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potential
Adjective
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A potential customer, benefit, problem, etc. is one that might happen in the future.
Realistic goals can then be set to prevent potential problems from becoming actual ones.
To grow, a business must identify potential customers and their needs.
potential
Noun
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If mathx/math has potential for mathy/math, then it's might change toward mathy/math or cause mathy/math.
Technology has the potential for improvement as well as for harm.
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If something has or shows potential, they will likely be very good in the future.
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The potential is the difference in voltage between two points on an electrical circuit.
probe
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verb
(= examine)
question or examine thoroughly and closely
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verb
examine physically with or as if with a probe
probe an anthill
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noun
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
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noun
an exploratory action or expedition
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noun
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
there was a congressional probe into the scandal
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noun
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities