1. with regard to the future; in anticipation of future events
2. from a point in time going forward (used in research or studies)
Usage: medical; research

Examples

• The company is planning prospectively for the next five years.
• We need to think prospectively about climate change impacts.
• The study will follow patients prospectively over two years.
• Prospectively, this investment should yield good returns.
• The research team collected data prospectively rather than looking at past records.
• Prospectively speaking, the market looks promising.
• The policy changes will be applied prospectively to new cases.