qualified
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/US /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/qualified
VERBDefinition of qualified
The past tense and past participle of qualify.
If you are qualified to do a something, like a job, you meet all the requirements.
Example: She was not qualified for the job because they needed someone who spoke two languages, and she only spoke one.
If you are qualified to do something, you know how to do that thing, and you can do it well.
Example: Many people wondered if the candidate was qualified to be the President of the country, because he did not seem to know anything about politics or government.
qualified
EXAMPLESExamples of qualified
She was not qualified for the job because they needed someone who spoke two languages, and she only spoke one.
Example sentenceHe is not qualified to vote, because he is too young. Once he turns 18, he will be qualified to vote in this country.
Example sentenceMany people wondered if the candidate was qualified to be the President of the country, because he did not seem to know anything about politics or government.
Example sentenceI don't think my boss is qualified to run a hospital. He has never been a boss before, he knows nothing about medicine, and he has already made six mistakes that cost the hospital $800,000.
Example sentenceCommunity Stats
Your Stats
Login to track progress
Sign InCommunity Activity
No activity yet
Your Activity
Login to track activity