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
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Recruiting and retaining qualified youth development professionals, as well as securing sustainable funding, remain ongoing challenges.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Liu was the only American woman who qualified for a chance at the podium after Tuesday's short program after teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito came up short.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
But after years of contraction, shrinking pre-sales and skittish buyers, there was a sense at EFM, a cautious, qualified sense, that the worst may be over.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Recruiting and retaining qualified youth development professionals, as well as securing sustainable funding, remain ongoing challenges.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The department has been aggressively going after states that handed out commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants who shouldn’t have qualified for them ever since a fatal crash in August.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Liu was the only American woman who qualified for a chance at the podium after Tuesday's short program after teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito came up short.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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The man is facing a charge of grossly negligent homicide, with state prosecutors in Innsbruck accusing him of making multiple errors, including seeking help too late and not carrying suitable equipment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hardie Board is available in a range of styles, including options suitable for historic homes.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Still, any CO₂-fixing organism could in principle be modified.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Longchamp has partnered with Neoline for transatlantic shipping and equipped several workshops with solar panels as part of its decarbonization strategy.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In December, the city authorized payments of $5 million for AECOM’s first set of reports — which were originally due in mid-November — and an additional $3 million to the company for long-term recovery planning.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both officials were not authorized to be publicly named according to Moroccan government rules.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The people who trespassed at the Capitol, and committed disorderly behavior, enabled the mob violence.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 1991, Epstein obtained power of attorney from Wexner, which enabled him to buy and sell assets on Wexner’s behalf.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The judge said competent attorneys need to adhere to court evidence rules and be skilled tacticians.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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People with serious mental illnesses deserve competent and safe medical care.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 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,
18 Feb. 2026
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The judge vacated his conviction and ruled Vedam was entitled to a new trial.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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