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Synonyms & Antonyms of qualified
(Entry 1 of 2)
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
- the candidate has demonstrated that he is amply qualified for the position
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qualified
verb
past tense of qualify
Synonyms & Antonyms of qualified (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
- qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing
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2
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
- raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting
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3
to give a right to
- this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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- empowered,
- enabled,
- enfranchised,
- licensed
- (also licenced)
- accredited,
- certificated,
- certified,
- chartered
- [British],
- ratified
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4
to give official or legal power to
- passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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- accredited,
- authorized,
- certified,
- chartered
- [British],
- commissioned,
- empowered,
- enabled,
- invested,
- licensed
- (also licenced),
- vested,
- warranted
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- approved,
- cleared,
- credentialed
- (also credentialled),
- endorsed
- (also indorsed),
- OK'd
- (or okayed),
- sanctioned
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The first known use of qualified was in 1558
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