■ adjective
1》 capable of existing, happening, or being achieved.
2》 that may exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable.
↘potential: a ~ future customer.
■ noun
1》 a ~ candidate for a job or member of a team.
2》 ( the ~ ) that which is likely or achievable.
3》 the highest ~ score, especially in a shooting competition.
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. possibilis , from posse 'be able'.