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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
    • THEIR POTENTIAL

      THEIR POTENTIAL

    B1

    How Your Birth Month Impacts Your Success

    07:10How Your Birth Month Impacts Your Success
    • Teenagers that had the potential but never made it as athletes because of the month they were born in,

      Teenagers that had the potential but never made it as athletes because of the month they were born in,

    A2

    How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ

    06:39How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ
    • Here's how the two cases compare and what we can learn about the potential strengths and weaknesses of the one against Trump from the other.

      Here's how the two cases compare and what we can learn about the potential strengths and weaknesses of the one against Trump from the other.

    • and what we can learn about the potential strengths

      and what we can learn about the potential strengths

    B2

    Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week

    04:52Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week
    • The Pentagon saying in a statement, the object "flew in proximity to sensitive DOD sites" and assessed it was "a safety flight hazard and a threat due to its potential surveillance capabilities".

      The Pentagon saying in a statement, the object "flew in proximity to sensitive DOD sites" and assessed it was "a safety flight hazard and a threat due to its potential surveillance capabilities".

    B1

    10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life

    08:2610 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life
    • And the problem with that is that self-loathing and negative self-talk can keep you from reaching your full potential.

      And the problem with that is that self-loathing and negative self-talk can keep you from reaching your full potential.

    • your full potential.

      your full potential.

    B1

    Iceland prepares for volcano: BBC News Review

    05:53Iceland prepares for volcano: BBC News Review
    • Now, this story tells us that roads have been damaged as worries grow about a potential volcanic eruption.

      Now, this story tells us that roads have been damaged as worries grow about a potential volcanic eruption.

    • about a potential volcanic eruption.

      about a potential volcanic eruption.

    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.

    • BLOOD CLOTS AND A POTENTIAL

      BLOOD CLOTS AND A POTENTIAL

    B1

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • ...malnutrition—and the potential for much, much worse

      ...malnutrition—and the potential for much, much worse

    B1