qualified
English meaning: Qualified
Definition
Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.
Example
“Only fully qualified electricians may carry out this kind of wiring.”
Another example: “The minister gave only qualified approval to the new proposal.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Common adjective meaning suitably trained or eligible (a qualified doctor) or, in a second sense, limited or partial ('qualified approval'). The 'eligible' sense is frequent in job and sports contexts; the 'limited' sense is more formal.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Medieval Latin qualificare 'to attribute a quality to', from Latin qualis 'of what kind', dating to the 16th century.
Synonyms
- competent
- dependent
- tempered
- restricted
- limited
- dependant
- conditional
- certified
- modified
- hedged
Antonyms / Opposites
- unqualified
- incompetent
Related Words
- quota
- fina
- athletes
- semifinal
- europa
- qualification
- athlete
- copa
- qualifying
- accountant
Common Collocations
- highly qualified
- fully qualified
- qualified candidate
- qualified support
- newly qualified
- duly qualified
Word Forms
qualify (v); qualified; qualifying; qualification (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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