qualified
ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd
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Adjective

1.
skilledhaving the necessary skills or knowledge
  • She is qualified to teach mathematics..
certified competent proficient
2.
employmentmeeting the standards for a position
  • She is qualified for the teaching position.
certified competent
3.
educationhaving passed necessary examinations
  • He is a qualified doctor.
accredited certified competent
4.
opinionsupport that is not total
  • They gave qualified support to the new policy.
conditional limited
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Expressions with qualified

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success that is not complete or absolute
The project was a qualified success, meeting some but not all goals.
positive response with reservations
She offered a qualified yes to the job offer.
having the necessary qualifications for a specific job
She is well-qualified for the managerial position.
partially true under specific conditions or limitations
The theory is valid in a qualified sense.
majority exceeding a simple majority threshold
The bill passed with a qualified majority.
complete internet host name showing exact position in the domain system
Type the fully qualified domain name into the browser to reach the server.

Origin of qualified

Latin, qualis (of what kind) + -fy (to make)

Terms with qualified included in their meaning

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vetn.
animal doctor
person qualified to treat animals
qualified person
person officially recognized for a skill or qualification
passedadj.
qualified
having achieved a qualification or exam
qualification
more qualified or capable
school learning
planned teaching by qualified people in schools or universities
sports
golfer who has qualified to compete in professional tournaments
qualified nurse
nurse officially recognized and allowed to give medical care
up toadj.
qualified
having the necessary qualities for something

Examples of qualified in a sentence

  • Only qualified candidates will be considered for the job.
  • The candidate is highly qualified for the managerial role.
  • Only qualified individuals can apply for the scholarship.
  • She is a qualified teacher with years of experience.
  • Only qualified candidates will be considered for the position.
  • Her approval was qualified by several concerns.

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  1. French:qualifié, diplômé, ...
  2. German:qualifiziert, geeignet, ...
  3. Italian:qualificata, qualificato, ...
  4. Spanish:calificada, calificado, ...
  5. Portuguese:qualificada, qualificado, ...
  6. Chinese:有资格的, 合格的, ...
  7. Japanese:資格のある, 適任の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَهَّل, مُطابِق للشروط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסְמָךְ, מֻוכְשָׁר, ...
  10. Russian:квалифицированный, подходящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кваліфікований, сертифікований, ...
  12. Hindi:योग्य, अर्हताप्राप्त, ...
qualify
ˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ
qualifies

Definition of qualify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
requirementsintr.meet the necessary requirements for somethingintr.
  • She worked hard to qualify for the Olympics..
certify satisfy
2.
competitionintr.compete successfully to become eligible for next stageintr.
  • The team qualified for the finals.
advance progress
3.
certificationtr.certify or license someone for somethingtr.
  • He qualified as a doctor last year.
authorize endorse validate
4.
moderationtr.Raremake less severe or absolutetr.Rare
  • He qualified his praise by noting areas for improvement..
mitigate moderate temper
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Origin of qualify

Latin, qualis (of what kind)

Examples of qualify in a sentence

  • They didn't qualify for the final round.
  • She qualified for the next round with ease.
  • He trained hard to qualify for the championship.
  • She qualified to practice law after passing the bar exam.
  • They qualified as certified accountants last month.
  • She qualified her statement to avoid misunderstanding.

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  1. French:se qualifier, être qualifié, ...
  2. German:qualifizieren, sich qualifizieren, ...
  3. Italian:qualificarsi, accedere, ...
  4. Spanish:calificar, clasificarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:qualificar-se, qualificar, ...
  6. Chinese:符合条件, 晋级, ...
  7. Japanese:資格を得る, 進出する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأَهَّلَ, تَرَشَّحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַתְאִים, לְהַעְפִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:квалифицироваться, проходить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кваліфікуватися, пройти, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्हता प्राप्त करना, अगले दौर में पहुँचना, ...
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