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adjective

ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd How to pronounce qualified (audio)
Definition of qualifiednext
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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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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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
Adjective
Automotive platforms typically remain in production for many years and require consistent supplies of qualified components throughout their lifecycle. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 Request a complete breakdown of custodian, storage and dealer fees, compare the premiums charged on precious metals and consult a qualified financial advisor to determine whether physical gold or silver fits your overall investment strategy. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Verb
Max Solomon qualified for the November ballot as a write-in candidate for treasurer in the GOP primary. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 By his own account, Charles would not have qualified for Eleusis 13 years ago, when DMT apparently showed him the light. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
  1. suitable
  2. modified
  3. equipped
  4. authorized
  5. enabled
  6. competent
  7. prepared
  8. entitled
Adjective
  • The demonstration showed that advanced AI could operate on compact hardware suitable for autonomous space missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide A paste made from baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is suitable for removing everyday grime and stains.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of suitable
Verb
  • Four men were arrested last month for allegedly conspiring to plan an attack on the ‘Freedom 250’ UFC event on June 14 on the lawn of the White House by using drones modified to carry explosives.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Ferrari further modified the emblem by turning the horse’s tail upward to symbolize luck and victory—a notable departure from the downward-pointing tail of Baracca’s prancing stallion.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Definition of modified
Verb
  • The suits are equipped with miniature oxygen generators that allow the cockroaches to survive for up to three hours underwater or in low-oxygen conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • But that also means that few theaters are equipped to show the movie in the resolutions it was intended.
    — Zuri Primos July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of equipped
Verb
  • This is the part the Pentagon has now authorized for $17 billion in launch procurement expenses.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
  • According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the incident publicly, the ship was hijacked by seven armed Somali pirates.
    — Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • Though present, they are not enabled by default and require overriding hidden FeatureFlags, which increases user risk.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • But a wild pitch enabled Alvarez to reach first base, and Paredes socked the first pitch of 388 feet to left for a three-run home run and a 5-1 lead.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of enabled
Adjective
  • The judge will rule as early as August on whether Timaloa is competent to stand trial.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • Animation Similar to Fresco, Procreate offers a competent tool (Animation Assist) for creating simple animations such as short loops and frame-by-frame or hand-sketched motion.
    — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of competent
Verb
  • The city appears prepared to take a hard line on the labor issue, which Dunphy says includes everything from construction workers to concession stand employees.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Private owners had already introduced debt, taken substantial proceeds, and prepared an offering that would leave control concentrated even after the shares began trading.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • By now taking ownership of the detention centers, the federal government could argue the facilities are entitled to broader immunity from some state oversight efforts and lawsuits.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • In the United Kingdom, Clare’s Law allows people to ask the police about a person’s history of abuse or violence, but not everyone is entitled to receive the information.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
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