prospectus

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
  2. noun a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university

Etymology

From French prospectus (“a prospectus”), borrowed from Latin prospectus. Doublet of prospect and prospekt.

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