qualifying Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
    modification; limiting.
  2. noun success in satisfying a test or requirement
    passing; pass.
    • his future depended on his passing that test
    • he got a pass in introductory chemistry
  3. verb prove capable or fit; meet requirements
    qualify; measure up.
  4. verb pronounce fit or able
    qualify.
    • She was qualified to run the marathon
    • They nurses were qualified to administer the injections
  5. verb make more specific
    restrict; qualify.
    • qualify these remarks
  6. verb make fit or prepared
    qualify; dispose.
    • Your education qualifies you for this job
  7. verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
    qualify; specify; condition; stipulate.
    • The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
    • The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
  8. verb describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
    characterize; qualify; characterise.
    • You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist
    • This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover
  9. verb add a modifier to a constituent
    qualify; modify.

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