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".