qualify

Meanings

• Verb

  Meet the required standards or conditions; be found suitable or eligible.

  - "He qualified for the job interview."
  - "She qualified for the scholarship with excellent grades."

• Verb

  Give someone the right to enter or compete in a race, game, or other activity.

  - "The athlete qualified for the Olympics."
  - "The team qualified for the playoffs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unqualify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with qualify
qualifier , adlibber , librarian , sibilant , vibrant

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Variants

List of all variants of qualify that leads to same result
qualified , qualifies , qualify , qualifying , pre-qualification , pre-qualified , pre-qualifies , pre-qualify , pre-qualifying , prequalification , prequalified , prequalifies , prequalify , prequalifying

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Forms

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qualified, qualifying

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'qualifier', meaning 'to determine the quality, condition, or value of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'qualify' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In golf, players must qualify to earn a spot in major tournaments.

3. The term 'qualify' is also used in the context of academic degrees, where students must meet certain requirements to earn their degree.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eligibility: The state of being legally permitted to stand for election or to enter or compete in a game or contest.

2. Suitability: The ability to be fitted to a particular place, environment, or purpose.

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Culture

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In literature, 'qualify' is often used to describe the process of becoming eligible or suitable for something. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway must qualify to attend Gatsby's extravagant parties. In music, the term 'qualify' is used in the context of musical competitions, such as American Idol or The Voice.

How to Memorize "qualify"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person crossing a finish line in a race, having met all the necessary requirements to win.
   - Visualize a committee reviewing applications and selecting those that meet the qualifications.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'qualify' with the idea of meeting standards or conditions.
   - Link the word to the concept of eligibility or suitability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Qualified and ready' to help remember the meaning.
   - Create a visual image of a person holding a certificate or diploma, symbolizing their qualifications.

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