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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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.
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Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.
—Sam Whitehead, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The ‘myth of mass exodus’ Building on its data showing New York office space is still in high demand, JLL argued that the robustness of New York’s business sector is also dependent on a steady supply of qualified labor, which indicates that high-quality talent still gravitates toward the city.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s a reasonable benchmark to pay a qualified, nonmillionaire to take the job of state legislator.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.
—Sam Whitehead, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The ‘myth of mass exodus’ Building on its data showing New York office space is still in high demand, JLL argued that the robustness of New York’s business sector is also dependent on a steady supply of qualified labor, which indicates that high-quality talent still gravitates toward the city.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s a reasonable benchmark to pay a qualified, nonmillionaire to take the job of state legislator.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualified. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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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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