potential
1. [ noun ] the inherent capacity for coming into being
Synonyms: potentiality potency
Related terms: possibility prospect latency
2. [ adjective ] existing in possibility
Synonyms: possible
Examples:

"a potential problem" "possible uses of nuclear poser"

Related terms: actual latent
3. [ adjective ] expected to become or be; in prospect
Synonyms: likely expected
Examples:

"potential clients" "expected income"

Related terms: prospective
4. [ noun ] (physics,electricity) the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
Synonyms: voltage potential_difference potential_drop electric_potential
Related terms: electrical_phenomenon resting_potential evoked_potential
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