qualified

American  

[kwol-uh-fahyd] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.

   Synonyms:

   fitted, competent, capable, able

2. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.

3. modified, limited, or restricted in some way.

   a qualified endorsement.

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qualified British  

/ ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc, necessary to perform a particular job or task

2. limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute

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Other Word Forms

• qualifiedly adverb
• qualifiedness noun
• quasi-qualified adjective
• underqualified adjective
• well-qualified adjective

Etymology

Origin of qualified

First recorded in 1550–60; qualify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Ratcliffe did offer a qualified apology, while United released their own statement highlighting the inclusivity initiatives they are part of.

From BBC

He qualified in ninth place for tonight's halfpipe final, which starts at 18:30 GMT, with a score of 81.25 points.

From BBC

In the halfpipe training she did do she looked in imperious form, and qualified for Saturday's final in fifth place, with Great Britain's Zoe Atkin, also a Stanford student, topping the standings.

From BBC

China's defending champion Eileen Gu - expected to be the main rival for the gold - qualified in fifth with a score of 86.50, having crashed on her first run.

From BBC

I was writing about food — professionally! — which would seem to position me as uniquely qualified to feed myself at 12:30 p.m.

From Salon

Related Words

• accomplished
• adequate
• capable
• certified
• competent
• disciplined
• efficient
• equipped
• experienced
• knowledgeable
• licensed
• proficient
• talented
• trained