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potential as in existing in possibility
- “a potential problem“
- “possible uses of nuclear power“
Synonyms
- possible capable of happening or existing; existing in possibility; something that can be done; an applicant who might be suitable
potential as in expected to become or be
- “in prospect“
- “potential clients“
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- likely with considerable certainty; has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; likely but not certain to be or become true or real; expected to become or be; within the realm of credibility
potential as in the inherent capacity for coming into being
Synonyms
- potentiality the inherent capacity for coming into being ; an aptitude that may be developed
- potency the power or right to give orders or make decisions; capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; the inherent capacity for coming into being ; the state of being potent
potential as in the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
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- electric potential the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
- potential difference the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
- potential drop the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
- voltage the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts