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    potential

    US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

    ・

    UK /pəˈtenʃl/

    A2TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveCapable of happening or becoming reality
    They faced the potential problem of not being able to leave the country
    n. (u.)Uncountable Nounsomeone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
    The region has enormous potential for economic development.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The possibility of something happening or some quality that somebody/something has
    This company has great potential for growth.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability to develop into something in the future
    He has the potential to become a great leader.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person who is being considered for a job, position, award, etc.
    She is a potential candidate for the job.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The amount of energy that something has stored in it because of its position or condition
    The potential energy of the object is converted into kinetic energy as it falls.
    adj.AdjectiveHaving or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
    This company has potential for growth.

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    HOLD THE LINE - MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO

    04:06HOLD THE LINE - MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO
    • tomorrow will have more potential people don't create the momentum in their life

      tomorrow will have more potential people don't create the momentum in their life

    • tomorrow will have more potential.

      tomorrow will have more potential.

    A2

    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • He recognised the potential of using an aerofoil to create negative lift,

      He recognised the potential of using an aerofoil to create negative lift,

    • engineer and driver called Michael May. He recognised the potential of using an aerofoil

      engineer and driver called Michael May. He recognised the potential of using an aerofoil

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • And the reason nominees have released their returns for decades is so that voters will know if their potential president owes money to, who he owes it to, and

      And the reason nominees have released their returns for decades is so that voters will know if their potential president owes money to, who he owes it to, and

    • THEIR POTENTIAL

      THEIR POTENTIAL

    B1

    NYC woman credits Apple watch warning for changing her life | NBC New York

    02:16NYC woman credits Apple watch warning for changing her life | NBC New York
    • Like, your family needs to get down here." Concerned about blood clots and a potential stroke, doctors had to use electrical currents to shock Jessica's heart into a normal rhythm.

      Like, your family needs to get down here." Concerned about blood clots and a potential stroke, doctors had to use electrical currents to shock Jessica's heart into a normal rhythm.

    • Like, your family needs to get down here." Concerned about blood clots and a potential stroke, doctors had to use electrical currents to shock Jessica's heart into a normal rhythm.

      Like, your family needs to get down here." Concerned about blood clots and a potential stroke, doctors had to use electrical currents to shock Jessica's heart into a normal rhythm.

    B1

    Lauv - Potential [Official Video]

    03:17Lauv - Potential [Official Video]
    • I think we got potential.

      I think we got potential.

    • I think we got potential.

      I think we got potential.

    B2

    How to Describe a Day Off in English!

    07:22How to Describe a Day Off in English!
    • Here in Canada, though, if I say, "Oh, I had an off day yesterday," it means that I wasn't feeling well or working to my best potential or working hard. There was something different about the day.

      Here in Canada, though, if I say, "Oh, I had an off day yesterday," it means that I wasn't feeling well or working to my best potential or working hard. There was something different about the day.

    • Here in Canada, though, if I say, Oh, I had an off day yesterday, it means that I wasn't feeling well or working to my best potential or working hard.

      Here in Canada, though, if I say, Oh, I had an off day yesterday, it means that I wasn't feeling well or working to my best potential or working hard.

    A1

    Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35

    12:07Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
    • And as a result, that bacteria gets trapped in there and spreads, causing a potential skin infection, cellulitis into the joint, a septic arthritis, or worse off, spreading and seeding throughout the blood, causing a septicemia or sepsis.

      And as a result, that bacteria gets trapped in there and spreads, causing a potential skin infection, cellulitis into the joint, a septic arthritis, or worse off, spreading and seeding throughout the blood, causing a septicemia or sepsis.

    • and spreads causing a potential skin infection,

      and spreads causing a potential skin infection,

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • ensure that we are on top of the potential effects on the wider supply chain. It is right

      ensure that we are on top of the potential effects on the wider supply chain. It is right

    • workers' unions to make sure that we're on top of the potential effects on the wider supply chain.

      workers' unions to make sure that we're on top of the potential effects on the wider supply chain.

    B1

    Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?

    10:50Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?
    • One of the potential losers is commercial real estate, in part because offices aren't needed as much or they're not needed at all.

      One of the potential losers is commercial real estate, in part because offices aren't needed as much or they're not needed at all.

    • One of the potential losers is commercial real estate, in part because offices aren't needed as much or they're not needed at all.

      One of the potential losers is commercial real estate, in part because offices aren't needed as much or they're not needed at all.

    B1

    Covid vaccine scientists win Nobel: BBC News Review

    06:13Covid vaccine scientists win Nobel: BBC News Review
    • Now, if you're interested in vaccines, you'll love our episode of News Review about a potential cancer vaccine.

      Now, if you're interested in vaccines, you'll love our episode of News Review about a potential cancer vaccine.

    • Now, if you're interested in vaccines, you'll love our episode of News Review about a potential cancer vaccine.

      Now, if you're interested in vaccines, you'll love our episode of News Review about a potential cancer vaccine.

    B2