development potential
US: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt pəˈtɛnʃəl/
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Definition of development potential - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
growthability of someone or something to grow improve or advance in future
  • The manager saw great development potential in the new software platform.
2.
real estateTECH.capacity of land or property for further building under planning rulesTECH.
  • The vacant lot has high development potential due to flexible zoning laws.
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Expressions with development

development helln.
project stuck in development for a long time
The movie was in development hell for over a decade.
development teamn.
group of people who design build or improve a product or project
The development team released a new version of the app today.
housing developmentn.
group of similar houses built together
The new housing development offers affordable homes.
personal developmentn.
process of improving self-awareness, skills, and personal growth
Personal development helps you become more confident and skilled.
residential developmentn.
planned building of homes or apartments in an area for people to live
Residential development increased quickly after the new train station opened.
social developmentn.
growth in how a person learns to relate well with others
Early social development helps children build strong friendships and communication skills.

Expressions with potential

achieve one's full potentialv.
reach the highest level of ability or talent possible
She worked hard to achieve her full potential.
achieve one's potentialv.
reach the highest level of ability possible
She worked hard to achieve her potential.
realize one's potentialv.
achieve the best you are capable of
She worked hard to realize her potential.
to one's full potentialadv.
using all of one's ability or skill
She performed to her full potential in the competition.
commercial potentialn.
likelihood that a product or idea can earn money in markets
Investors were attracted by the commercial potential of the new app.
learning potentialn.
capacity of a person to gain new skills and knowledge
The psychologist measured each child’s learning potential before designing activities.
potential valuen.
possible worth or benefit something may reach if conditions are favorable
The potential value of this startup is huge if the product succeeds.
humming with potentialadj.
full of energy and possibilities
The startup is humming with potential, ready to innovate.
realise one's potentialv.
achieve what one is capable of
She worked hard to realise her potential in the company.
nurture one's potentialv.
help someone develop their abilities
Teachers should nurture their potential to achieve great things.

Terms related to development potential

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Terms with development potential included in their meaning

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room to grown.
growth
potential for development or improvement in a situation
get ahead ofv.
preemptive action
take action before a potential development occurs
maturationn.
personal development
development of full mental or physical potential
seedlessadj.
metaphorical
without potential for growth or development
buildableadj.
development potential
capable of being developed in complexity or scope

Examples of development potential in a sentence

  • Urban planners evaluated the development potential of the abandoned industrial site.
  • The old factory site offers significant development potential for mixed-use housing.
  • Planners commissioned a study to evaluate the development potential of the waterfront.

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  1. French:potentiel de développement, ...
  2. German:Entwicklungspotenzial, Baupotenzial, ...
  3. Italian:potenziale di sviluppo, potenziale edificatorio, ...
  4. Spanish:potencial de desarrollo, potencial edificatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:potencial de desenvolvimento, potencial de construção, ...
  6. Chinese:发展潜力, 开发潜力, ...
  7. Japanese:成長可能性, 開発可能性, ...
  8. Arabic:إِمْكَانِيَّةُ التَّطَوُّرِ, إِمكانِيّة التَّطوِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹטֶנְצְיאַל הִתְפַּתְּחוּת, פּוֹטֶנְצְיאַל פִּתּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:потенциал развития, потенциал застройки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:потенціал розвитку, потенціал забудови, ...
  12. Hindi:विकास की संभावना, निर्माण क्षमता, ...

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