potential
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/potential
ADJECTIVEDefinition of potential
A potential customer, benefit, problem, etc. is one that might happen in the future.
Example: Realistic goals can then be set to prevent potential problems from becoming actual ones.
If x has potential for y, then it might change toward y or cause y.
Example: Technology has the potential for improvement as well as for harm.
If something has or shows potential, they will likely be very good in the future.
The potential is the difference in voltage between two points on an electrical circuit.
potential
EXAMPLESExamples of potential
Realistic goals can then be set to prevent potential problems from becoming actual ones.
Example sentenceTo grow, a business must identify potential customers and their needs.
Example sentenceTechnology has the potential for improvement as well as for harm.
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