eligible
adjective
fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable.
eligibility
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a word derived from
eligible.
Example Sentences
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Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the European-based circuit.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
And they have to do it well in advance of any illnesses, because Medicaid has a five-year look-back period for eligibility.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Several state courts have ruled in the players’ favor, and they have eligibility in the upcoming school year until appeals are ruled on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
It’s used to determine eligibility for certain tax deductions and credits, as well as certain government benefits and surcharges, according to Fidelity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
If the eligibility date for Canadian hockey were later in the year, he might have been watching the Memorial Cup championship from the stands instead of playing on the ice.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
