qualify
qua
ˈkwɑ
kvaa
li
fy
ˌfaɪ
fai
British pronunciation
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "qualify"in English

to qualify
01

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

Intransitive: to qualify | to qualify for a status or benefit
to qualify definition and meaning
example
Examples
She studied hard to qualify for the prestigious scholarship.
02

to advance to the next stage in a competition by meeting required standards or defeating rivals

to qualify definition and meaning
example
Examples
She qualified for the next round after winning her first two matches.
03

to determine if someone or something meets the necessary requirements or standards

Transitive: to qualify sb | to qualify sb for sth
to qualify definition and meaning
example
Examples
The referee will qualify athletes based on their performance in the trials.
04

to restate something one has already said in order to limit the meaning it conveys

Transitive: to qualify a remark
example
Examples
She qualified her comment by explaining the context in more detail.
05

to make someone capable or skilled enough to do a particular task or job

Ditransitive: to qualify sb to do sth
example
Examples
The training program will qualify you to become a certified technician.
06

to describe or add a specific quality to a word, especially a noun, by modifying or limiting its meaning

Transitive: to qualify a word
example
Examples
In the phrase " a tall building, " the word " tall " qualifies " building. "
07

to characterize something by denoting its distinct attributes, nature, or features

Transitive: to qualify sth
example
Examples
Eyewitnesses worked to qualify the suspect by attempting to recall distinguishing features that could aid identification.
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