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DictionaryRoot: facere
Latin

facere

do, make

Forms

  • fac-
  • fact- — Latin stem of the form meaning ‘done’ or ‘made.’
  • -fic- — Used in Latin compounds.
  • -fect- — Stem of the form meaning ‘done’ or ‘made’ in Latin compounds.
  • -fy — English ending developed from Latin -ficare, a formation based on this verb.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *dheh₁-, ‘put; set; do.’

Note

Especially productive in formations meaning ‘cause to become.’

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verb

qualify

KWAH-lih-fy/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

To meet or enable someone or something to meet the requirements for a role or opportunity.

The runner qualifies as the official records her finish.

A Black woman athlete crosses a qualifying finish line as an official records the result.
Etymology
qualiLatinof what kind or sort
+fyLatindo, make

The pieces express making something of a certain kind or quality. From giving something a quality, the verb developed the sense of becoming fit for a role—hence meeting its requirements.

In context

REACHRIGHT2:49
To qualify for the housing allowance, a person must meet the following criteria: * Be an ordained, licensed, or commissioned minister of the gospel * Serve as a primary religious leader of the congregation
Understanding Pastor Housing Allowance: Ultimate Guide For Ministers and Clergy

More examples

  • The team qualified for the final.
  • This certificate does not qualify you to practice medicine.
  • A lower income may qualify a household for assistance.

Forms

qualify · qualifies · qualified · qualifying

qualification noun — a skill or condition establishing eligibility

qualified adjective — having the necessary abilities or status

Similar words

certify
Formally confirms qualifications rather than necessarily creating them.
entitle
Gives a right rather than proving ability or eligibility.