Having the necessary skills, experience, or knowledge to do a particular job or activity. She is a qualified teacher with over ten years of experience in the classroom.
Limited or restricted in some way; not absolute. He gave a qualified approval to the project, noting several areas that needed improvement.
(grammar) Modified or limited by a qualifier. In the phrase 'extremely cold weather', the word 'cold' is qualified by 'extremely'.
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".