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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After Biles qualified for her third Olympic Games, Owens congratulated his wife with a kiss while holding a cutout of her face.
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The current incentive is a credit of 35% of all qualified Illinois spending, including post-production and Illinois resident salaries up to $500k per worker; and 30% on limited non-resident salaries up to $500,000 per worker.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
To qualify, productions must hire a qualified sustainability company and coordinate a set visit by the Illinois Film Office.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Warsh views on independence In remarks he's scheduled to deliver to the committee at the hearing's start, Warsh issued a qualified endorsement of Fed independence.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The current incentive is a credit of 35% of all qualified Illinois spending, including post-production and Illinois resident salaries up to $500k per worker; and 30% on limited non-resident salaries up to $500,000 per worker.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
To qualify, productions must hire a qualified sustainability company and coordinate a set visit by the Illinois Film Office.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Warsh views on independence In remarks he's scheduled to deliver to the committee at the hearing's start, Warsh issued a qualified endorsement of Fed independence.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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 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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