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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
It cannot be used to make medical decisions during her lifetime, protect her from civil judgements or creditors or help her qualify for Medicaid, the program that provides medical care for low-income Americans.
That would mean only those who are properly qualified and registered with a regulatory body would be allowed to use that job description.
The city expected to spend $194 million that year subsidizing health insurance for its retirees, many of whom were too young to qualify for Medicare.
It’s never been easy to qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Tom McKibbin will play at the Masters for the first time and also qualified for the British Open after winning the Hong Kong Open on Sunday by seven shots.
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