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[learner12]

Hello, teachers!!

Considering all the achievements listed in his work history, this applicant will certainly be ( ).
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I know that the answer for the parenthesis is "capable," but may I put "potential"?

I think that "he is potential" means "he is able."

Thank you in advance.

[alper]

hi
capable and potential are similiar but not same. they consist of similiar meanings but their use areas are different

you can use "he is able/capable"
but if you want to use "potential" you can prefer "he has (the) potential"
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[learner12]

Dear alper:

Thank you so much for your kind explanations.

Have a nice day!!