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high-potential

adjective/haɪ pəˈtenʃəl/

C1CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Describing an employee judged capable of rising to significantly more senior roles.

She was flagged as high-potential and fast-tracked onto the leadership programme.

Similar: hipo

Topic: Leadership & management in Business English

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