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
Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
At Dwerja, on Gozo’s west coast, two sites await newly qualified divers.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The Indiana team qualified as the Central Region representative.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Hammarby only just qualified for the game against Manchester United with a heart-stopping victory over Metalist Kharkiv from Ukraine.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
At Dwerja, on Gozo’s west coast, two sites await newly qualified divers.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Quarterbacks galore Waubonsie Valley senior Colin Ford, a 6-5, 220-pound senior with a strong arm who qualified for state last spring in the 100-meter run in his first year of track, will lead the Warriors.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The Indiana team qualified as the Central Region representative.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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In the early 1990s, the Resnicks bought the land that would become Little Lake Lodge and set about building a suitable Little Lake house, albeit one with 18 bedrooms, 20 full bathrooms, and four partial bathrooms.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Galleries and exhibits change often, and there's even an interactive art space called ArtLab that's suitable for all ages.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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The race overalls of both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, have also been modified to suit the occasion.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Golf carts can be modified to meet the requirements of a street legal low-speed vehicle, said Schlafer, who works for Nashville's Transportation Licensing Division.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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The airline expects its first aircraft equipped with next-generation internet equipment to enter service in 2027.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rescuers, equipped with specialized cutting tools, began trying to free the marine creature — but then things took a turn.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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And, since Congress expects workers and employers to be (cough) creative when characterizing wages as tips to avoid paying taxes on otherwise taxable income, Treasury is authorized to issue additional guidance to prevent abuse.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The team raked in nearly $250 million in sponsorship revenue in 2024, behind only the Cowboys, according to another person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The findings demonstrated that the scaffold not only supported cell survival but also enabled reconnection across a severe injury.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Notably, the kill switch can only be enabled while using Mimic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Gina Swoboda has proven to be a strong and competent leader of the Arizona Republican Party.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Grab these early Halloween deals now so you can be prepared when October 31st rolls around.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other bills require schools to inform parents that their children are entitled to free public education regardless of immigration status and that the schools must notify them when immigration officers are on site.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gleeson plays Ned Sampson, the eager new editor of a historic northern Ohio newspaper entitled The Toledo Truth Teller, with Impacciatore as the former head of the paper, Frei as Ned’s new confidante, Mare, as well as Gregg, Ikumelo, Edelman, and Young as reluctant volunteer reporters.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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