1. the possibility that something will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect potential for The company certainly has the potential for ...

noun [uncountable] technical the energy that something has because of its position or state, rather than because it is moving → kinetic energy.

From Longman Business Dictionary ˈbrand poˌtential the possible future success in a particular market of a particular brand of productHeinz are determined to ...

something that is potentially dangerous, useful etc is not dangerous etc now, but may become so in the future a potentially dangerous situation.

potentiality meaning, definition, what is potentiality: an ability or quality that could develop...: Learn more.

potential2 ○○○ W3 AWL noun [uncountable] 1 the possibility that something will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effectpotential for The company ...

to be as successful as you possibly can be. We want to make sure that all children are able to fulfil their potential.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpotential energypoˌtential ˈenergy noun [uncountable] technical the energy that something has because of its ...

잠재 고객[구매자, 의뢰인, 투자자] potential2 W3 AC [명] 《U》 1 (어떤 상황이 발생할) 가능성potential for• There is some potential for abuse in the system.

R. Goldring 1991. Fossils in the Field. Information Potential and Analysis. xiv + 218 pp. Harlow: Longman: New York; John Wiley. Price £13.99 (paperback).