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
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
For reference, Goff finished 20th out of 36 qualified quarterbacks in average time to throw last year.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Since the de minimis exemption was closed for China and Hong Kong, CBP has seen packages that would have otherwise qualified for duty-free status go down from an average of 4 million a day to 1 million, White House officials told reporters Thursday.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In June, Kennedy fired all 17 highly qualified and respected experts on a vaccine advisory panel for the CDC—the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—which sets the vaccine standards and insurance coverage for the country.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
For reference, Goff finished 20th out of 36 qualified quarterbacks in average time to throw last year.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The exception was Rasmus Højgaard of Denmark, who qualified for the team in the final week.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Since the de minimis exemption was closed for China and Hong Kong, CBP has seen packages that would have otherwise qualified for duty-free status go down from an average of 4 million a day to 1 million, White House officials told reporters Thursday.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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Scientists revealed that the 1200-volt, 400-amp power module is suitable for use in power grids and even heavy-duty vehicles such as next-generation aircraft and military vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nonfunctional Gadgets and Tech Outdated gadgets are rarely suitable for donation.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because those systems are becoming more complex, keeping them properly tuned on a new, used or modified car is a challenge.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Businesses that focus on liquidity management are better equipped not just to survive but to take advantage of opportunities that others might miss.—
Joe Camberato,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jeffrey Lewis, a Middlebury Institute of International Studies missile expert, said the Sparrow variant can be equipped with an inert warhead, which may explain the limited physical damage in Doha despite the lethal force.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Several have authorized pharmacists to administer the COVID vaccine and/or have required insurers to cover the cost.—
Jaimie Seaton,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Mavic 4 Pro is not available from DJI or authorized retail partners in the States, and while the Air 3S is listed on its virtual storefront, it's been out of stock continuously for a similar interval.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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The quality, consistency, presentation and experience Macallan offers to its customers is what has enabled it to become so desirable.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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That enabled the attackers to perform Kerberoasting, a form of attack that Wyden said the attackers used to pivot from the contractor laptop directly to the crown jewel of Ascension’s network security.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Education and workforce development are also important; cities will require competent cybersecurity specialists who can manage these complex ecosystems.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The handwritten motion came after the judge held a hearing last month to determine if Bixby was mentally competent for execution.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They’re being prepared for agility as much as ability.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Picnic organizers prepared food for as many as 2,000 people, so there were plenty of leftovers from local restaurant Speedy Burrito.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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Harris created a spinoff starring Guillaume, entitled Benson, which followed the character’s ascent from household service to public service (as the lieutenant governor).—
Time,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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The video serves as an ad for a benefit concert, entitled Together for Palestine, taking place Wednesday night at Wembley Stadium in London.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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