qualify
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Britannica Dictionary definition of QUALIFY
1
a
[+ object]
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to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
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His experience qualifies him for the job.
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The training will qualify you to sell insurance.
b
[no object]
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to have the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
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to have the qualifications to do something
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They both qualify for the job.
2
[no object]
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to pass an exam or complete a course of study that is required in order to do something
— often + as
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Lawyers may only work in the state in which they qualified. [=passed the exam]
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He has just qualified as a doctor/pilot.
3
a
[no object]
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to have the right to do, have, or be a part of something
— often + for
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Did she qualify to receive financial aid?
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Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
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Town residents qualify for a discount on the tickets.
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To qualify for the contest, you must be at least 18 years old.
b
[+ object]
:
to give (someone) the right to do, have, or be a part of something
— often + for
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The win qualifies her to compete in the final race.
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The certification qualifies you to teach only in this state.
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The insurance plan qualifies you for an eye exam every two years.
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Further education will qualify you for a pay raise.
4
[no object]
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to have the skills that are required or do the things that are required to become a member of a team or to be allowed in a competition
— often + for
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Only those racers who qualify will continue to the next round.
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She tried to get into the tournament, but she failed to qualify.
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She qualified for the Olympic team.
5
a
[no object]
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to have all the necessary qualities to be thought of or described in a particular way
— + as
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Does this shirt qualify as business attire?
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Living in a camper for a weekend does not qualify as outdoor camping.
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A 10–3 victory qualifies as a blowout.
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The book is too short to qualify as a novel.
b
[+ object]
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to give (someone or something) the right to be thought of or described in a particular way
— + as
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His brief time in the army doesn't qualify him as a military expert.
6
[+ object]
formal
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to make (a statement) more specific or limited in meaning or effect
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I would like to qualify [=modify] what I said earlier to avoid any misinterpretation.
7
[+ object]
grammar
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to limit or describe the meaning of (a word or group of words)
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modify
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Adjectives qualify nouns.
