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id: 6620d099d9fdfe0a09652a58
title: Task 15
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lang: en-US
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The word `potential` refers to something that could possibly happen or exist in the future, even though it isn't certain. In programming, talking about a `potential issue` means there could be a problem with the code that might occur under certain conditions. It's not a definite problem but something that could become one.

For example, `There is a potential issue if the user enters a very large number.` This means the problem isn't happening right now, but it could happen if the situation occurs.

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What does `potential` mean when discussing programming issues?

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A problem that has already happened

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`Potential` refers to something that could happen, not something that has already occurred.

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A problem that never happens

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While a `potential` issue might not happen, it's not correct to say it never happens. It's something that could occur.

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A problem that could happen under certain conditions

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A solution to a problem

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`Potential` refers to a possible future problem, not a solution.

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