qualify qualify /ˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ/

verb

1. () 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.
   
2. () 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
   
3. () Make more specific  ( qualify )
   make more specific
    Qualify these remarks
   qualify these remarks
   
4. () Make fit or prepared  ( dispose , qualify )
   make fit or prepared
    Your education qualifies you for this job
   Your education qualifies you for this job
   
5. (grammar) add a modifier to a constituent  ( qualify , modify )
   (grammar) add a modifier to a constituent
   
6. 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
   
7. 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