qualify
verb (used with object)
to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent.
qualifying
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present participleof qualify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Hamilton acknowledged again that Ferrari had to improve their operations, after three consecutive race weekends where qualifying has not gone to plan.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
States require utilities and retail suppliers to obtain a specified share of electricity from qualifying renewable sources.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Massachusetts requires roughly 69% of electricity supply to come from qualifying renewable or clean-energy sources like Canadian hydro.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
The incident between Leclerc and Hamilton on lap one took place in the context of Hamilton saying after qualifying they had to "work as a team to try and topple" Mercedes.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Mom was flying in for emotional support and to cheer us on as we neared the end of the qualifying circuit.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
