potential
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
adjective
- Possible but not yet actual; capable of becoming real.
- She is a potential candidate for the job.
- We are looking at potential buyers for our house.
- The storm is a potential danger to coastal towns.
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noun
- The possibility or capacity to develop into something in the future.
- He realized his potential after years of hard work.
- The land has potential for building a new school.
- This young athlete has great potential to become a champion.
- The difference in electrical charge between two points, measured in volts.
- The circuit has a potential of 12 volts.
- The electrician measured the potential across the battery terminals.
- A high potential can cause a dangerous shock.
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