qualified

[ kwol-uh-fahyd ]

adjective

1. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.

   Synonyms: fitted, competent, capable, able

2. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.
3. modified, limited, or restricted in some way:

   a qualified endorsement.

qualified

/ ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc, necessary to perform a particular job or task
2. limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute

Other Words From

• quali·fiedly adverb
• quali·fiedness noun
• quasi-quali·fied adjective
• under·quali·fied adjective
• well-quali·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of qualified¹

First recorded in 1550–60; qualify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The 12 group winners will qualify automatically, while the 12 runners-up will enter the play-offs along with the four highest-ranked Nations League group winners who have not qualified automatically.

From BBC

“America is facing a healthcare crisis, and there may be no physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again,” Trump said in a statement.

From Salon

Finally, the Social Security program is threatened by Trump’s promise to fire thousands of federal employees and replace them with political loyalists, who may or may not be best qualified to competently perform their duties.

From Salon

All Phos-Chek retardants used in aerial firefighting must be fully qualified by the Forest Service, which requires extensive testing to meet strict safety standards, the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

By not putting a qualified woman in charge in 2016 and by not putting a qualified woman in charge in 2024, we revealed that the patriarchy dies hard, and with it, America.

From Salon

Related Words

• accomplished
• adequate
• capable
• certified
• competent
• disciplined
• efficient
• equipped
• experienced
• knowledgeable
• licensed
• proficient
• talented
• trained