qualify
From Middle English 'qualifien', from Latin 'qualificare', meaning 'to make of a certain kind'.
VERB
(1)
[/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/en-US]
to make a statement or description more specific or limited in scope.
| gerund | past |
|---|---|
| qualifying | qualified |
- She had to qualify her statement by adding more details.
- The rules qualify what it means to be eligible for the competition.
inflection: map[gerund:qualifying past:qualified]
NOUN
(1)
[/ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/en-US]
Antonyms
incompetence
a quality or attribute that makes a person or thing suitable for a particular role or task.
| plural |
|---|
| qualifications |
- Her qualifications made her an ideal candidate for the job.
- He has the necessary qualifications to teach at the university.
inflection: map[plural:qualifications]