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qualify

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ]

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Learn how to use qualify in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “achievement”

(verb) to meet the required standards or conditions for something. If you qualify for a team, it means you are good enough to be part of it.

Example

She worked really hard in school and managed to qualify for the honor roll.

Example

He didn't study enough, so he didn't qualify for the next round of the competition.

Example

What do you need to do to qualify for the scholarship?

Context: “law”

(verb) to limit or change the meaning of something to make it more specific. This is like saying you agree with something, but you want to add more details to make clear exactly what you mean.

Example

She qualified her statement by saying it only applies to certain situations.

Example

He made a strong claim without qualifying it, which led to misunderstandings.

Example

How would you qualify your opinion about the new rules?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to earn the right to participate in a competition based on performance. This is like making the cut in sports or games so that you can play in the next level.

Example

The team was excited because they qualified for the championship game.

Example

Unfortunately, they lost the match and did not qualify for the finals.

Example

Did your favorite athlete qualify for the Olympic games?

How to pronounce qualify

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ]

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