Can “potential “ be used in this context?

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Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-06-21 20:09:32

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X: “Tear shouldn’t have been the lead single.” Y: I agree. It doesn’t have lead single potential.”

Anonymous

Yes
Anonymous

Yes
Anonymous

You could indeed use "potential" in that context. The answer suggesting "It is not lead single material" is also normal English.