qualifying event
UK: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪɪŋ ɪˈvent/
Definition

Definition of qualifying event - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sportscompetition stage that lets winners enter a larger main contest
  • He won the qualifying event to reach the national finals.
2.
insuranceTECH.USspecial life or work change that lets people update insurance coverageTECH.US
  • Marriage is a qualifying event that lets employees change their health plan.
3.
lawTECH.USspecific happening that meets rules and starts a legal right or dutyTECH.US
  • The policy lists each qualifying event that triggers payment of benefits.
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Expressions with qualifying

qualifying roundn.
preliminary competition to select participants for a main event
She advanced to the finals after winning her qualifying round..
qualifying periodn.
stage of contests used to decide who can enter the main event
She swam her fastest time during the qualifying period for the championship.
qualifying examn.
test to determine if someone meets requirements
She passed the qualifying exam to enter the program.
qualifying timen.
minimum time standard needed to enter or advance in an event
He missed the Olympic qualifying time by less than a second.
qualifying tournamentn.
preliminary competition deciding who can enter a main event
He won the qualifying tournament and secured a place in the championship.
qualifying adjectiven.
adjective describing a noun's quality or attribute
The word 'happy' in 'happy child' is a qualifying adjective.

Expressions with event

black-tie eventn.
formal event requiring tuxedos and evening gowns
The charity gala was a black-tie event.
event televisionn.
television program attracting a large live audience
The series finale was considered event television.
watershed eventn.
critical turning point marking significant change
The invention of the internet was a watershed event in communication.
in any eventexp.
used to introduce a supporting statement
In any event, the results were better than expected.
the event got wall-to-wall coverageexp.
received extensive media coverage from all outlets
The event got wall-to-wall coverage after the mayor resigned live on TV.
in no eventadv.
under no circumstances or conditions
In no event shall you disclose this information.
wise after the eventadj.
knowing what should have been done only after something happened
He was wise after the event, saying we should have left earlier.
black swan eventn.
unexpected rare event causing major impact
The financial crisis was a black swan event.
three-day eventn.
any event or series of activities lasting three days
The festival was a lively three-day event with music and food.
side eventn.
secondary happening connected to a main activity or situation
A protest became a side event during the music festival.

Terms related to qualifying event

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eventfuleventuallyqualificationqualifiedqualifierqualifyqualitativeuneventful

Examples of qualifying event in a sentence

  • The qualifying event will be held two weeks before the championship.
  • A birth or adoption can also count as a qualifying event.
  • Losing other coverage is often treated as a qualifying event under the policy.
  • Losing your job is considered a qualifying event for health insurance changes.
  • The contract defines marriage as a qualifying event for updating beneficiary information.

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  1. French:épreuve de qualification, événement qualifiant, ...
  2. German:Qualifikationswettbewerb, versicherungsrelevantes Ereignis, ...
  3. Italian:gara di qualificazione, evento qualificante, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba clasificatoria, evento calificante, ...
  5. Portuguese:prova de qualificação, evento qualificativo, ...
  6. Chinese:资格赛, 合格事件, ...
  7. Japanese:予選, 資格取得事由, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَابَقَة تَأْهِيلِيَّة, حَدَث مُؤَهِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִקְצֵה מוּקְדָּמוֹת, אֵירוּעַ מְזַכֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:отборочные соревнования, квалифицирующее событие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кваліфікаційні змагання, кваліфікуюча подія, ...
  12. Hindi:चयन प्रतियोगिता, योग्य घटना, ...

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