potential
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
potential
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A quality that can develop into a process, skill, or ability.
"She has the potential to become a great leader."
- 1.
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
"She has the potential to become a great leader."
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She has great potential as an artist.
She has great potential as an artist.
We need to explore the full potential of this new technology.
We need to explore the full potential of this new technology.
His potential qualification for the job is impressive.
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Frequently asked about potential
How do you pronounce potential?
potential is pronounced [/pəˈtɛnʃəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does potential mean?
potential means "potential". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is potential?
potential is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She has great potential as an artist." — used to mean "potential".
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