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
ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
However, as college costs continue to rise, many top schools are responding by offering more generous financial aid packages to ensure affordability for qualified students, with some even covering the entire cost for low-income families.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Some liberal Protestants, while giving qualified support to Zionism, expressed concern for the fate of the Palestinian Arabs.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
Advertisement After McMaster issued the order, Planned Parenthood and one of its patients filed a lawsuit, arguing that the order violates a provision of the Medicaid Act that allows recipients to choose any qualified health care provider.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Those taxes on practically all goods imported into the United States are set to officially go into effect on April 9, the same day Nintendo had planned to roll out Switch 2 preorders for qualified customers.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
However, as college costs continue to rise, many top schools are responding by offering more generous financial aid packages to ensure affordability for qualified students, with some even covering the entire cost for low-income families.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Some liberal Protestants, while giving qualified support to Zionism, expressed concern for the fate of the Palestinian Arabs.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
Advertisement After McMaster issued the order, Planned Parenthood and one of its patients filed a lawsuit, arguing that the order violates a provision of the Medicaid Act that allows recipients to choose any qualified health care provider.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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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. Follow me on Twitter.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 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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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
Verb
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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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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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As for next year, a lot's on the players, but there's just as much riding on what our dubiously competent GM does over the summer.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the film has no time for matinee idols or Hollywood heroism, casting them as highly competent cogs in a machine that prizes teamwork over individual valor.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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