potential for sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. the possibility that something will develop or happen in the future.
prep. phr.. a noun phrase indicating the latent capacity or likelihood for a specific outcome or development to occur.
This new project has great potential for success.
The doctor explained that while the surgery is risky, there is significant potential for a full recovery.
Economists are currently debating whether the emerging market possesses the necessary potential for sustainable long-term growth despite recent political instability.
usually follows the verb 'have' or 'see' and is followed by a noun or a gerund.
help students distinguish between 'potential' as an uncountable noun (general ability) and this specific pattern 'potential for' which points toward a specific result.
The plan has potential of success.The plan has potential for success.the noun 'potential' typically collocations with the preposition 'for' when describing a future possibility.