qualifies
/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪz/
VERB
1. To meet the requirements or standards
To satisfy the necessary conditions, standards, or criteria for a particular position, opportunity, benefit, or activity.
1.1. Eligibility for opportunities and benefits
Meeting the conditions required to receive an opportunity, benefit, service, or privilege.
Synonyms
- is eligible
- is entitled
- is qualified
- meets the requirements
- measures up
- is suitable
- is fit
- is acceptable
Antonyms
- is ineligible
- is disqualified
- fails to qualify
- is unsuitable
Examples
- She qualifies for a government scholarship because of her academic performance.
- His income qualifies him for the housing assistance program.
Related Words
- eligibility
- entitlement
- qualification
- prerequisite
- requirement
1.2. Meeting professional or academic standards
Possessing the education, experience, skills, or credentials required for a job, position, course, or professional activity.
Synonyms
- is competent
- is capable
- is proficient
- is qualified
- is certified
- meets the criteria
- is adequately trained
Antonyms
- is incompetent
- is unqualified
- is unskilled
- is incapable
Examples
- Her extensive experience qualifies her for the senior management position.
- The applicant qualifies for admission after completing the required examinations.
Related Words
- credentials
- expertise
- competence
- certification
- professionalism
1.3. Advancing in competitions
Achieving the required result or performance to advance to another round or participate in a major sporting event or competition.
Synonyms
- advances
- progresses
- makes the cut
- gets through
- passes
- secures a place
- earns a spot
Antonyms
- is eliminated
- is disqualified
- fails to advance
- is knocked out
Examples
- The national team qualifies for the World Cup after winning its final match.
- Only the top eight runners qualify for the next round.
Related Words
- qualifier
- tournament
- finalist
- elimination
- preliminary round
VERB
2. To make someone or something suitable or eligible
To provide or establish the necessary conditions, abilities, or preparation that make someone or something fit for a particular purpose.
2.1. Preparation and professional training
Providing someone with the education, training, experience, or abilities needed to perform a role or undertake an activity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- disqualifies
- incapacitates
- unfits
Examples
- The specialized training qualifies employees to operate the new machinery.
- Her medical degree qualifies her to practice medicine.
Related Words
- instruction
- development
- training
- education
- preparation
2.2. Authorization and certification
Giving someone official recognition, permission, or credentials to perform a specific activity or professional function.
Synonyms
- certifies
- licenses
- accredits
- authorizes
- sanctions
- approves
- credentials
- endorses
Antonyms
- deauthorizes
- decertifies
- disqualifies
- revokes
Examples
- The professional examination qualifies candidates to obtain their licenses.
- The accreditation process qualifies the institution to offer the advanced program.
Related Words
- accreditation
- authorization
- licensure
- validation
- approval
VERB
3. To limit or modify a statement
To make a statement, opinion, or claim less absolute by adding conditions, exceptions, restrictions, or clarifications.
3.1. Adding conditions or limitations
Restricting or modifying the meaning of a statement by specifying circumstances, exceptions, or conditions that affect its interpretation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- generalizes
- broadens
- unrestricts
- absolutizes
Examples
- The researcher qualifies her conclusion by acknowledging the limitations of the study.
- The contract qualifies the agreement with several specific conditions.
Related Words
- qualification
- caveat
- proviso
- limitation
- exception
- reservation
3.2. Making descriptions more precise
Adding details or modifiers that clarify, specify, or narrow the meaning of a word, phrase, or expression.
Synonyms
- modifies
- specifies
- defines
- describes
- characterizes
- distinguishes
- refines
- particularizes
Antonyms
- generalizes
- obscures
- vaguely describes
Examples
- The adjective qualifies the noun by describing its specific characteristics.
- The additional phrase qualifies the meaning of the original statement.
Related Words
- modifier
- descriptor
- adjective
- adverb
- attribute
VERB
4. To stipulate a condition or requirement
To specify something as a necessary condition, provision, or requirement in an agreement, contract, or formal arrangement.
4.1. Contracts and formal agreements
Establishing or specifying conditions, obligations, or provisions that must be observed under an agreement.
Synonyms
- stipulates
- conditions
- specifies
- provides
- requires
- prescribes
- sets forth
- makes conditional
Antonyms
- waives
- withdraws
- rescinds
Examples
- The agreement qualifies the payment terms by specifying additional conditions.
- The contract stipulates that the warranty qualifies only for registered products.