0 possible when the necessary conditions exist: --
1 someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed: --
The region has enormous potential for economic development.
I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.
[ + to infinitive ] You have the potential to reach the top of your profession.
I think this room has got a lot of potential (= could be very nice if some changes were made to it).
2 the amount of electricity passing through an electric circuit, measured in volts --
4 Someone’s potential is an ability the person has not yet developed: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
We kunnen het stap voor stap voltooien, hoe lang de weg ook is en het kan niet worden voltooid, hoe kort de weg ook is, als je niet eens je voetafdruk markeert.