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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A proposal for a "culture card" for teenagers, to spend on events like concerts, is also set to be announced though the value and eligibility are unclear.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
What happened to your friend is an all-too-common occurrence, and Medicare can foot the cost for necessary inpatient rehab, as long as its eligibility requirements are met.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
“Macho Man” Randy Savage and his ex-wife/manager Miss Elizabeth both died before reaching Social Security eligibility.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Rich paydays have encouraged players to challenge the NCAA’s five-year limit on eligibility so they can continue playing into their mid-20s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Throughout the United States, public housing agencies have adopted exclusionary policies that deny eligibility to applicants even with the most minor criminal backgrounds.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
