prospectus

 
Pronunciation: /prəˈspɛktəs/

noun (plural prospectuses)

  • a printed booklet advertising a school or university to potential parents or students or giving details of a share offer for the benefit of investors.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'view, prospect', from the verb prospicere, from pro- 'forward' + specere 'to look'