Definition & Meaning of "eligible"in English

eligible

possessing the right to do or have something because of having the required qualifications

entitled

due

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most eligible

Comparative

more eligible

gradable

domain

qualification, rights, criteria

Examples

To apply for the scholarship, students must meet the eligible criteria regarding their academic performance.

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