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Having the relevant or required qualifications or skills
“A few sessions with a qualified instructor can go a long way in smoothing the learning curve.”
Not complete or absolute
“I would answer with a qualified yes, at least on the theoretical level.”
Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
Given official approval after meeting certain standards
Not having all the necessary or appropriate parts
Of, relating to, or using, comparison (to something else)
(of a person) Pertaining to one who makes a living from a particular activity
Having been accredited or granted a qualification in something
Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
Experienced or shrewd, especially excessively or prematurely so
Ready and willing
Clearly expressed or identified
Constrained under authority or power
Having been changed from an original form
Mature or fully developed
Restrained or understated to some degree
True to a certain degree or extent, especially in comparison
Kept (in reserve) specially for a particular person
Capable of being trusted
To have permitted (someone) to have or do something
Past tense for to bestow legal or official authority to
“It's important to remember that none of the above programs will qualify you to practice medicine.”
Past tense for to gain accreditation for something by passing a test or exam
“We had evidence given to us of the case of a man who took 14 years to qualify as an electrician.”
Past tense for to make, or become, competent or prepared for some position or task
“Being the star pitcher on the championship baseball team, or the sweet young thing with plenty of charm, does not qualify you to be president of the student council.”
Past tense for to be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition
“Their undocumented status meant they could not qualify for state benefits.”
Past tense for to be, or to make properly entitled to be, classed in a particular way
“The child failed to qualify as a citizen because his father failed to live in the country for at least ten years.”
Past tense for to characterize something by listing its qualities
“It was an interesting excursion, although I don't think I would qualify it as a success.”
Past tense for to make (something) less severe or extreme
“Along the way, I must qualify extreme principles in various ways and then challenge my students with examinations and term paper reports about my lectures.”
Past tense for to slightly modify, especially of a statement by adding reservations or conditions
“But I still find it necessary to qualify my statement of devotion, making it clear that I recognize why my taste for the band may seem problematic.”
Past tense for to represent or estimate at less than the true value or significance
Past tense for to attach a label to
Past tense for to provide a substantiation or justification for
Past tense for to use an adverb in a phrase or sentence
Past tense for to excuse or be a good reason for
Past tense for to say or write as a reaction
Past tense for to learn or be taught through sustained practice, study or instruction
Past tense for to be an identifying characteristic or mark of
Past tense for to cause to proceed or move at a slower pace
Past tense for to quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
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