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qualify
qualify
/ˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ/
verb
(
)
Prove capable or fit; meet requirements
(
measure up
,
qualify
)
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
She studied hard to qualify for the scholarship.
She studied hard to qualify for the scholarship.
(
)
Pronounce fit or able
(
qualify
)
pronounce fit or able
She was qualified to run the marathon
She was qualified to run the marathon
They nurses were qualified to administer the injections
They nurses were qualified to administer the injections
(
)
Make more specific
(
qualify
)
make more specific
Qualify these remarks
qualify these remarks
(
)
Make fit or prepared
(
dispose
,
qualify
)
make fit or prepared
Your education qualifies you for this job
Your education qualifies you for this job
(grammar) add a modifier to a constituent
(
qualify
,
modify
)
(grammar) add a modifier to a constituent
Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
(
characterise
[British]
,
qualify
,
characterize
)
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist
You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist
This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover
This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover
Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
(
qualify
,
condition
,
stipulate
,
specify
)
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
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