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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Make sure the board has sufficient and qualified input appropriate to the decision at hand.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2023, this condition, which qualified as a disability, turned him into the target of abuse and ridicule.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Last season, Indiana qualified for the CFP for the first time in program history.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Make sure the board has sufficient and qualified input appropriate to the decision at hand.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The enhanced subsidies raised the income limit on who qualified, expanding eligibility to many middle-class people.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2023, this condition, which qualified as a disability, turned him into the target of abuse and ridicule.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Impressively, the latest version of CosmicWatch is also being modified to measure primary cosmic rays aboard rockets and spacecraft.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies may be closed or have modified hours for the holiday.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The self-flying camera is equipped with a 4K camera capable of recording at up to 100 frames per second.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The auditing firm’s report, authorized by the Statewide Charter School Board in July, could provide some answers.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since the Palisades Fire, 17 positions have been authorized for hire.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela isn’t solely to blame for America’s drug crisis, but Maduro protected, enabled, and profited from criminal networks trafficking drugs across the Western Hemisphere.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Without the activist, even a competent and experienced board could compromise on the CEO selection to appease the vocal founder.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a two-day trial last month, a jury concluded that Mullen is mentally competent to be tried in the slaying.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Commonwealth argues in the complaint that Cook is not entitled to the money due to being terminated for cause.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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