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- pronunciation:
- kwa
lih
faI
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
qualifies, qualifying, qualified |
| definition 1: |
If something qualifies you for a job or for something you want to do, it gives you what you need to be able to get that job or do what you want to do. If someone wants to be a doctor, they have to get special training that qualifies them for that job.
My mother's many years of studying and research qualifies her to be a professor.Working with an experienced plumber for five years qualified Jake to be a plumber too.- synonyms:
- license, prepare, train
- similar words:
- condition, educate, fit, instruct, permit, ready, teach
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| definition 2: |
If someone qualifies for something, they have the necessary skills or knowledge to do it.
Mr. Jones wanted the job at the electronics company but they said he didn't qualify. |
| definition 3: |
If you qualify for something, you are given permission to do it because you show the right skills or knowledge.
You can't compete in the skiing championship unless you qualify first. You have to show that you are pretty good before you can join the competition.Dr. Zabo qualified as a dentist in this country after passing an exam.- similar words:
- graduate, pass
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| related words: |
alter, modify, restrict |
| derivation: |
qualifiable (adj.) |
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