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   prospect

   noun

   • 1. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring: "there was no prospect of a reconciliation" Similar likelihoodhopeexpectationanticipation(good/poor) chancechancesoddsprobabilitypossibilitylikelinesspromiselookoutdreamfeardangerhazard
   • ▪ a mental picture of a future or anticipated event: "moving to a new home a long distance away can be a worrying prospect" Similar visionthoughtideacontemplationtaskundertaking
   • ▪ chances or opportunities for success or wealth: "the poor prospects for the steel industry" Similar possibilitiespotentialpromiseexpectationsoutlookfuturescope
   • 2. a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.: "Norwich's unbeaten heavyweight prospect" Similar candidatepossibilityinformal:catch
   • ▪ a place likely to yield mineral deposits: "additional exploration prospects have been identified in this area"
   • 3. an extensive view of landscape: "a viewpoint commanding a magnificent prospect of the estuary" Similar viewvistaoutlookperspectivepanoramaaspectscenescenerysweeplandscapeseascapetownscapecityscapesurroundingspicturespectaclesightarchaic:lookout

   verb

   • 1. search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation: "the company is also prospecting for gold" Similar inspectsurveymake a survey ofexploresearchscoutreconnoitreexaminecheck outsearchlookseekhuntgo afterdowse
   • ▪ search for; seek: "many charities are prospecting for new donors"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun denoting the action of looking towards a distant object): from Latin prospectus ‘view’, from prospicere ‘look forward’, from pro- ‘forward’ + specere ‘to look’. Early use, referring to a view of landscape, gave rise to the meaning ‘mental picture’ (mid 16th century), whence ‘anticipated event’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. prospectless adjective

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2. bmmagazine.co.uk › business › qualifying-b2b-leadsQualifying B2B Leads: How to Focus on the Right Prospects

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   20 hours ago · Qualifying B2B leads is all about focusing your energy on prospects that are most likely to result in conversions. By understanding your ideal customer profile, using lead scoring, asking the right questions, leveraging technology, and ensuring alignment between marketing and sales, you can refine your approach to lead qualification.

3. octopuscrm.io › blog › sales-prospecting-vs-leadSales Prospecting vs Lead Generation: The Differences ...

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   2 days ago · Engagement: In sales prospecting, a salesperson usually starts engagement whereas in lead generation, a prospect already exposed to your marketing messages shows interest in your product or service and begins engagement; Timeline: Sales prospecting can lead to quicker engagement and conversion since it involves direct contact.

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5. evaboot.com › blog › lead-generation-vs-prospectingLead Generation VS Prospecting: What’s Better For Sales?

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   1 day ago · Improve Efficiency and Results. Using both approaches makes your sales process more efficient. Lead generation brings in a steady stream of prospects, while prospecting focuses on qualifying and converting them. This combination leads to higher conversion rates and better use of your sales team’s time. 3.

6. www.weforum.org › publications › chief-risk-officersChief Risk Officers Outlook: October 2024 | World Economic Forum

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   2 days ago · This second edition of the Chief Risk Officers Outlook launches against a backdrop of domestic political uncertainty in the United States and ongoing major conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and Russia, and Sudan. The report aims to provide a pulse check from the perspective of on-the-ground risk practitioners, conducted through a new survey of the World Economic Forum’s community of ...

7. www.researchprospect.com › primary-researchPrimary Research Explained | Definition, Types & Examples

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   20 hours ago · The main advantage of primary research is that it allows a researcher to fully control the research process, from sample selection to the methodologies being used. It also ensures that the research is objective, valid and accurate, and can reveal new trends on the topic under study. Primary research allows ownership of information.

8. www.reuters.com › business › energy'Age of electricity' to follow looming fossil fuel peak, IEA says

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   20 hours ago · The world is on the brink of a new age of electricity with fossil fuel demand set to peak by the end of the decade, meaning surplus oil and gas supplies could drive investment into green energy ...

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   20 hours ago · Cheniere Energy (LNG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.