prospecting

/ˈprɑːspektɪŋ/ /ˈprɒspektɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To search, as for gold.

Examples :

"The old miner spent his days prospecting in the mountains, hoping to find a rich vein of gold. "

verb

To determine which minerals or metals are present in a location.

Examples :

"The geologists are prospecting in the mountains, hoping to find valuable minerals. "

geology mineral business industry science

noun

The act of one who prospects.

Examples :

"The company increased its sales team's prospecting, hoping to find new clients. "

business job geology industry mineral work

Related Words

minerals noun

/ˈmɪnərəl/ /ˈmɪnərəlz/

Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

"The school science project involved identifying different rocks based on the minerals they contained, like quartz and feldspar. "

valuable noun

/ˈvæljuəbl̩/

A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; — usually used in plural form.

"My grandmother's valuable were passed down through generations. "

geologists noun

/dʒiˈɒlədʒɪsts/ /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/

A person who is skilled at geology.

"The geologists studied the rocks to learn about the history of the Earth. "

increased verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːst/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

prospects noun

/ˈpɹɒspɛkts/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkts/

The region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.

"From the mountaintop, the prospects were breathtaking, with rolling hills stretching out as far as the eye could see. "

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

search noun

/sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/

An attempt to find something.

"With only five minutes until we were meant to leave, the search for the keys started in earnest."

clients noun

/ˈklaɪənts/

A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

"The lawyer helps her clients with their legal problems. "

location noun

/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

A particular point or place in physical space.

"The location of the school library is on the second floor. "