Potential
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
Pronunciation
UK pəˈtenʃl
US pəˈtenʃl
Example Sentences
- It is "the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen".
- Storms have the potential to harm lives and property via storm surge, heavy rain or snow causing flooding or road impassibility, lightning, wildfires, and vertical wind shear.
- The name "[Hoi an]" was adopted in 1595 by [Nguyen hoang], who saw the commercial potential of the port city.
- Tourism represents an enormous economic potential but it can also generate irreparable destructions of the tangible as well as intangible cultural heritage.
- High expectations from a teacher can push students to reach their full potential.
- Feedback is not just about grades - it is about helping every student reach their full potential.
Learn Potential in Context
How Good Teachers Change LearningA great teacher can change the way a student sees the world. Good teachers do more than share facts - they help students grow as people. They make lessons interesting so that students want to learn mo...Read story 
What Students Need From FeedbackMany students receive feedback, but few know how to use it. Feedback is one of the most powerful tools in education, yet it is often misunderstood. When a teacher writes "good job," the student feels...Read story
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