as in suitable
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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as in modified
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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as in equipped
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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as in authorized
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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Recent Examples of qualified
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
For reference, Goff finished 20th out of 36 qualified quarterbacks in average time to throw last year.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Since the de minimis exemption was closed for China and Hong Kong, CBP has seen packages that would have otherwise qualified for duty-free status go down from an average of 4 million a day to 1 million, White House officials told reporters Thursday.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In June, Kennedy fired all 17 highly qualified and respected experts on a vaccine advisory panel for the CDC—the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—which sets the vaccine standards and insurance coverage for the country.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
For reference, Goff finished 20th out of 36 qualified quarterbacks in average time to throw last year.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The exception was Rasmus Højgaard of Denmark, who qualified for the team in the final week.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Since the de minimis exemption was closed for China and Hong Kong, CBP has seen packages that would have otherwise qualified for duty-free status go down from an average of 4 million a day to 1 million, White House officials told reporters Thursday.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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Scientists revealed that the 1200-volt, 400-amp power module is suitable for use in power grids and even heavy-duty vehicles such as next-generation aircraft and military vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nonfunctional Gadgets and Tech Outdated gadgets are rarely suitable for donation.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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The rover landed within the crater to explore the ancient lake site in February 2021, seeking rocks created or modified by water on Mars in the past.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Whatever eventually makes it out of the committee will then be reviewed, modified and voted on by the House of Representatives.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hence children who develop strong foundational skills early are better equipped to use AI tools beneficially later.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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With their wireless probe, equipped with five sensors, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the focus shifts from time to temperature.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Under the measure, which the legislature is considering this week, doctors, pharmacists and others authorized to prescribe the drugs to end a pregnancy could leave their name off the prescription label.—
Patrick Adams,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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In June, grocery workers in at least five states authorized strikes in an escalating series of labor actions against Albertsons and Kroger, which included some Safeway stores.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This approach has enabled Apex to scale quickly while maintaining the stability and resources associated with a corporate partnership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beyond its nuclear-deterrence mission, the B-2’s long range and payload capacity have enabled it to deliver large munitions at a distance.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That said, if privacy protections, a robust reading mode, and various Apple-specific features (such as Continuity and Handoff) are a priority, Safari is a perfectly competent alternative.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Spending guarantees nothing by itself, but if all teams were highly competent, using the time value of money with a rising cap would seem to create a competitive advantage.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa, was charged with five felonies, including perjury, procuring or offering a false or forged document to be filed, casting a ballot when not entitled to vote and registering a non-existent person to vote.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Filming on the series, entitled Alice, will continue through December across France, Belgium, and Canada.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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