qualify

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To reach the necessary standard or pass the tests to do a job or take part in something.

   She qualified as a doctor last year.

2. 2
   verb

   To meet the conditions needed to be included in or to receive something.

   You qualify for a discount if you book early.

3. 3
   verb

   To add a condition or detail that limits or changes what was said.

   He qualified his statement by adding that he wasn't certain.

Borrowed from Middle French qualifier (“to qualify”). Equivalent to quality + -fy.

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