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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
- qualifiable adjective
- qualifyingly adverb
- misqualify verb
- nonqualifying adjective
- overqualify verb
- prequalify verb
- requalify verb
- superqualify verb
- unqualifying adjective
- unqualifyingly adverb
- unrequalified adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of qualify1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
More importantly, though, the victor will qualify for the Capcom Cup 12 tournament in Tokyo in March next year, which has a prize pool of $1.2 million.
Elsewhere, Hungary beat Armenia 2-0 in Group F, meaning Portugal could qualify with back-to-back wins over the Republic of Ireland, who they were facing at home later Saturday, and then Hungary on Tuesday.
Nearly half of the island’s public school students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the local food pantry reports record demand every fall.
After that heartbreak, another 21 years would pass before the Mariners would even qualify for the playoffs again, let alone advance to the ALCS.
Given the effort across the board in Northern Ireland's 2-0 win over Slovakia in World Cup qualifying on Friday evening, manager Michael O'Neill was understandably loath to single out any individual for too much praise.
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