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   Qual·i·fy

   /ˈkwäləˌfī/

   

   verb

   • 1. be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition: "they do not qualify for compensation payments" Similar be eligiblemeet the requirementsbe entitled tobe allowedbe permitted
   • ▪ become eligible for a competition or its final rounds, by reaching a certain standard or defeating a competitor: "he failed to qualify for the Olympic team"
   • ▪ be or make properly entitled to be classed in a particular way: "he qualifies as a genuine political refugee" Similar countbe countedbe consideredbe designatedbe characterizablebe eligiblemeet the requirements of
   • 2. become officially recognized as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity by satisfying the relevant conditions or requirements, typically by undertaking a course of study and passing examinations: "I've only just qualified" Similar gain qualificationsgain certificationbe certifiedbe licensedbe authorizedpassgraduatemake the gradesucceedget throughcome through with flying colorspass muster
   • ▪ officially recognize or establish (someone) as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity: "the courses qualify you as an instructor of the sport" Similar authorizeallowpermitlicenseempowerfitequippreparearmmake readytrainupskilleducatecoachteachOpposite disqualify
   • ▪ make (someone) competent or knowledgeable enough to do something: "I'm not qualified to write on the subject"
   • 3. make (a statement or assertion) less absolute; add reservations to: "she felt obliged to qualify her first short answer" Similar countbe countedbe consideredbe designatedbe characterizablebe eligiblemeet the requirements ofmodifylimitmake conditionalrestrictadd reservations toadd tomake additions toadd a rider tomoderatetempersoftentone downmodulatemitigatereducelessendecreasediminishlowerabate
   • ▪ make (something extreme or undesirable) less severe or extreme: archaic "his sincere piety and his large heart always qualify his errors"
   • ▪ alter the strength or flavor of (something, especially a liquid): archaic "he qualified his mug of water with a plentiful infusion of the liquor"
   • 4. (of a word or phrase) attribute a quality to (another word, especially a preceding noun).
   • ▪ attribute a specified quality to something; describe something as: archaic "the propositions have been qualified as heretical"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘describe in a particular way’): from French qualifier, from medieval Latin qualificare, from Latin qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’ (see quality).

   Derivatives

   • 1. qualifiable adjective

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2. www.yourdictionary.com › qualifyQualify Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Qualify definition: To modify the meaning of (a noun, for example).

3. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 247525Is there any difference between the terms 'define' and 'qualify'?

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   May 20, 2020 · 1. Define can mean mark the boundaries of, but its main meaning is state the nature or meaning of. In what sense do you want to use these words? – Kate Bunting. May 15, 2020 at 10:12. You can define something, and then qualify that definition. – Weather Vane. May 15, 2020 at 10:28. In the sense that if I want to ask about a concept like gravity.

4. www.wordsmyth.netqualify | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Definition of qualify. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › qualifyQUALIFY - 49 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to qualify. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of qualify. Two years of experience qualified him for a promotion. She didn't qualify for the semifinals. Synonyms. make fit. make eligible. fit. train. ground. prepare. adapt. ready. condition. equip.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › qualifyQUALIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   verb. uk / ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ qualifying | qualified. Add to word list. If you qualify for something, you are allowed to do it: To qualify for the competition, you must be over 18. to succeed in getting into a competition: Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the World Cup. to pass the exams that allow you to do a particular job:

7. www.wordnik.com › words › qualifyqualify - definition and meaning - Wordnik

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   To impart a certain quality or qualification to; fit for any place, office, or occupation; furnish with the knowledge, skill, or other accomplishment necessary for a purpose. Specifically, to make legally capable; furnish with legal power or capacity: as, to qualify a person for exercising the elective franchise.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › qualificationqualification noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   noun. /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ [countable, usually plural] (British English) an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed. academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications. a coaching/teaching/nursing qualification. He left school with no formal qualifications. to have qualifications.