Qualify

To meet the necessary requirements or conditions for something, To limit or modify the meaning of a statement by adding conditions or stipulations, To become officially recognized or certified in a particular profession or skill, To make someone or something suitable for a particular task or position, To express a tentative opinion or make a statement less absolute

Qualify - Meanings

To meet the necessary requirements or conditions for something

Example: She qualified for the scholarship because of her excellent grades.

Usage: formalContext: academic and professional settings

Note: Commonly used in applications, assessments, or eligibility criteria.

To limit or modify the meaning of a statement by adding conditions or stipulations

Example: I will lend you my car, but you must qualify that you will return it by tomorrow.

Usage: formalContext: legal or contractual discussions

Note: Often used in legal documents or agreements to specify terms and conditions.

To become officially recognized or certified in a particular profession or skill

Example: After passing the exam, she qualified as a licensed nurse.

Usage: formalContext: professional certifications or licenses

Note: Common in fields requiring official qualifications, such as healthcare or law.

To make someone or something suitable for a particular task or position

Example: The training program will qualify you for a management role in the company.

Usage: formalContext: career advancement or job applications

Note: Used in discussions about skill development and job readiness.

To express a tentative opinion or make a statement less absolute

Example: I would qualify that by saying it may not always be the case.

Usage: formalContext: academic or analytical discussions

Note: Common in academic writing or debates to show nuance in arguments.

Qualify's synonyms

meet the requirements

To fulfill the necessary conditions or criteria for something.

Example: He met all the requirements to become a certified teacher.

Note: This synonym focuses on satisfying the specific conditions or qualifications needed for a particular purpose.

be eligible

To be qualified or entitled to do or receive something.

Example: Only students who are eligible can apply for the internship program.

Note: This synonym highlights the status of being qualified or entitled to something based on certain criteria or conditions.

Qualify expressions, common phrases

Qualify for

To meet the requirements or conditions to be eligible for something.

Example: She qualified for the scholarship due to her excellent academic performance.

Note: The phrase 'qualify for' specifies meeting the requirements to be considered eligible for something specific.

Qualified opinion

An opinion given with reservations or limitations due to incomplete information or concerns.

Example: The auditor provided a qualified opinion on the company's financial statements.

Note: In this context, 'qualified' means having reservations or limitations, unlike the general sense of meeting requirements.

Qualify as

To have the necessary qualities or fulfill the conditions to be classified or considered as something.

Example: His experience and skills qualify him as a suitable candidate for the job.

Note: This phrase emphasizes meeting the necessary qualities or conditions to be classified as a particular thing.

Qualifying round

A preliminary round or stage used to determine eligibility for a more advanced competition.

Example: The team will compete in the qualifying round to secure a spot in the tournament.

Note: The term 'qualifying round' refers to a preliminary stage to determine eligibility rather than directly meeting requirements.

Qualify someone's statement

To add restrictions or clarifications to a statement to make it more accurate or complete.

Example: I need to qualify his statement by adding some important details.

Note: In this context, 'qualify' means to add necessary restrictions or clarifications to a statement.

Qualifying event

An event that determines eligibility or qualification for a subsequent event or status.

Example: The competition serves as a qualifying event for the national championship.

Note: A 'qualifying event' is an event that determines eligibility or qualification for something to follow.

Qualify for overtime

To meet the conditions or requirements to be entitled to a particular benefit or compensation.

Example: Employees who work more than 40 hours a week qualify for overtime pay.

Note: In this context, 'qualify for' refers to meeting specific conditions to be entitled to a particular benefit.

Qualify everyday (slang) expressions

Qualm

A qualm is a feeling of doubt or hesitation.

Example: I have a qualm about the new policy.

Note: A qualm is a specific type of concern or objection, while 'qualify' generally means to meet a specific requirement or condition.

Qualms

Qualms refer to feelings of doubt or uneasiness.

Example: She had no qualms about speaking her mind.

Note: Qualms, as a plural form of qualm, signify multiple instances of hesitation or doubt.

Qual

A qualifier is a person who adds conditions or limitations to a statement.

Example: He's a real qualifier; he can make any plan look good on paper.

Note: While 'qualify' relates to meeting a certain standard or criteria, 'qual' is about adding specifications or limitations.

Qualifiers

Qualifiers are words or phrases that modify or limit the meaning of another word.

Example: There were too many qualifiers in his argument.

Note: Unlike 'qualify' which means to meet requirements, 'qualifiers' are additional words used to adjust the meaning of a statement.

Qualify for a gold star

To 'qualify for a gold star' means to meet or exceed expectations or standards set for recognition or reward.

Example: She definitely qualifies for a gold star for her outstanding performance.

Note: This slang implies surpassing expectations, while 'qualify' usually refers to meeting a standard or requirement.

Qualify for the next round

To 'qualify for the next round' indicates meeting the necessary criteria to progress to the subsequent stage of a competition or selection process.

Example: His exceptional skills easily qualify him for the next round of the competition.

Note: This slang is more specific to progressing in a competition, whereas 'qualify' in general terms refers to meeting standards.

Qualify an argument

To 'qualify an argument' means to add evidence or reasoning to support a statement.

Example: She used statistics to qualify her argument on the topic.

Note: While 'qualify' can mean meeting standards, here it relates to strengthening or enhancing an argument.

Qualify - Examples

The candidate must qualify for the job.

She took a course to qualify as a teacher.

The product meets the qualifications for safety standards.

Qualify grammar

Qualify - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: qualify

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): qualified

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): qualifying

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): qualifies

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): qualify

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): qualify

Syllables, Separation and Stress

qualify Contains 3 syllables: qual • i • fy

Phonetic transcription: ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī

qual i fy , ˈkwä lə ˌfī (The red syllable is stressed)

Qualify - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

qualify: ~ 2400 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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