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potential

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

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adjective

always used before a noun

capable of becoming real :possible

Doctors are excited about the new drug's potential benefits.

Critics say the factory poses a potential threat to the environment.

the school's potential growth

He is a potential candidate for president.

The project has potential risks/advantages.

noun

plural -tials

[count] :a chance or possibility that something will happen or exist in the future - usually singular; usually + for

Wet roads increase the potential for an accident. [=make an accident more likely to happen]

If you study hard, there is a greater potential for success.

a quality that something has that can be developed to make it better [count]

Scientists are exploring the potentials of the new drug.

The stock's earning potential is high. [=the stock is likely to earn a lot of money]

The new technology has the potential to transform the industry. [noncount]

There is potential in the new technology, but it will be a long time before it can actually be used.

The company has a lot of potential for future growth.

[noncount] :an ability that someone has that can be developed to help that person become successful

The team's newest player shows great potential. [=promise]

He has the potential to be one of the team's best players.

She has leadership potential. [=she could become a successful leader]

He shows enormous potential as an athlete.

The school tries to help students reach/realize their full potential. [=to become the best they can be]

[count, noncount] technical :the amount of work that is required to move a quantity of electricity from one point on a circuit to another

This kind of work is usually measured in volts.

The instrument is used to measure the changing electrical potentials.

* Các từ tương tự:
potential energy, potentiality