prospectively

/prəˈspektɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to or looks toward the future; with future effect or application.
    • The study was designed prospectively to track patients over five years.
    • The contract was changed prospectively, so past work is not affected.
    • The new policy will apply prospectively, starting next month.
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