qualifying
ˈkwɒləˌfaɪɪŋ
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Definition of qualifying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
requirementsmeeting the necessary requirements
  • She received a qualifying score to enter the competition.
eligible suitable
2.
sportsrelated to a stage in a competition
  • She is in the qualifying round of the tournament.
preliminary
3.
linguisticsTECH.limiting or modifying the meaningTECH.
  • A qualifying statement was added to the contract.
limiting restrictive

Noun

1.
sportsround or stage in a competition to determine participants
  • He advanced past the qualifying round with ease..
elimination preliminary selection
2.
testexamination to meet a standard
  • She passed the qualifying to enter the program.
assessment examination test
3.
linguisticsTECH.the act of modifying a phraseTECH.
  • The qualifying of the sentence changed its meaning.
adjustment alteration modification
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Expressions with qualifying

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preliminary competition to select participants for a main event
She advanced to the finals after winning her qualifying round..
competition stage that lets winners enter a larger main contest
He won the qualifying event to reach the national finals.
stage of contests used to decide who can enter the main event
She swam her fastest time during the qualifying period for the championship.
test to determine if someone meets requirements
She passed the qualifying exam to enter the program.
minimum time standard needed to enter or advance in an event
He missed the Olympic qualifying time by less than a second.
preliminary competition deciding who can enter a main event
He won the qualifying tournament and secured a place in the championship.

Origin of qualifying

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

Terms with qualifying included in their meaning

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qualifications
attributes or achievements qualifying someone for a task or job
sports
team allowed to compete without qualifying
welfare
government payment to women not qualifying for maternity pay
motor racing
top qualifying position in a motor race
criminal justice
killing with qualifying factors, eligible for death penalty or permanent imprisonment
qualification
qualifying to receive a pension
process
the process of qualifying for a position or achievement
sports
player who loses in qualifying but enters main draw

Examples of qualifying in a sentence

  • The team achieved a qualifying time in the relay race.
  • The qualifying match will determine who advances.
  • He missed the qualifying event due to illness.
  • The report included several qualifying remarks.
  • Qualifying clauses were added to the agreement.
  • The qualifying was tough, but she made it through.

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  1. French:admissible, qualification, ...
  2. German:qualifiziert, Qualifikation, ...
  3. Italian:qualificante, qualificazione, ...
  4. Spanish:calificativo, eliminatoria, ...
  5. Portuguese:de qualificação, fase de qualificação, ...
  6. Chinese:合格, 预赛, ...
  7. Japanese:資格を与える, 予選ラウンド, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَهَّل, تَصْفِيَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:זַכַּאי, סִיבוּב מוּקְדָּמוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:квалификационный, отборочный раунд, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кваліфікаційний, відбірковий етап, ...
  12. Hindi:पात्र, पात्रता दौर, ...
qualify
ˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ
qualifiedqualifies

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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