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
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Neither is qualified to make industry-wide decisions.
—Matt Fleming, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
The Olympics After missing out on the 1998 Winter Olympics, Wedding qualified for his first and only Olympic Games in 2002 in Salt Lake City.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The Pew Research Center survey was based on 1,391 qualified U.S. teen respondents between the ages of 13-to-17.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Even more importantly, because Velocity vehicles are designed to work with modern mechanical systems, they can be serviced by any qualified technician.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Neither is qualified to make industry-wide decisions.
—Matt Fleming, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
The Olympics After missing out on the 1998 Winter Olympics, Wedding qualified for his first and only Olympic Games in 2002 in Salt Lake City.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The Pew Research Center survey was based on 1,391 qualified U.S. teen respondents between the ages of 13-to-17.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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While sisal rugs are typically suitable outdoors, this particular one is recommended for indoor use only.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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And at the end, the pair disagreed on whether the Hot Ones challenge is suitable for couples.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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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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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
Verb
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Automated and enabled by AI, criminal hackers will continue to extort victims at a startling rate in 2025.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
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
Adjective
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However, the Vikings still have not brought in a competent backup quarterback in case J.J. McCarthy is not healthy enough or good enough to lead the offense.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Should at least two of Jokic, Gordon, or Braun play, the Nuggets should comfortably secure their 44th win of the season over the 14-51 Washington Wizards, who in fairness have been respectably competent since adding veterans Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton at this year's trade deadline.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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 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
Verb
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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 24 Mar. 2025.
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