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.
Etymology
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
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
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