as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
the candidate has demonstrated that he is amply qualified for the position
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as in modified
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing
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as in equipped
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting
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as in authorized
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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Recent Examples of qualified
Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The script, from regular Ip Man scribe Edmond Wong, is a courtroom drama first and foremost, built around Yen’s newly qualified prosecutor Fok Chi Ho.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
He’s attempted a career-high seven 3-pointers per game and made 49% of them – fifth-best among qualified Division I players.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: Federally qualified health centers were more likely than other types of practices to screen for social needs.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
And a similar ouch occurred in NASCAR just two years ago, when Australia Supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen showed up at the inaugural Chicago Street Course race, qualified third and then dominated in wet conditions to win in his NASCAR debut.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The script, from regular Ip Man scribe Edmond Wong, is a courtroom drama first and foremost, built around Yen’s newly qualified prosecutor Fok Chi Ho.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
He’s attempted a career-high seven 3-pointers per game and made 49% of them – fifth-best among qualified Division I players.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: Federally qualified health centers were more likely than other types of practices to screen for social needs.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The area has tons of trails suitable for winter snowshoe adventures.Outside Online, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Comprising 42 pairs of chromosomes instead of the original 14, the DNA of modern wheat has been artificially modified.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Speech recognition, learning and planning, and problem solving are some of the fundamental tasks that computers equipped with artificial intelligence and machine learning are supposed to perform.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing inquiry and spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity.Jim Mustian, Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many of the reforms proposed here would require an activist and competent state, which suggests that quite a few countries would need to monumentally overhaul their governments’ operations.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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With figures suggesting global branding agencies were worth $5.2 billion in 2023, this is clearly a competent and expert sector.Callum Booth, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Scotland youth international has several admirers in Europe prepared to provide a first-team pathway and a wage of more than £20,000 a week.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Third-party experts are well-equipped to build comprehensive talent agendas, and addressing this proactively allows investors to be prepared for the challenges ahead.Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The book, entitled Promemoria (Sending Out an SOS), is EMA’s synthesis of his years of artistic reflection and advocacy.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Federal, state or local government employees are not entitled to the new leave.Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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