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.
Recent Examples on the Web Thaler repeatedly referred to Lemonis as the most qualified candidate to oversee the company’s turnaround in a role like executive chair of the board. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2023 Data will be protected and only qualified researchers will have access to it. Liz Seegert, Fortune Well, 19 Nov. 2023 As the leader of the company’s research, product and safety functions, Mira is exceptionally qualified to step into the role of interim CEO. Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023 If the producer is unable to provide qualified hair and/or makeup personnel to work with the performer, production shall reimburse the performer for the pre-approved cost of obtaining such services. Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023 But how qualified was Daugherty to settle the matter? Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023 As a result, North Carolina has a qualified workforce, ranging from skilled laborers to managers to engineers — essential if businesses enter the state and must fill thousands of openings. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 But several who spoke during Tuesday’s hearing pushed back against the notion that these centers are not qualified health care providers. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2023 Offers will be sent to qualified students from states where the schools are based. Nick Anderson, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023 See More

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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 8 Dec. 2023.

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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