qualified
Americanadjective
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having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
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having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.
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modified, limited, or restricted in some way.
a qualified endorsement.
adjective
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having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc, necessary to perform a particular job or task
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limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute
Other Word Forms
- qualifiedly adverb
- qualifiedness noun
- quasi-qualified adjective
- underqualified adjective
- well-qualified adjective
Etymology
Origin of qualified
Example Sentences
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Prior to the changes, properties made available for let at least 140 days of the year - and actually let for 70 - qualified for lower business rates rather than council tax.
From BBC
Villa are third in the Premier League - four points behind leaders Arsenal - and have qualified for the Europa League last 16 with one league phase game to spare.
From BBC
Atonio, who was born in New Zealand, qualified to play for France through residency and made 68 appearances for his adoptive country.
From BBC
You can still benefit from tax-free withdrawals from your HSA to spend on qualified medical expenses, including Medicare premiums.
From MarketWatch
“We weren’t qualified to determine someone else’s need,” Andrews said in a recent interview.
From Los Angeles Times
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