qualified

/kwˈɒlɪfˌa‍ɪd/

/ˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪd/

[adjective]

qualified

[ADJECTIVE]

having the needed skills, knowledge, or experience for a job, activity, etc.

synonyms : capable

competent

antonyms : unqualified

limited or restricted; not absolute

antonyms : unqualified

holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill

synonyms : certified

contingent on something else

synonyms : dependant

dependent

restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

synonyms : restricted

Examples

1. Put simply, he's not qualified for the job.

2. Between you and me and these four walls, Stephanie is not as qualified for this job as she claims to be.

3. When the architect designed the building, the contractor followed the plans, recognizing that every man to his trade and he was not qualified to make design decisions.

4. They are neither students nor fully qualified practitioners.