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high potential
/ˌhaɪ pəˈtenʃəl/
Definition
1
A term used in business and HR to describe individuals with exceptional talent, skills, and capacity for rapid advancement and leadership roles.
2
In physics and engineering, referring to a high voltage or significant difference in electric potential energy.
Examples
The new intern showed high potential by fixing the CEO's coffee machine on day one.
This obscure indie band has high potential to go viral—once they learn how to tune their guitars.
My houseplant has high potential; it's just waiting for me to remember it exists.
Venture capitalists ignored the slides but bet big on the founder's high potential charisma.