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   qualify

   /ˈkwɒlɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition: "a pensioner who does not qualify for income support" 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: "England are in danger of failing to qualify"
   • ▪ 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, typically by undertaking a course and passing examinations: "the training necessary to qualify as a solicitor" Similar gain qualificationsgain certificationbe certifiedbe licensedbe authorizedpassgraduatemake the gradesucceedget throughcome through with flying colourspass 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) less severe or extreme: archaic "his sincere piety, his large heart always qualify his errors"
   • ▪ alter the strength or flavour 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUALIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of qualify as a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to qualify for something, to limit something, or to finish a course.

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     to successfully finish a training course so that you are...

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     QUALIFY definicja: 1. to successfully finish a training...

   • Qualify: Thai Translation

     QUALIFY translate: เหมาะสม, มีคุณสมบัติ, มีคุณสมบัติเหมาะสม,...

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   • Pre-Qualify

     PRE-QUALIFY definition: 1. if a bank pre-qualifies someone...

   • Qualify: Polish Translation

     QUALIFY translate: mieć lub dawać prawo, kwalifikować (się),...

   • Qualify: French Translation

     QUALIFY translate: remplir les conditions pour, obtenir son...

   • Qualify: Danish Translation

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

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5. 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.

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8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › qualifyQualify - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.