qualified

[kwol-uh-fahyd]

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.

qualified

/ ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

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

2. limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of qualified¹

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

Example Sentences

Four teams, including Northern Ireland, qualified by winning their Nations League group last year.

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Of the 42 qualified nations so far, three haven’t been to a World Cup this century and another five have never experienced the tournament at all.

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Scotland supporters are already starting to plan their World Cup party after the men's team qualified for the tournament for the first time since 1998.

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Isolated by rock from digital interference, cybersecurity experts came back with a qualified yes: The bus could in theory be remotely disabled using the control system for the battery.

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It is worth noting that Albania have never qualified for a World Cup, although they featured at Euro 2016 and Euro 2024, failing to reach the knockout stages on both occasions.

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Related Words

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