qualified
[ kwol-uh-fahyd ]
/ ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd /
adjective
having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.
modified, limited, or restricted in some way: a qualified endorsement.
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Definition for qualified (2 of 2)
qualify
[ kwol-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /
verb (used with object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.
verb (used without object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.
Origin of qualify
synonym study for qualify
2. See
modify.
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qualified
/ (ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd) /
adjective
having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc, necessary to perform a particular job or task
limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute
British Dictionary definitions for qualified (2 of 2)
qualify
/ (ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied
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?
(tr)
to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict
(tr)
to modify or change the strength or flavour of
(tr) grammar another word for modify (def. 3)
(tr)
to attribute a quality to; characterize
(intr)
to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests
Derived forms of qualify
qualifiable, adjective qualificatory (ˈkwɒlɪfɪkətərɪ, -ˌkeɪ-), adjectiveWord Origin for qualify
C16: from Old French
qualifier, from Medieval Latin
quālificāre to characterize, from Latin
quālis of what kind +
facere to make