qual·i·fy 
/ˈkwɑ:ləˌfaɪ/ verb
qual·i·fies; qual·i·fied; qual·i·fy·ing /ˈkwɑ:ləˌfaɪ/ verb 1 a [+ obj] : to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
▪ His experience qualifies him for the job. ▪ The training will qualify you to sell insurance.
b [no obj] : to have the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity : to have the qualifications to do something
▪ They both qualify for the job. 2 [no obj] : to pass an exam or complete a course of study that is required in order to do something
▪ Lawyers may only work in the state in which they qualified. [=passed the exam] — often + as ▪ He has just qualified as a doctor/pilot. 3 a [no obj] : to have the right to do, have, or be a part of something
▪ Did she qualify to receive financial aid? ▪ Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. — often + for ▪ Town residents qualify for a discount on the tickets. ▪ To qualify for the contest, you must be at least 18 years old.
b [+ obj] : to give (someone) the right to do, have, or be a part of something
▪ The win qualifies her to compete in the final race. ▪ The certification qualifies you to teach only in this state. — often + for ▪ The insurance plan qualifies you for an eye exam every two years. ▪ Further education will qualify you for a pay raise. 4 [no obj] : to have the skills that are required or do the things that are required to become a member of a team or to be allowed in a competition
▪ Only those racers who qualify will continue to the next round. ▪ She tried to get into the tournament, but she failed to qualify. — often + for ▪ She qualified for the Olympic team. 5 a [no obj] : to have all the necessary qualities to be thought of or described in a particular way — + as ▪ Does this shirt qualify as business attire? ▪ Living in a camper for a weekend does not qualify as outdoor camping. ▪ A 10–3 victory qualifies as a blowout. ▪ The book is too short to qualify as a novel.
b [+ obj] : to give (someone or something) the right to be thought of or described in a particular way — + as ▪ His brief time in the army doesn't qualify him as a military expert. 6 [+ obj] formal : to make (a statement) more specific or limited in meaning or effect
▪ I would like to qualify [=modify] what I said earlier to avoid any misinterpretation. 7 [+ obj] grammar : to limit or describe the meaning of (a word or group of words) : modify
▪ Adjectives qualify nouns.
▪ His experience qualifies him for the job. ▪ The training will qualify you to sell insurance.
b [no obj] : to have the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity : to have the qualifications to do something
▪ They both qualify for the job.
▪ Lawyers may only work in the state in which they qualified. [=passed the exam] — often + as ▪ He has just qualified as a doctor/pilot.
▪ Did she qualify to receive financial aid? ▪ Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. — often + for ▪ Town residents qualify for a discount on the tickets. ▪ To qualify for the contest, you must be at least 18 years old.
b [+ obj] : to give (someone) the right to do, have, or be a part of something
▪ The win qualifies her to compete in the final race. ▪ The certification qualifies you to teach only in this state. — often + for ▪ The insurance plan qualifies you for an eye exam every two years. ▪ Further education will qualify you for a pay raise.
▪ Only those racers who qualify will continue to the next round. ▪ She tried to get into the tournament, but she failed to qualify. — often + for ▪ She qualified for the Olympic team.
b [+ obj] : to give (someone or something) the right to be thought of or described in a particular way — + as ▪ His brief time in the army doesn't qualify him as a military expert.
▪ I would like to qualify [=modify] what I said earlier to avoid any misinterpretation.
▪ Adjectives qualify nouns.
