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noun ADJ. considerable, enormous, great, limitless | full You aren't using your computer to its full potential. | true | unfulfilled, untapped | commercial | growth VERB + POTENTIAL have, show This young man has enormous potential. | be aware of, see John Cadbury could see the potential for his product. | develop, exploit, unlock They were among the first companies to exploit the potential of the Internet. | fulfil, reach, realize Signing for a top club would enable him to fulfil his true potential. PREP. with ~ looking for a trainee with potential | ~ as She showed great potential as an actor. | ~ for an industry that has the potential for growth
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potential
nouns
a potential customer/buyer/client
• Advertisers want to reach as many potential customers as possible.
a potential candidate
• Party leaders have put together a list of 10 potential candidates.
a potential problem
• There is a potential problem with the new equipment.
a potential danger/threat/risk
• Tired drivers are a potential danger to other road users.
potential conflict
• Funding is an area of potential conflict between the two departments.
a potential benefit
• The potential benefits must be weighed up against the costs involved.
a potential source of something
• A dirty kitchen is a potential source of infection.
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