qualify
verb (used with object)
to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent.
qualifies
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present tense formof qualify (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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What counts as heat, and what qualifies as useful work when a machine is made from only an atom and particles of light?
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
McCann grew up in England but qualifies to compete for Scotland through his father, Gerry.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
What happens if someone later becomes disabled, or leaves behind a spouse — or even a divorced spouse — who qualifies for survivor benefits?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Mr. Jouppi’s plane sure looks like it qualifies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Fiona qualifies easily for the league finals in the 800 and the high jump.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
