prospectus

Meaning

Noun

• A document, distributed to prospective members, investors, buyers or participants, which describes an institution (such as a university), a publication or a business and what it has to offer.
• A document which describes a proposed endeavor (venture, undertaking), such as a literary work (which one proposes to write).
• A booklet or other document giving details of a share offer for the benefit of investors.

Origin

• From French prospectus, borrowed from Latin.