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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For one, it was a blast of cold coffee to the face to realize that what qualifies as a career-derailing flop in 2006 meets or beats the quality of most made-for-Netflix features.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
The treaty does not specify the geographical criteria of a European state, but it's hard to imagine Canada qualifies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
If a utility sells 100 MWh of electricity, but only 50 MWh qualifies as renewable while the state requires 60 MWh, it can buy 10 RECs from another renewable generator to close the gap.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
He has estimated he will owe around £50,000 in student loans by the time he finishes his course and qualifies as a teacher.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
There was that weird incident at the Idle Hour when Brian saw me with Phil, but I don’t think being a jerk qualifies as a reportable offense.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
