qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 
1
2
: limited or modified in some way
qualified approval
Examples of qualified in a Sentence
She is highly qualified for the job.
I'm not qualified to give you advice about what you should do.
She gave a qualified yes to the question.
The plan was given qualified approval.
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Most are highly qualified, with years of experience.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The same rate of 21 cents per mile applies for specific moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Born and raised in England, the goalkeeper qualified to play for the Philippines through his mother.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
He was given 48 hours to surrender his weapon to a qualified owner or to local authorities, but did not comply.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The same rate of 21 cents per mile applies for specific moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Born and raised in England, the goalkeeper qualified to play for the Philippines through his mother.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
He was given 48 hours to surrender his weapon to a qualified owner or to local authorities, but did not comply.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for qualified
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualified. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd
1
: having the necessary qualifications : fitted
2
: limited in some way
a qualified yes to the question
Legal Definition
qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd
1
: fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose or condition
2
a
: being in compliance or accordance with specific requirements or conditions
a qualified voter
b
: eligible under applicable requirements for favorable tax treatment (as exemption of funds from taxation until retirement)
a qualified pension plan
3
: limited or modified in some way : less than absolute
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