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View usage for: (kwɒlɪfaɪ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense qualifies, present participle qualifying, past tense, past participle qualified1. verbWhen someone qualifies, they pass the examinations that they need to be able to work in a particular profession. But when I'd qualified and started teaching it was a different story. [VERB] I qualified as a doctor from London University over 30 years ago. [V + as/in] [Also VERB to-infinitive ]Synonyms: gain qualifications, pass, graduate, be licensed More Synonyms of qualify 2. verbIf you qualify for something or if something qualifies you for it, you have the right to do it or have it. To qualify for maternity leave you must have worked for the same employer for twoyears. [VERB + for] The basic course does not qualify you to practise as a therapist. [VERB noun to-infinitive] ...skills that qualify foreigners for work visas. [VERB noun + for] ...highly trained staff who are well qualified to give unbiased, practical advice. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: certify, equip, empower, train More Synonyms of qualify 3. verbTo qualify as something or to be qualified as something means to have all the features that are needed to be that thing. 13 percent of American households qualify as poor, says Mr. Mishel. [VERB + as] These people seem to think that reading a few books on old age qualifies them asexperts. [VERB noun + as] [Also VERB]Synonyms: be described, count, be considered as, be named More Synonyms of qualify 4. verbIf you qualify in a competition, you are successful in one part of it and go on to the next stage. Nottingham Forest qualified for the final by beating Tranmere on Tuesday. [VERB + for] Cameroon have also qualified after beating Sierra Leone. [VERB] ...a World Cup qualifying match. [VERB-ing] qualifierWord forms: plural qualifiers countable noun He was the fastest qualifier for the 800 metres final. 5. verbIf you qualify a statement, you make it less strong or less general by adding a detail or explanation to it. I would qualify that by putting it into context. [VERB noun] Synonyms: restrict, limit, reduce, vary More Synonyms of qualify 6. See also qualified qualify in British English (ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪ) verbWord forms: -fies, -fying or -fied1. to provide or be provided with the abilities or attributes necessary for a task, office, duty, etc her degree qualifies her for the job he qualifies for the job, but would he do it well? 2. (transitive) to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict 3. (transitive) to modify or change the strength or flavour of 4. (transitive) grammar another word for modify (sense 3) 5. (transitive) to attribute a quality to; characterize 6. (intransitive) to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests Derived forms qualifiable (ˈqualiˌfiable) adjective qualificatory (ˈkwɒlɪfɪkətərɪ, -ˌkeɪ-) adjective Word origin C16: from Old French qualifier, from Medieval Latin quālificāre to characterize, from Latin quālis of what kind + facere to make qualify in American English (ˈkwɔləˌfaɪ; ˈkwɑləˌfaɪ) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈqualiˌfied or ˈqualiˌfying1. to describe by giving the qualities or characteristics of 2. to make fit for an office, occupation, exercise of a right, etc. 3. to make legally capable; give a specific right to; license 4. to modify; restrict; limit; make less positive to qualify one's approval 5. to moderate; soften to qualify a punishment 6. to change the strength or flavor of (a liquid, etc.) 7. Grammar to limit or modify the meaning of (a word or group of words) verb intransitive8. to be or become qualified, as by meeting requirements Derived forms qualifiable (ˈqualiˌfiable) adjective qualifyingly (ˈqualiˌfyingly) adverb Word origin Fr qualifier < ML qualificare < L qualis, of what kind (see quale) + facere, to make, do 1Examples of 'qualify' in a sentencequalify In other languagesqualify British English: qualify / ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪ/ VERB When someone qualifies, they pass the examinations that they need to pass in order to work in a particular profession. I qualified as a doctor. - American English: qualify
- Arabic: يُؤَهِل
- Brazilian Portuguese: qualificar
- Chinese: 具有资格
- Croatian: kvalificirati
- Czech: kvalifikovat (se)
- Danish: opfylde betingelserne
- Dutch: kwalificeren
- European Spanish: cualificar
- Finnish: täyttää vaatimukset
- French: qualifier
- German: qualifizieren
- Greek: διαθέτω προσόντα
- Italian: qualificare
- Japanese: 資格を取る
- Korean: 자격을 갖추다
- Norwegian: kvalifisere (seg)
- Polish: zakwalifikować
- European Portuguese: qualificar
- Romanian: a se califica
- Russian: выполнение экзаменационного испытания
- Latin American Spanish: calificar
- Swedish: kvalificera (sig)
- Thai: มีคุณสมบัติ
- Turkish: hak kazanmak
- Ukrainian: здобувати фах
- Vietnamese: có đủ trình độ
Chinese translation of 'qualify' vi - (= pass examinations)
取得资(資)格 (qǔdé zīgé) - (in competition)
具备(備)资(資)格 (jùbèi zīgé) to qualify for sth (= be eligible for) 符合某事的条(條)件 (fúhé mǒushì de tiáojiàn)
vt to qualify sb for sth/to do sth 使某人对(對)某事/做某事有资(資)格 (shǐ mǒurén duì mǒushì/zuò mǒushì yǒu zīgé) - (= modify) [statement]
缓(緩)和 (huǎnhé) to qualify as an engineer/a nurse etc 取得工程师(師)/护(護)士等的资(資)格 (qǔdé gōngchéngshī/hùshì děng de zīgé)
