qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 
1
2
: limited or modified in some way
qualified approval
Examples of qualified in a Sentence
She is highly qualified for the job.
I'm not qualified to give you advice about what you should do.
She gave a qualified yes to the question.
The plan was given qualified approval.
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John Burnett, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
In many cases, this can lead to business failures, even with highly qualified employees and leaders.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The rocket’s second stage and Redshift OTV third stage are already qualified for flight and are being stored until a new first stage is ready.
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To qualify, the loan must have been taken out solely to pay qualified education expenses, and you must be legally obligated to pay the interest.
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John Burnett, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
In many cases, this can lead to business failures, even with highly qualified employees and leaders.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The rocket’s second stage and Redshift OTV third stage are already qualified for flight and are being stored until a new first stage is ready.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
To qualify, the loan must have been taken out solely to pay qualified education expenses, and you must be legally obligated to pay the interest.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for qualified
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualified. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd
1
: having the necessary qualifications : fitted
2
: limited in some way
a qualified yes to the question
Legal Definition
qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd
1
: fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose or condition
2
a
: being in compliance or accordance with specific requirements or conditions
a qualified voter
b
: eligible under applicable requirements for favorable tax treatment (as exemption of funds from taxation until retirement)
a qualified pension plan
3
: limited or modified in some way : less than absolute
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