qualify

verb
UK: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

  1. To successfully complete a preliminary test or competition to advance to the next stage.

    1. Did you qualify for the final race today?
    2. She needs to qualify with a better score to advance in the tournament.

  2. To have the skills, knowledge, or experience needed to do a particular job or activity.

    1. I qualify to apply for this job now.
    2. Only experienced engineers qualify for consideration for this senior position.

  3. To modify or limit a statement or assertion.

    1. I must qualify that statement somewhat.
    2. The politician attempted to qualify his earlier remarks amid the controversy.

Synonyms

pass succeed fit suit restrict limit
qualify adjective

  1. Having met the necessary conditions or requirements.

    1. He is a qualify candidate to vote.
    2. A qualify applicant may receive funding for the research project soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "qualify" in English means: To successfully complete a preliminary test or competition to advance to the next stage., To have the skills, knowledge, or experience needed to do a particular job or activity., To modify or limit a statement or assertion..

The phonetic transcription of "qualify" is /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "qualify": pass, succeed, fit, suit, restrict, limit.

Example usage of "qualify": "Did you qualify for the final race today?". More examples on the page.