"understanding the potential of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the ability to recognize or fully grasp the possibilities or capabilities of something. Example: "As a business owner, understanding the potential of social media can greatly benefit your marketing strategy."
The United States, however, lagged behind Great Britain in understanding the potential of the jet airliner.
Soon the fog over what works – and why – may be lifted, though understanding the potential of what's under your nose can take time.
She argues that understanding the potential of the enclosed garden requires us to think of it as both a design and an experience.
Lynch has had a fractious relationship with the British investment community, complaining that their US counterparts, who make up around 50% of Autonomy's shareholders, are better at understanding the potential of IT companies.
While the two wrote that "understanding the potential of nuclear power as an energy resource, we also believe that safety concerns should be addressed," they took what was perceived by activists as a moderate stance and requested further investigation.
With the rapid densification of the city, and the extensive loss of green space, understanding the potential of these sites, as multifunctional landscapes, is critical for the health and sustainability of the city.
This assessment is important to understanding the potentials of this microfluidic device as a valuable tool in translational research efforts.
We developed SISMA mainly with the aim of understanding the potential benefits of such a 2-stage approach w.r.t.
This is an important step in understanding the potential role of a wide range of glial abnormalities in bipolar illness.
Understanding the potential toxicity of QDs requires a fundamental grasp of QD physicochemical properties.
"EPA is committed to more fully understanding the potential risks of flame retardant chemicals, taking action if warranted, and identifying safer substitutes when possible".
