likely to be successful. 5) an extensive view of landscape.
► VERB ▪ search for mineral deposits, especially by means of drilling and excavation.
DERIVATIVES prospector noun.
ORIGIN Latin prospectus 'view' , from prospicere 'look forward' .

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