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qualify
[kwol-uh-fahy]
verb (used with object)
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)
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.
qualify
/ ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪ, -ˌkeɪ-, ˈkwɒlɪfɪkətərɪ /
verb
to provide or be provided with the abilities or attributes necessary for a task, office, duty, etc
his 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
(tr) to attribute a quality to; characterize
(intr) to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests
Other Word Forms
- qualificatory adjective
- qualifyingly adverb
- misqualify verb
- nonqualifying adjective
- overqualify verb
- prequalify verb
- requalify verb
- superqualify verb
- unqualifying adjective
- unqualifyingly adverb
- unrequalified adjective
- qualifiable adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of qualify1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The 20-year-old was one of 12 women to qualify for the final round of the competition, having won the "talent" category.
Note: Top eight qualify directly for last 16; teams from ninth to 24th enter a play-off round to contest the remaining last-16 berths; bottom 12 teams will be eliminated.
“We are taking a prudent approach to our guide while we’re implementing aggressive actions like qualifying lower-cost suppliers, producing memory configurations, and increasing prices,” Lores said.
Ronaldo scored five goals in qualifying as Portugal won Group F to reach their seventh straight World Cup.
They have to stay out of the same trade to qualify for the loss treatment.
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