potential
potentialadjective
UK/pəˈten.ʃəl/US/pəˈten.ʃəl/
B2possible in the future, but not real yet
- We need to find potential customers.
- There are some potential problems with the plan.
potentialnoun
UK/pəˈten.ʃəl/US/pəˈten.ʃəl/
B2qualities or abilities that may make someone or something successful in the future
- She has the potential to be a great singer.