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Qualify: Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：meet the standard (qualify)
qualify
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
v.
to pass an exam or meet a standard, so you are allowed to do something or get something.
meet the standard
➕
/miːt ðə ˈstændərd/
v.
To achieve the required level or pass a test, so that you are allowed to participate in an activity or receive a benefit.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'qualis' (of what kind) + '-fy' (to make).
💡 Mnemonic
Quail + ify: Imagine a quail passing a 'qualifying' test to fly with the flock.
📖 Example
She studied hard to qualify for the national swimming championship.
She studied hard to qualify for the national swimming championship.
🔗 Collocations
qualify for – to become eligible for
qualify as – to meet the requirements to be considered as
well-qualified – having the necessary skills or credentials
🔄 Synonyms
meet requirements (v.) – to fulfill the necessary conditions
pass (v.) – to succeed in a test or exam
earn (v.) – to gain something by effort or achievement
🚫 Antonyms
fail (v.) – to not succeed in a test or meet standards
disqualify (v.) – to declare someone unqualified
reject (v.) – to refuse to accept
🌱 Derivatives
qualification (n.) – a skill or attribute that makes someone suitable
qualified (adj.) – having the necessary skills or credentials
qualifying (adj.) – that allows one to qualify
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'qualificare' (describe), used in medieval law for meeting standards; later expanded to education and sports.
Meaning 2：make competent (qualify)
qualify
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
v.
to give someone the skills or knowledge they need to do a particular job or activity.
make competent
➕
/meɪk ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/
v.
To provide someone with the necessary skills, knowledge, or credentials to perform a particular job or activity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The intensive training program will qualify you to work as a first aid responder.
The intensive training program will qualify you to work as a first aid responder.
🔗 Collocations
qualify someone for – to give someone the skills needed for
qualify as – to be officially recognized as
fully qualified – having all the necessary qualifications
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
disqualify (v.) – to remove someone's qualification
prohibit (v.) – to forbid
exclude (v.) – to prevent from taking part
🌱 Derivatives
qualification (n.) – the process of becoming qualified
qualified (adj.) – trained and certified
qualifier (n.) – a person who qualifies or a match that decides qualification
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