Synonyms of qualifying

qualifying

verb

present participle of qualify

1

as in modifying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modifying
• altering
• misrepresenting
• distorting
• narrowing
• warping
• misstating
• coloring
• twisting
• perverting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• widening
• broadening

2

as in preparing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preparing
• equipping
• training
• enabling
• fitting
• teaching
• adjusting
• shaping
• readying
• adapting
• conditioning
• tailoring
• grooming
• seasoning
• authorizing
• entitling
• educating
• empowering
• schooling
• accustoming
• habituating
• tutoring
• instructing
• indoctrinating

3

as in entitling

to give a right to

this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entitling
• authorizing
• enabling
• permitting
• empowering
• privileging
• allowing
• licensing
• approving
• endorsing
• enfranchising
• sanctioning
• certificating
• letting
• certifying
• validating
• ratifying
• legitimizing
• accrediting
• warranting
• chartering
• recertifying
• reaccrediting
• reapproving
• revalidating
• rechartering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifying
• disabling
• forbidding
• proscribing
• disallowing
• invalidating
• disenfranchising
• nullifying
• disempowering
• decertifying
• delegitimizing

4

as in enabling

to give official or legal power to

passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enabling
• authorizing
• empowering
• permitting
• licensing
• certifying
• entitling
• commissioning
• investing
• accrediting
• vesting
• warranting
• allowing
• chartering
• approving
• sanctioning
• endorsing
• confirming
• validating
• affirming
• credentialing
• installing
• initiating
• letting
• inaugurating
• clearing
• privileging
• inducting
• OK'ing
• instating
• enfranchising
• swearing in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifying
• excluding
• preventing
• denying
• blocking
• stopping
• impeding
• discouraging
• inhibiting
• hindering
• banning
• barring
• obstructing
• disallowing
• prohibiting
• constraining
• holding back
• shutting out
• forbidding
• proscribing
• enjoining
• outlawing
• disfranchising
• disbarring
• disenfranchising
• vetoing
• interdicting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of qualifying

While a credit card advertising a 0% APR generally does not charge interest on qualifying purchases or balance transfers for a period of time, there is a lot of fine print to read. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026

The latest forecast includes approximately 5,500 customers enrolled in PG&E’s Medical Baseline program, which serves people with qualifying medical needs, and areas associated with six tribal governments. — Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

For instance, the measure would prevent courts from overturning approvals of qualifying projects because of CEQA violations. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Maryland has since expanded LEAD diversion in communities across the state, giving officers options to divert qualifying participants toward supportive services such as drug treatment, housing or employment assistance. — Mike Hilliard, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026

The United States was using the matches as preparation for World Cup qualifying later this year. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

It was left dormant a year ago, when Mahomes graded 26th among 27 qualifying quarterbacks on throws of 20-plus yards beyond the line of scrimmage, per PFF data. — Sam McDowell 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Under the standard model, qualifying for those rewards requires potential traders to pay an upfront fee for a simulated evaluation of their trading skills—a hurdle that filters out the vast majority of applicants. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

How to access the lounge For domestic flights, passengers can enter the American Airlines Admirals Club with a membership or qualifying oneworld status. — Chase Jordan october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026