eligibility

noun
UK: /ˌelɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
US: /ˌelɪdʒɪˈbɪləti/

  1. The state of being qualified for or allowed to do something, because you have the necessary requirements.

    1. Check your eligibility before you apply for the loan.
    2. The athlete's eligibility to compete was questioned due to failed drug tests affecting his career.

  2. The right to have or obtain something; meeting the necessary conditions.

    1. Her age affects her eligibility for the senior discount.
    2. The new regulations clarified the eligibility criteria for receiving government assistance programs available.

Synonyms

qualification entitlement capability fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eligibility" in English means: The state of being qualified for or allowed to do something, because you have the necessary requirements., The right to have or obtain something; meeting the necessary conditions..

The phonetic transcription of "eligibility" is /ˌelɪdʒəˈbɪləti/ in British English and /ˌelɪdʒɪˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eligibility": qualification, entitlement, capability, fitness.

Example usage of "eligibility": "Check your eligibility before you apply for the loan.". More examples on the page.