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Promising

Promising is an adjective used to describe something that shows signs of future success or favorable prospects. It conveys potential without asserting certainty, and readers are expected to interpret it as conditional rather than definitive.

Etymology: The word derives from promise, from Old French promesse, Latin promissum, from promiss- “a thing promised.”

Typical contexts: Individuals described as promising, such as a promising student or athlete; projects, research, or

Limitations: Because it signals potential, “promising” can be subjective and prone to optimism bias; outcomes vary;

See also: promise; potential; auspicious; hopeful.

technologies
described
as
promising
leads;
investments
or
startups
with
promising
growth
trajectories.
Assessments
often
note
that
more
evidence
is
needed
to
confirm
the
initial
impression.
evaluators
must
consider
metrics,
data,
and
risk.
The
term
is
commonly
used
in
early-stage
evaluation
and
communication,
where
enthusiasm
may
outpace
demonstrated
results.