qualified

adjective

qual·​i·​fied ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd How to pronounce qualified (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of qualified in a Sentence

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.
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Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of qualified was in 1558

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Cite this Entry

“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualified. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

qualified

adjective
qual·​i·​fied ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd How to pronounce qualified (audio)
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 How to pronounce qualified (audio)
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 adverb

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