Definition to have the abilities or attributes required in order to do or have something, such as a job I qualified as a doctor over 30 years ago. Synonyms gain qualifications pass be licensed make the grade be authorized be certified The course does not qualify you to practise as a therapist. Synonyms certify ground condition prepare commission ready endow capacitate Opposites ban , prevent , disqualify , forbid , preclude , debar Definition to describe or be described as having a particular quality 13 percent of households qualify as poor. Synonyms be described count be considered as be named be counted be eligible be characterized be designated be distinguished Definition to moderate or restrict (a statement one has made) I would qualify that by putting it into context. Synonyms restrict vary regulate restrain tone down modulate Additional synonymsDefinition to make or become less strong a government programme to abate greenhouse gas emissions Synonyms reduce, slow, relax, ease, relieve, moderate, weaken, dull, diminish, decrease, lessen, alleviate, quell, mitigate, attenuate, slakeDefinition to change something to suit a new purpose Shelves were built to adapt the library for use as an office. Synonyms convert, change, prepare, fit, fashion, make, shape, suit, qualify, transform, alter, modify, tailor, remodel, tweak (informal), metamorphose, customize Definition to relieve (grief, pain, or thirst) She was trying to assuage her guilt. Synonyms relieve, ease, calm, moderate, temper, soothe, lessen, alleviate, lighten, allay, mitigate, quench, palliateAdditional synonymsDefinition to limit or restrict within certain boundaries The monarch's powers are circumscribed by Parliament. Synonyms restrict, limit, define, confine, restrain, delineate, hem in, demarcate, delimit, straiten Definition to make or become smaller, fewer, or less Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state. Synonyms reduce, cut, decrease, lessen, contract, lower, weaken, curtail, abate, retrench, disempower Definition to make or become less difficult or severe The heavy snow had eased a little. Synonyms reduce, moderate, weaken, diminish, decrease, slow down, dwindle, lessen, die down, abate, slacken, grow less, de-escalateDefinition to give (someone) the power or authority to do something The trustees of the museum are empowered to sell items from its collection. Synonyms authorize, allow, commission, qualify, permit, sanction, entitle, delegate, license, warrant, give power to, give authority to, invest with power Definition to provide with abilities, understanding, etc. Our aim is to provide courses which equip students for future employment. Synonyms prepare, qualify, educate, get ready, endowDefinition to make competent or ready His experience fits him for the top job. Synonyms qualify, train, prepare, equip, empower, make readyDefinition to receive a degree or diploma She graduated in English and Drama from Manchester University. Synonyms qualify, pass, receive a degree Definition to make or become less Keep immunisations up to date to lessen the risk of serious illness. Synonyms reduce, lower, diminish, decrease, relax, ease, narrow, moderate, dial down, weaken, erode, impair, degrade, minimize, curtail, lighten, wind down, abridge, de-escalateDefinition to restrict He limited payments on the country's foreign debt. Synonyms restrict, control, check, fix, bound, confine, specify, curb, restrain, ration, hinder, circumscribe, hem in, demarcate, delimit, put a brake on, keep within limits, straiten Definition to make less severe or harsh ways of mitigating the effects of an explosion Synonyms ease, moderate, soften, check, quiet, calm, weaken, dull, diminish, temper, blunt, soothe, subdue, lessen, appease, lighten, remit, allay, placate, abate, tone down, assuage, pacify, mollify, take the edge off, extenuate, tranquillize, palliate, reduce the force of Additional synonymsDefinition to make or become less extreme or violent They are hoping that she will be persuaded to moderate her views. Synonyms soften, control, calm, temper, regulate, quiet, diminish, decrease, curb, restrain, tame, subdue, play down, lessen, repress, mitigate, tone down, pacify, modulate, soft-pedal (informal) Definition to make less extreme or uncompromising He had to modify his language considerably. Synonyms tone down, limit, reduce, lower, qualify, relax, ease, restrict, moderate, temper, soften, restrain, lessen, abateDefinition to allow (someone) to do something I was permitted to bring my camera into the concert.Our constitution does not permit the sending of troops. Synonyms allow, admit, grant, sanction, let, suffer, agree to, entitle, endure, license, endorse, warrant, tolerate, authorize, empower, consent to, give the green light to, give leave or permission Definition to weaken or lessen Consumption is being reduced by 25 per cent. Synonyms lessen, cut, contract, lower, depress, moderate, dial down, weaken, diminish, turn down, decrease, slow down, cut down, shorten, dilute, impair, curtail, wind down, abate, tone down, debase, truncate, abridge, downsize, downscale, kennet (Australian, slang), jeff (Australian, slang) Definition to officially approve of or allow He may seem ready to sanction the use of force. Synonyms permit, back, support, allow, approve, entitle, endorse, authorize, countenance, vouch for, lend your name to Definition to make or become more sympathetic and less critical He could not think how to soften the blow of what he had to tell her. Synonyms lessen, moderate, diminish, temper, lower, relax, ease, calm, modify, cushion, soothe, subdue, alleviate, lighten, quell, muffle, allay, mitigate, abate, tone down, assuageDefinition to modify so as to make less extreme or more acceptable He had to learn to temper his enthusiasm. Synonyms moderate, restrain, tone down, calm, soften, soothe, lessen, allay, mitigate, abate, assuage, mollify, soft-pedal (informal), palliate, admix Definition to learn the skills needed to do a particular job or activity a lawyer who has trained with a good quality City firm Synonyms study, learn, qualify, be taught, prepare, take instruction |