What is the meaning of potential?

noun

• The inherent capacity for coming into being.
  • synonyms: potentiality, potency
• The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.
  • synonyms: electric potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage

adjective

• Existing in possibility.
  • usage: "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"
  • synonyms: possible
• Expected to become or be; in prospect.
  • usage: "potential clients"
  • synonyms: likely