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- pronunciation:
- kwa
lih
faI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
qualifies, qualifying, qualified |
| definition 1: |
to make eligible or competent, as for a job; certify as competent.
The course will qualify you to be an accountant.I don't think that spending a week in Paris qualifies you as an expert on French culture.- synonyms:
- certify, license, prepare, train
- antonyms:
- disqualify
- similar words:
- condition, educate, fit, instruct, permit, ready, sanction, teach
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| definition 2: |
to modify, esp. to limit by restating in more restricted terms.
He qualified his remark by mentioning one exception.They qualified their acceptance of the offer by stating one condition.- synonyms:
- limit, modify, restrict
- similar words:
- adjust, circumscribe, condition, confine, moderate, regulate, temper, weaken
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| definition 3: |
to describe by giving the characteristics of.
How would you qualify your experience abroad; was it exciting?- synonyms:
- characterize, describe, modify
- similar words:
- designate, distinguish
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| definition 4: |
to make less harsh or extreme; moderate.
She qualified her criticism of his playing by reminding him of how much he had improved.- synonyms:
- moderate, modify, temper
- similar words:
- accommodate, adapt, adjust, mitigate, regulate, soften, weaken
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| definition 5: |
to modify the meaning of.
Adjectives qualify nouns.She qualified the word "competent" with the word "fairly." |
| related words: |
accredit, alter, enable, entitle, mince, modify, restrain, restrict, specify |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to have the necessary skills or qualities, as for carrying out a job.
Do you think any of the applicants qualify?He did not qualify for entrance into any of the medical schools to which he applied.- similar words:
- make the grade
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| definition 2: |
to gain authorization.
She had qualified as a doctor before coming to the U.S.- similar words:
- graduate, pass
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| definition 3: |
in sports, to win a preliminary trial and thus be able to compete in the final competition.
Sadly, her injury impaired her performance and she did not qualify for the final. |
| related words: |
deserve |
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| derivation: |
qualifiable (adj.) |
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