qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 
1
2
: limited or modified in some way
qualified approval
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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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2025
Also, qualified service members can transfer up to 36 months or a portion of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.
—Crystal Tate, USA Today, 24 May 2025
As currently written, the legislation would increase the amount of the tax credit from 20% of qualified expenses to 35%.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2025
Also, qualified service members can transfer up to 36 months or a portion of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.
—Crystal Tate, USA Today, 24 May 2025
As currently written, the legislation would increase the amount of the tax credit from 20% of qualified expenses to 35%.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 May 2025
Choosing The Right Model Your lead generation model shapes how your leads are sourced, qualified and measured.
—Ron Browning, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualified
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualified. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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
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