qualified

[ kwol-uh-fahyd ]

/ ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd /

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adjective

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

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

modified, limited, or restricted in some way: a qualified endorsement.

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Origin of qualified

First recorded in 1550–60; qualify + -ed²

SYNONYMS FOR qualified

1 able, capable, competent, fitted.

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ANTONYMS FOR qualified

unqualified.

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OTHER WORDS FROM qualified

qual·i·fied·ly, adverbqual·i·fied·ness, nounqua·si-qual·i·fied, adjectiveun·der·qual·i·fied, adjective

well-qual·i·fied, adjective

Definition for qualified (2 of 2)

qualify

[ kwol-uh-fahy ]

/ ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.

to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent: to qualify oneself for a job.

to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive: to qualify an endorsement.

Grammar. to modify.

to make less violent, severe, or unpleasant; moderate; mitigate.

to attribute some quality or qualities to; characterize, call, or name: She cannot qualify his attitude as either rational or irrational.

to modify or alter the flavor or strength of: He qualified his coffee with a few drops of brandy.

Law. to certify as legally competent.

verb (used without object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.

to be fitted or competent for something.

to get authority, license, power, etc., as by fulfilling required conditions, taking an oath, etc.

Sports. to demonstrate the required ability in an initial or preliminary contest: He qualified in the trials.

to fire a rifle or pistol on a target range for a score high enough to achieve a rating of marksman, sharpshooter, or expert.

Military. to pass a practical test in gunnery.

Law. to perform the actions necessary to acquire legal power or capacity: By filing a bond and taking an oath he qualified as executor.

Origin of qualify

1525–35; < Medieval Latin quālificāre, equivalent to Latin quāl(is) of what sort + -ificāre -ify

SYNONYMS FOR qualify

1 fit, suit, adapt, prepare, equip.

2 narrow, restrict.

4 meliorate, soften, temper, reduce, diminish.

5 designate, label.

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OTHER WORDS FROM qualify

qual·i·fi·ca·to·ry

[kwol-uh-fi-kuh-tawr-ree, -tohr-ee] /ˈkwɒl ə fɪ kəˌtɔr ri, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjectivequal·i·fy·ing·ly, adverbmis·qual·i·fy, verb, mis·qual·i·fied, mis·qual·i·fy·ing.non·qual·i·fy·ing, adjective

o·ver·qual·i·fy, verb, o·ver·qual·i·fied, o·ver·qual·i·fy·ing.pre·qual·i·fy, verb, pre·qual·i·fied, pre·qual·i·fy·ing.re·qual·i·fy, verb, re·qual·i·fied, re·qual·i·fy·ing.su·per·qual·i·fy, verb, su·per·qual·i·fied, su·per·qual·i·fy·ing.un·qual·i·fy·ing, adjectiveun·qual·i·fy·ing·ly, adverbun·re·qual·i·fied, adjective

synonym study for qualify

2. See modify.

Example sentences from the Web for qualified

But if Democrats are faced with the reality of a glut of qualified candidates, Republicans are assembling more of a fantasy team.
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Muslim Samantha Elauf was qualified to work at A & F—except that she wore a hijab.
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The assistant manager at the A&F store had found Elauf qualified for the position and was apparently going to hire her.
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Peters qualified as an “expert” on the M16A1 in 1993 and the .38 revolver in 1995.
The (Sloppy) Swift-Boating of Michigan Democrat Gary Peters|Tim Mak|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He qualified as “sharpshooter” on the M1911A1-45 ACP handgun in 1994.
The (Sloppy) Swift-Boating of Michigan Democrat Gary Peters|Tim Mak|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Qualified as a civil engineer in Montreal, and practised his profession for some years.
The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History|Various
In owning this much he qualified his admission by insisting that his affection was totally devoid of passion.
The Kingdom Round the Corner|Coningsby Dawson
Marriage is a civil contract and may be celebrated before a qualified clergyman or magistrate.
Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World|Hyacinthe Ringrose
Persecution of an active sort was at this date very rare, and Dissenters, at any rate, enjoyed a qualified legal immunity.
A Short History of English Liberalism|Walter Lyon Blease
Angel or demon, I, and I alone, am qualified to act as your guardian.
The Crooked Stick|Rolf Boldrewood

British Dictionary definitions for qualified (1 of 2)

qualified

/ (ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd) /

adjective

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

limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute

British Dictionary definitions for qualified (2 of 2)

qualify

/ (ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to provide or be provided with the abilities or attributes necessary for a task, office, duty, etchis degree qualifies him for the job; he qualifies for the job, but would he do it well?

(tr) to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict

(tr) to modify or change the strength or flavour of

(tr) grammar another word for modify (def. 3)

(tr) to attribute a quality to; characterize

(intr) to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests

Derived forms of qualify

qualifiable, adjectivequalificatory (ˈkwɒlɪfɪkətərɪ, -ˌkeɪ-), adjective

Word Origin for qualify

C16: from Old French qualifier, from Medieval Latin quālificāre to characterize, from Latin quālis of what kind + facere to make

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qualified

adjective

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Definition for qualified (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.

verb (used without object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.

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synonym study for qualify

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British Dictionary definitions for qualified (1 of 2)

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for qualified (2 of 2)

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

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