potential consequence
collocation in Englishmeaningsofpotentialandconsequence
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potential
adjective[before noun]
uk/pəˈten.ʃəl/us/poʊˈten.ʃəl/
possible when the necessary ...
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consequence
noun[C]
uk/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/us/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or ...
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(Definition ofpotentialandconsequencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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We also examined the spatial distribution of style morphs and neutral markers to investigate thepotentialconsequenceof spatially restricted mating on morph ratios.
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These were essential aids to avoid the impoverishment that was apotentialconsequenceof a decrease in size of many farms.
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Thepotentialconsequenceis to upset the dynamic balance between the uses of the different muscle groups when playing.
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Apotentialconsequenceof this interaction is to enhance the complexity of existing neuronal structures, given the constructivist nature of their view of development.
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The latter model therefore views the stress - depression relationship as fluid and changing across development, with stress serving as both an etiologic factor and apotentialconsequenceof disorder.
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Less attention has been paid to thepotentialconsequenceof hippocampal dysfunction and its relation to specific autism symptoms.
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There is anotherpotentialconsequencewhich has not so far been mentioned.
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The second cost has been said to be thepotentialconsequenceof former spouses making extra tax-deductible contributions to top up their divided pension.
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Each functional area of the organization is analyzed to determine thepotentialconsequenceand impact associated with several disaster scenarios.
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Thepotentialconsequenceon the environment was beyond estimation.
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When children are old enough to understand the potential consequences of drug involvement, they must deal with the insecurity of possibly losing their parents.
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The harm-based operation of tort law personalizes the potential consequences of our actions in a way that general maxims to "take care" do not.
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The risks for the users are considerable and the potential consequences indeed serious.
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Critics of this procedure point to the potential consequences resulting from division of the left subclavian artery.
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At the same time, there are potential consequences rarely considered by developmental psychologists that could collectively indicate "diminishing marginal returns" to the family system.
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The authors then examine the notion of cultural gaps between participants in the course and the potential consequences for online communication successes and difficulties.
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For each risk area, potential consequences and suggested management approaches were outlined.
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Throughout the 1970s an extensive public debate took place on the potential consequences of new technology for the individual, society, and the environment.
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In addition to identifying and treating fall-risk factors, it is vital that the potential consequences of falls are considered, specifically osteoporosis and fracture risk.
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Peel was well aware of the potential consequences for his bill of the reformers' efforts to mobilize opinion against the forgery laws.
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