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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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
In this example, the IRS noted, Andrew may compute the overtime premium by dividing $15,000 by three to calculate the amount of qualified overtime compensation that could apply to the tax break for 2025.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Sophomore quarterback and 2024 first-overall draft pick, Caleb Williams was a disappointment last year and the stats say his passing game has only gotten worse this season, landing him last among qualified QBs in pass completion.
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Make sure lighting is certified by a qualified testing lab like Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
In this example, the IRS noted, Andrew may compute the overtime premium by dividing $15,000 by three to calculate the amount of qualified overtime compensation that could apply to the tax break for 2025.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Sophomore quarterback and 2024 first-overall draft pick, Caleb Williams was a disappointment last year and the stats say his passing game has only gotten worse this season, landing him last among qualified QBs in pass completion.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Make sure lighting is certified by a qualified testing lab like Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualified. Accessed 8 Dec. 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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