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qualified [kwol-uh-fahyd] SynonymsExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for qualified on Thesaurus.com adjective
- having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
- having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.
- modified, limited, or restricted in some way: a qualified endorsement.
Origin of qualified First recorded in 1550–60; qualify + -ed2 Related formsqual·i·fied·ly, adverbqual·i·fied·ness, nounqua·si-qual·i·fied, adjectiveun·der·qual·i·fied, adjectivewell-qual·i·fied, adjectiveSynonyms for qualified See more synonyms for on Thesaurus.com 1. able, capable, competent, fitted.Antonyms for qualified unqualified. qualify [kwol-uh-fahy] verb (used with object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.
- to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent: to qualify oneself for a job.
- to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive: to qualify an endorsement.
- Grammar. to modify.
- to make less violent, severe, or unpleasant; moderate; mitigate.
- to attribute some quality or qualities to; characterize, call, or name: She cannot qualify his attitude as either rational or irrational.
- to modify or alter the flavor or strength of: He qualified his coffee with a few drops of brandy.
- Law. to certify as legally competent.
verb (used without object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.
- to be fitted or competent for something.
- to get authority, license, power, etc., as by fulfilling required conditions, taking an oath, etc.
- Sports. to demonstrate the required ability in an initial or preliminary contest: He qualified in the trials.
- to fire a rifle or pistol on a target range for a score high enough to achieve a rating of marksman, sharpshooter, or expert.
- Military. to pass a practical test in gunnery.
- Law. to perform the actions necessary to acquire legal power or capacity: By filing a bond and taking an oath he qualified as executor.
Origin of qualify 1525–35; Medieval Latin quālificāre, equivalent to Latin quāl(is) of what sort + -ificāre -ify Related formsqual·i·fi·ca·to·ry [kwol-uh-fi-kuh-tawr-ree, -tohr-ee] /ˈkwɒl ə fɪ kəˌtɔr ri, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjectivequal·i·fy·ing·ly, adverbmis·qual·i·fy, verb, mis·qual·i·fied, mis·qual·i·fy·ing.non·qual·i·fy·ing, adjectiveo·ver·qual·i·fy, verb, o·ver·qual·i·fied, o·ver·qual·i·fy·ing.pre·qual·i·fy, verb, pre·qual·i·fied, pre·qual·i·fy·ing.re·qual·i·fy, verb, re·qual·i·fied, re·qual·i·fy·ing.su·per·qual·i·fy, verb, su·per·qual·i·fied, su·per·qual·i·fy·ing.un·qual·i·fy·ing, adjectiveun·qual·i·fy·ing·ly, adverbun·re·qual·i·fied, adjectiveSynonyms for qualify See more synonyms for on Thesaurus.com 1. fit, suit, adapt, prepare, equip. 2. narrow, restrict. 4. meliorate, soften, temper, reduce, diminish. 5. designate, label.Synonym study 2. See modify. Related Words for qualified experienced, talented, capable, efficient, knowledgeable, proficient, licensed, accomplished, trained, equipped, competent, adequate, disciplined, certified, determined, proved, tried, fit, tested, practiced Examples from the Web for qualified Contemporary Examples of qualified
But if Democrats are faced with the reality of a glut of qualified candidates, Republicans are assembling more of a fantasy team.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races
David Freedlander
January 9, 2015
Muslim Samantha Elauf was qualified to work at A & F—except that she wore a hijab.
Muslims & Jews Unite vs. Abercrombie & Fitch
Dean Obeidallah
December 16, 2014
The assistant manager at the A&F store had found Elauf qualified for the position and was apparently going to hire her.
Muslims & Jews Unite vs. Abercrombie & Fitch
Dean Obeidallah
December 16, 2014
Peters qualified as an “expert” on the M16A1 in 1993 and the .38 revolver in 1995.
The (Sloppy) Swift-Boating of Michigan Democrat Gary Peters
Tim Mak
October 13, 2014
He qualified as “sharpshooter” on the M1911A1-45 ACP handgun in 1994.
The (Sloppy) Swift-Boating of Michigan Democrat Gary Peters
Tim Mak
October 13, 2014
Historical Examples of qualified
They would certainly be desirable had we one qualified for the task.
James Fenimore Cooper
But this time she could get no more than a qualified promise out of me.
Anthony Hope
Circumstances, I should say, qualified Bunyan perfectly well for the work which he had to do.
James Anthony Froude
This kind of political economy can only be qualified as false and deceitful.
August Forel
She had “just loved” them, but he had qualified his admiration.
St. John G. Ervine
British Dictionary definitions for qualified qualified adjective
- having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc, necessary to perform a particular job or task
- limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute
qualify verb -fies, -fying or -fied
- to provide or be provided with the abilities or attributes necessary for a task, office, duty, etchis degree qualifies him for the job; he qualifies for the job, but would he do it well?
- (tr) to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict
- (tr) to modify or change the strength or flavour of
- (tr) grammar another word for modify (def. 3)
- (tr) to attribute a quality to; characterize
- (intr) to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests
Derived Formsqualifiable, adjectivequalificatory (ˈkwɒlɪfɪkətərɪ, -ˌkeɪ-), adjectiveWord Origin for qualify C16: from Old French qualifier, from Medieval Latin quālificāre to characterize, from Latin quālis of what kind + facere to make Word Origin and History for qualified qualify v.
mid-15c., “to invest with a quality,” from Middle French qualifier (15c.) and directly from Medieval Latin qualificare “attribute a quality to; make of a certain quality,” from Latin qualis “of what sort?,” correlative pronomial adjective (see quality) + facere “to make” (see factitious). Meaning “to limit, modify” is from 1530s. Sense of “be fit for a job” first appeared 1580s. Related: Qualified; qualifying.