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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

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2. 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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   Jun 2, 2012 · The meaning of QUALIFY is to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify. How to use qualify in a sentence.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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   [intransitive, transitive] to have or give somebody the right to do something. To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. qualify for something If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. In order to qualify for scholarships, students must demonstrate potential for academic excellence.

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUALIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To qualify as something or to be qualified as something means to have all the features that are needed to be that thing.

9. 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUALIFY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    If you qualify for something, you are allowed to do it or have it, and if something qualifies you for something, it allows you to do it or have it: To qualify for the competition, you must be over 18. His disability qualifies him for extra benefits. Opposite. disqualify.

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    Definition of qualify verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.