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Definition of eligible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
qualificationmeeting conditions to participate or be chosen
- She is eligible for the scholarship.
- He is eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
- The new policy makes more people eligible for benefits.
Expressions with eligible
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unmarried man considered desirable for marriage
He is known as the most eligible bachelor in town.
person or entity qualified to offer services
Only an eligible provider can apply for the grant.
part of a cost or sum that qualifies under specific rules
The insurer reimbursed only the eligible amount of the hospital bill.
person or organization that meets rules to take part in something official
Only an eligible party may file this type of complaint.
unmarried man seen as the best choice for marriage
He was named the most eligible bachelor in town.
financial debts or duties that meet set rules for special treatment
The bank increased its eligible liabilities to comply with new regulations.
Origin of eligible
Latin, eligere (choose)
Terms with eligible included in their meaning
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competition
compete successfully to become eligible for next stage
older person
person usually over sixty-five or eligible for retirement benefits
payment
eligible for repayment under certain conditions
compensation
eligible for compensation and benefits
availability
available or eligible for consideration
ballot stats
total or share of eligible citizens voting in an election
finance
receiving or eligible for compensation
tax reduction
eligible for deduction from taxable income or other total
business
proportion of eligible people taking part in the workforce
elections
official process that records eligible people so they can vote
criminal justice
killing with qualifying factors, eligible for death penalty or permanent imprisonment
voting
official list of people eligible to vote
voter list
official list of people eligible to vote
finance
not eligible for tax deduction
finance
eligible for deduction from taxable income
army
all able-bodied civilians eligible for military service
ineligible
no longer eligible for reappointment
qualification
state of being qualified or eligible
politics
percentage of eligible voters who do not take part in a vote
suitability
suitable or eligible for adoption
prizes
able to be given or eligible to receive a prize
legal
eligible for release on bail
legal
eligible for bail bond
finance
eligible for writing checks against
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- French:éligible, ...
- German:berechtigt, ...
- Italian:idoneo, ...
- Spanish:elegible, ...
- Portuguese:qualificado, ...
- Chinese:有资格的, ...
- Japanese:資格のある, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَهَّل, ...
- Hebrew:זַכַּאי, ...
- Russian:имеющий право, ...
- Ukrainian:правомочний, ...
- Hindi:पात्र, ...
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