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   qual·i·fy

   /ˈkwäləˌfī/

   verb

   • 1. be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition: "they do not qualify for compensation payments" Similar be eligiblemeet the requirementsbe entitled tobe allowedbe permitted
   • ▪ become eligible for a competition or its final rounds, by reaching a certain standard or defeating a competitor: "he failed to qualify for the Olympic team"
   • ▪ be or make properly entitled to be classed in a particular way: "he qualifies as a genuine political refugee" Similar countbe countedbe consideredbe designatedbe characterizablebe eligiblemeet the requirements of
   • 2. become officially recognized as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity by satisfying the relevant conditions or requirements, typically by undertaking a course of study and passing examinations: "I've only just qualified" Similar gain qualificationsgain certificationbe certifiedbe licensedbe authorizedpassgraduatemake the gradesucceedget throughcome through with flying colorspass muster
   • ▪ officially recognize or establish (someone) as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity: "the courses qualify you as an instructor of the sport" Similar authorizeallowpermitlicenseempowerfitequippreparearmmake readytrainupskilleducatecoachteachOpposite disqualify
   • ▪ make (someone) competent or knowledgeable enough to do something: "I'm not qualified to write on the subject"
   • 3. make (a statement or assertion) less absolute; add reservations to: "she felt obliged to qualify her first short answer" Similar countbe countedbe consideredbe designatedbe characterizablebe eligiblemeet the requirements ofmodifylimitmake conditionalrestrictadd reservations toadd tomake additions toadd a rider tomoderatetempersoftentone downmodulatemitigatereducelessendecreasediminishlowerabate
   • ▪ make (something extreme or undesirable) less severe or extreme: archaic "his sincere piety and his large heart always qualify his errors"
   • ▪ alter the strength or flavor of (something, especially a liquid): archaic "he qualified his mug of water with a plentiful infusion of the liquor"
   • 4. (of a word or phrase) attribute a quality to (another word, especially a preceding noun).
   • ▪ attribute a specified quality to something; describe something as: archaic "the propositions have been qualified as heretical"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘describe in a particular way’): from French qualifier, from medieval Latin qualificare, from Latin qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’ (see quality).

   Derivatives

   • 1. qualifiable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 22

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › qualifyQualify Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of QUALIFY is to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify. How to use qualify in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUALIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUALIFY definition: 1. to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve…. Learn more.

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   Make sure you know the context when using the word qualify. In one sense, it means to be right for, to measure up. In another sense, though, qualify means to change something slightly, to limit it or add a condition to it.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUALIFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   QUALIFY meaning: 1. to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve…. Learn more.

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   Qualify definition: to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent. See examples of QUALIFY used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishqualify verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   verb. /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/ Verb Forms. for job. [intransitive] to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams. How long does it take to qualify? qualify as something He qualified as a doctor last year.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › qualifyQualify - definition of qualify by The Free Dictionary

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   1. 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?. 2. (tr) to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict. 3. (tr) to modify or change the strength or flavour of.