To bestow legal or official authority to
“It's important to remember that none of the above programs will qualify you to practice medicine.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
To characterize something by listing its qualities
“It was an interesting excursion, although I don't think I would qualify it as a success.”
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.”
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.”
To permit (someone) to have or do something
To represent or estimate at less than the true value or significance
To attach a label to
To provide a substantiation or justification for
To be successful or worthy of merit
To use an adverb in a phrase or sentence
To excuse or be a good reason for
To say or write as a reaction
To learn or be taught through sustained practice, study or instruction
To be an identifying characteristic or mark of
To cause to proceed or move at a slower pace
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
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