qual
noun
a qualifying exam or exams; a qualifying event in sports.
quals
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pluralof qual.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Teachers' aides is another example given: low skill and low quals and easily replaced.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2016
What did he mean, the rest of the quals?
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2013
This year, you could be one of the riders who rise up the ranks of pre-quals, quals, semifinals and finals to leave your mark on US Open history.
From Time Magazine Archive
