QUALIFIED Synonyms: 161 Similar and Opposite Words

qualified 1 of 2

adjective

ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd

Definition of qualified

as in suitable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance the candidate has demonstrated that he is amply qualified for the position

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qualified

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verb

past tense of qualify

as in modified

to limit the meaning of (as a noun) qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing

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as in equipped

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting

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as in authorized

to give a right to this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price

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as in enabled

to give official or legal power to passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law

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Recent Examples of qualified

Adjective

The inspection also found that the home lacked qualified social workers, psychologists and medical personnel. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Closing the gap There is no shortage of skilled and qualified women to run for local office. — Emma Schroeder, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

This is the fourth time both have qualified for postseason play. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 To determine whether there was a reason to look further, researchers searched digital archives for existing investigations, finding 20 studies that qualified as suitable. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualified

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Adjective

Last week, Niti Aayog, an Indian government think tank, shared a framework for local governments to evaluate data center projects for sustainability and to provide suitable locations, based on grid readiness and water supply availability.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Though the park’s activities are suitable for a wide variety of thrill seekers, participants must weigh between 45 and 250 pounds to safely use the park’s gear and be shorter than 6-foot-6.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of suitable

Verb

According to investigators, the shoplifting suspect was armed with a Glock that had been modified to fire fully automatically.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
The dual time zone complication was powered by a single automatic movement—a Caliber 27-460 modified by Cottier—meaning that the twin dials could be operated in tandem or set independently.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

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Verb

But even the most sophisticated diagnostic tools cannot improve outcomes if patients cannot access the specialists and health care systems equipped to use them.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
The Atlas can tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) when properly equipped, giving it useful capability for small campers, boats, and recreational trailers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of equipped

Verb

The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won't include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak to reporters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won’t include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak to reporters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorized

Verb

Space42’s other major differentiator, according to Sabbagh, is its strategy to bring satellite communications, Earth observation, and AI-enabled analysis together within a single business.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
That flexibility, whether enabled by SSTs or other controls, could lower costs and speed up grid connections.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of enabled

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The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais were all shuttered Saturday as French officials prepared for another weekend of potentially violent demonstrations, according to The Associated Press (AP).

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The university has not responded to CNN’s questions about why the full transcript of Jane Doe’s police interview, which included Doe’s explicit rape accusation, was not included in the statement prepared by police for the DA.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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