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Prospection and Prospecting Definitions

Prospection

(uncommon) The action of looking forward into the future. Formed by analogy with retrospection.

Prospecting

Something expected; a possibility.

Prospection

(uncommon) The act of prospecting for minerals.

Prospecting

Chances.

Prospection

A search for archaeological remains, usually using modern technology, for example ground penetrating radar.
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Prospecting

Financial expectations, especially of success.

Prospection

The act of looking forward, or of providing for future wants; foresight.

Prospecting

A potential customer, client, or purchaser.

Prospecting

A candidate deemed likely to succeed.

Prospecting

The direction in which an object, such as a building, faces; an outlook.
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Prospecting

Something presented to the eye; a scene
A pleasant prospect.

Prospecting

The act of surveying or examining.

Prospecting

The location or probable location of a mineral deposit.

Prospecting

An actual or probable mineral deposit.

Prospecting

The mineral yield obtained by working an ore.

Prospecting

To search for or explore (a region) for mineral deposits or oil.

Prospecting

To explore for mineral deposits or oil.

Prospecting

Present participle of prospect

Prospecting

The act of one who prospects.

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