English dictionary
qualify
verbPronunciation
ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- add a modifier to a constituent
verb
- make more specific
verb
- make fit or prepared
verb
- describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
verb
- pronounce fit or able
verb
- specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
verb
- prove capable or fit; meet requirements
Example sentences
qualify these remarks
Your education qualifies you for this job
You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist
This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover
She was qualified to run the marathon
The nurses were qualified to administer the injections
The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
The contract stipulates the dates of the payments