qualified

1 of 2

adjective

qual·​i·​fied ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 

1

a

: fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent

b

: having complied with the specific requirements or precedent conditions (as for an office or employment) : eligible

2

: limited or modified in some way

qualified approval

qualifiedly

ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē 

adverb

qualified

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of qualify

Synonyms of qualified

Adjective

• suitable
• competent
• capable
• good
• expert
• able

Examples of qualified in a Sentence

Adjective

She is highly qualified for the job.

I'm not qualified to give you advice about what you should do.

She gave a qualified yes to the question.

The plan was given qualified approval.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Inquiry volume means more when the company can identify qualified prospects and connect them to sales outcomes. — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

In addition to design services, the contract with BKV Group calls for the company to assist in identifying and selecting a qualified construction manager. — Andis Robeznieks, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Most voters either don’t want — or don’t feel qualified — to do so. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Stock donations can come from companies or charities set up by stockholders, not from relatives, and must be spread across at least 5,000 accounts in a qualified geographic area, according to Yahoo Finance. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing qualified

• pre-qualified
• qualified immunity

Rhymes for qualified

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

qualified

adjective

qual·​i·​fied ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd 

1

: having the necessary qualifications : fitted

2

: limited in some way

a qualified yes to the question

Legal Definition

qualified

adjective

qual·​i·​fied ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 

1

: fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose or condition

2

a

: being in compliance or accordance with specific requirements or conditions

a qualified voter

b

: eligible under applicable requirements for favorable tax treatment (as exemption of funds from taxation until retirement)

a qualified pension plan

3

: limited or modified in some way : less than absolute

qualifiedly

-ˌfī-əd-lē, -ˌfīd-lē 

adverb