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qualifying

UK
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

qualifyingnoun
UK
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɑː.lə.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Uncountable noun referring to a preliminary stage of competition or the act of qualifying.
qualificationsSport : phase préliminaire permettant d’accéder à l’épreuve principale.
Ferrari struggled during qualifying and started the race from the back of the grid.
Ferrari a eu des difficultés pendant les qualifications et a pris le départ en fond de grille.
Additional translations
admissionProcessus d’accès à un examen, à un concours ou à un statut.
qualifyinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪɪŋ/
Used attributively as the present participle of 'qualify'.
qualificatifSports, administratif : qui permet d’accéder à une épreuve ou à un statut.
He achieved the qualifying score needed to enter the finals.
Il a obtenu le score qualificatif nécessaire pour accéder à la finale.
Additional translations
restrictifLinguistique : qui limite ou précise le sens d’un énoncé.
Synonyms
conditional
restrictive
provisional
limited
dependent
qualifyverb

qualifying

Gerund

qualified
Past Simple
qualified
Past Participle
qualifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/
se qualifier
She qualified for the finals after winning her heat.
Elle s'est qualifiée pour la finale après avoir remporté sa série.
qualifierEn grammaire, au sens de modifier ou préciser le sens d'un mot.
In the phrase "extremely cold", the adverb "extremely" qualifies the adjective "cold".
Dans l'expression « extremely cold », l'adverbe « extremely » qualifie l'adjectif « cold ».
He qualified his praise by mentioning the areas that needed improvement.
Il a nuancé ses louanges en mentionnant les points à améliorer.
Additional translations
habiliterSens administratif ou formel.
passerDans la tournure passer pour.
Synonyms
pass
entitle
satisfy
certify
authorize
validate
meet the requirements

Definitions

qualifyingnoun
The preliminary stage of a sporting competition that determines which competitors advance to the main event.
Ferrari struggled during qualifying and started the race from the back of the grid.
The act or process of becoming eligible or of meeting required standards.
Her qualifying for the bar examination took several years of study.
qualifyinggerund / present participle
Meeting the conditions or requirements necessary to be eligible for something.
He achieved the qualifying score needed to enter the finals.
Serving to make something or someone eligible or entitled to a particular status or benefit.
The qualifying criteria for the scholarship include a high GPA.
Limiting or modifying the meaning of another statement.
He added a qualifying remark to avoid misunderstanding.
qualifyverb
To meet the necessary requirements or conditions for something.
She qualified for the finals after winning her heat.
To make a statement less absolute; to add reservations to.
He qualified his praise by mentioning the areas that needed improvement.
To make someone or something competent or eligible for a particular role or task.
The training program is designed to qualify employees for management positions.
To be regarded as having a particular status or attribute; to pass as.
Does this dish qualify as vegetarian?
Grammar: To modify or limit the meaning of another word, phrase, or clause.
In the phrase "extremely cold", the adverb "extremely" qualifies the adjective "cold".
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