qualified

[kwol-uh-fahyd]

adjective

1. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.

   Synonyms: fitted, competent, capable, able

2. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.

3. modified, limited, or restricted in some way.

   a qualified endorsement.

qualified

/ ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc, necessary to perform a particular job or task

2. limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute

Other Word Forms

• qualifiedly adverb
• qualifiedness noun
• quasi-qualified adjective
• underqualified adjective
• well-qualified adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of qualified¹

First recorded in 1550–60; qualify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

For example, Google must share certain data with "qualified competitors" as deemed by the court.

From BBC

They qualified for Europe by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final - the club's first major trophy, lifted by Guehi - and are competing in this season's Conference League.

From BBC

Before the summer break, he qualified and finished 12th at the Hungarian Grand Prix, calling himself "useless" after failing to make Q3.

From BBC

Palace, who qualified for Europe by winning the FA Cup - the first trophy in the club's history - have been drawn against Dynamo Kyiv, Shelbourne and Strasbourg in the Conference League.

From BBC

In a segmented system, the housing authorities manage the leasing but the VA is responsible for identifying qualified veterans and helping them find a home.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• capable 
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• efficient 
• equipped 
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