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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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
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Obtaining a private pilot license in China requires a physical medical examination and other appropriate certifications, a pilot qualified to fly in China said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Longsys said Lenovo and ASUS have already qualified the storage modules for commercial use, indicating the products have moved beyond internal validation.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
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Adjective
As of 2026, eligible individuals can contribute up to $20,000 annually, and funds grow tax-free when used for qualified disability expenses such as education, housing, transportation or assistive technology.
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Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Obtaining a private pilot license in China requires a physical medical examination and other appropriate certifications, a pilot qualified to fly in China said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
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Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa that qualified for the World Cup for the first time this year, is scheduled to face Argentina tomorrow in the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Longsys said Lenovo and ASUS have already qualified the storage modules for commercial use, indicating the products have moved beyond internal validation.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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There is also an abundance of suitable training facilities in the region, which is in the circuit of MLS preseason destinations.
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The modular, and containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system is capable of deploying drones from almost any suitable location.
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In that version, the film was 11 minutes longer and featured more of Krem, the main villain, pulled and heavily modified from the comics.
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With heat indices expected to climb into the triple digits, Freedom 250 organizers modified the schedule to reduce attendees' exposure during the hottest part of the day.
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Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
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It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
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Many of them spoke on the condition of anonymity because their exchanges were private or they are not authorized to speak on the record.
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Wellcare terminated coverage for about 140,000 Value Script beneficiaries in April, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly about it and feared reprisals at work for doing so.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
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This highly competent, obsessive duo tumbles into a self-destructive cat-and-mouse dynamic — but who’s the cat and who’s the mouse?
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The burden of this rule will fall heaviest on first-generation and nontraditional students — the exact demographic necessary to build a culturally competent health care workforce.
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Attorneys and the judge prepared the jury charge, which contains the instructions for the panel’s deliberations, and the lawyers made their closing arguments on Monday afternoon.
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The Miami Herald has learned that at least one Caribbean country is reportedly prepared to support Persad-Bissessar’s request.
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Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
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Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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