qualified

qual·i·fied

adj \ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd\

Definition of QUALIFIED

1

a : fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent b : having complied with the specific requirements or precedent conditions (as for an office or employment) : eligible

2

: limited or modified in some way <qualified approval>

— qual·i·fied·ly \-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē\ adverb

Examples of QUALIFIED

1. She is highly qualified for the job.
2. I'm not qualified to give you advice about what you should do.
3. She gave a qualified yes to the question.
4. The plan was given qualified approval.

First Known Use of QUALIFIED

1558

Related to QUALIFIED

Synonyms: able, capable, equal, fit, good, competent, suitable

Antonyms: incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified

Related Words: accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran; overqualified; prepared, schooled, trained; apt, ready, willing; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Near Antonyms: inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful; unprepared, unschooled, untrained; beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried

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Rhymes with QUALIFIED

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