What does the TOEIC word "potentially" mean?

The TOEIC word "potentially" (adverb (副詞)) means "潜在的に、ひょっとしたら" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

Can you give a business example for "potentially"?

Yes, a typical business example is: "This new product could potentially revolutionize the market." which translates to "この新製品は潜在的に市場に革命をもたらす可能性がある。".

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adverb (副詞)

potentially

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、可能性や将来のリスク、機会について言及する文脈（Part 7の報告書、提案書、会議の議事録など）で頻繁に登場します。

possibly

conceivably

likely

probably

This new product could potentially revolutionize the market.

この新製品は潜在的に市場に革命をもたらす可能性がある。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "potentially"

The proposed merger could _______ lead to significant job losses.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「〜を引き起こす可能性がある」という将来の不確実な結果を表すのに適しています。
English: Describes a possible, but not certain, future outcome.

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