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qualified

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verb

past tense of qualify
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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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Recent Examples of qualified
Adjective
As hosts, the United States, Canada, and Mexico have automatically qualified for the tournament. Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025 Rice said in the wake of his actions that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) remains under threat in the second Trump administration and serves as a barrier blocking qualified candidates from reaching high-ranking roles. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025 Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether that means applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay. Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The United States thrives on innovation, diversity, and qualified people to advance its economic engine. William Jones, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for qualified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
  • Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.
    Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Austin Campbell-Alexander said in the state whistleblower lawsuit that the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park had sensors which were modified to accommodate people whose height or weight were outside safety limits.
    Mike Schneider, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Guests can also enjoy a fireplace, a full kitchen, and a living room equipped with an entertainment system.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Each seat is equipped with a USB port for power, as well as an in-flight entertainment system with movies and television programs.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.
    Gowtham Chilakapati, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The connected satnav is competent and easy to read, with a capable keyword search function.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • That balance is what so many Black birthing people are seeking: care that is competent and affirming, spiritual and informed.
    Stephanie Long, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.
    Ramona Saviss, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
  • All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And they are entitled to a portion of the proceeds if the case succeeds.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
  • There is a backlog of 30 years in assigning lawyers for some of the appeals to which condemned inmates are entitled.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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