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
Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Morrow's Democratic opponent Mo Green, a former superintendent, has framed himself as the more qualified candidate who'd be tasked with saving public schools in North Carolina.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Another tense moment between Grace and Kate about whether or not Kate is qualified to be VP is interrupted by Hal’s call and the return of the score.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
If only for Penn’s explanation of Creegan’s outsize strategic importance, Trowbridge’s description of her as uniquely qualified to serve as the U.S. nuclear czar seems correct.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Harris, Rasmussen said, was not qualified to be president.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Morrow's Democratic opponent Mo Green, a former superintendent, has framed himself as the more qualified candidate who'd be tasked with saving public schools in North Carolina.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Another tense moment between Grace and Kate about whether or not Kate is qualified to be VP is interrupted by Hal’s call and the return of the score.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
If only for Penn’s explanation of Creegan’s outsize strategic importance, Trowbridge’s description of her as uniquely qualified to serve as the U.S. nuclear czar seems correct.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
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Cartwright recommends glass or BPA-free plastic receptacles, which are suitable for both refrigeration and reheating.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Investing in digital assets carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This would help people determine the creation and edit history of some content created and modified using generative AI tools.Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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As the market rally progressed in September the market internals signaled an upside breakout but some strategists had already modified their forecasts.Tom Aspray, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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For their experiment, the researchers collected satellite navigation signals from millions of Android phones around the world equipped with a dual-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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These troops will be equipped with Russian military hardware, and initial deployments will include a cadre of 2,600 soldiers to be sent to Russia’s Kursk oblast, or region, to help repel a Ukrainian offensive.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak publicly.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details a stock repurchase program authorized by the board to purchase up to $20,000,000 of common stock.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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That enabled her to give the former labor secretary a story — which was necessary for Perkins to become a deep part of national memory.Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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The researchers discovered that the women who had the highest number of live births exhibited a unique set of blood and heart characteristics that enabled more efficient oxygen delivery to their cells.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Despite empirical evidence to the contrary, perceptions remain that disabled employees are less competent, less productive, require more supervision, and are more expensive and more dependent, which results in lower levels of both employment and promotion.Terri R. Kurtzberg and Mason Ameri, Harvard Business Review, 18 Nov. 2024
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Strong, successful countries have competent and compassionate leadership and social solidarity and trust.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the space’s upbeat vibe echoes the menu; think fresh seafood prepared in innovative ways; bass ceviche, vibrant green adobo shrimp, octopus with a walnut salsa negra, and fish tostadas alongside carne asada, arroz negro, costras, and sopes.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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As more people travel, destinations and hospitality businesses must be prepared to manage the inevitable increase in solid waste generation, which would otherwise end up in landfills.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Applicants are entitled to a follow-up test within 48 hours if a test result is inconclusive or positive.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In July, the court ruled that former presidents are entitled to broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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