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Disqualify: meaning, definitions and examples

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disqualify

 

[ˌdɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

competition

To declare someone ineligible to participate in a competition or event due to breaking the rules or failing to meet the requirements.

Synonyms

ban, eliminate, exclude.

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Word Description / Examples
disqualify

Used when a person or thing is officially declared ineligible for a competition or activity, often due to a rule violation.

  • The athlete was disqualified after failing the drug test.
  • The team was disqualified for fielding an ineligible player.
ban

Applied when there is a formal or legal prohibition or restriction, often permanent or long-term.

  • They decided to ban smoking in all public places.
  • The player was banned from competing for two years due to doping.
exclude

Implies intentionally denying someone or something access to a place, group, or privilege. It can be temporary or permanent.

  • The proposal was excluded from the final list of considerations.
  • The restaurant reserves the right to exclude anyone who does not follow the dress code.
eliminate

Used when removing someone or something from consideration, competition, or existence. It often implies a final or irreversible removal.

  • The team was eliminated from the tournament after losing the match.
  • We need to eliminate any risks that could jeopardize the project.

Examples of usage

  • He was disqualified from the race for starting before the signal.
  • The athlete was disqualified for using performance-enhancing drugs.
  • The team was disqualified from the tournament for fielding an ineligible player.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from Latin 'disqualificare,' combining 'dis-' (meaning not) and 'qualificare' (to make qualified).
  • It has been in use in English since the early 19th century, mainly in legal and competitive contexts.
  • The prefix 'dis-' typically indicates removal or negation, altering the meaning of the root word 'qualify'.

Sports

  • In many sports, athletes can be disqualified for various reasons such as doping, unsportsmanlike behavior, or failing to meet eligibility requirements.
  • Major events like the Olympics have strict rules, and disqualification can occur even after an athlete has completed their event.
  • Historic disqualifications often lead to heated debates about fairness and ethics in sports.

Law

  • In legal terms, disqualification can refer to a party being unable to participate in a lawsuit due to a conflict of interest.
  • Judges and jurors can be disqualified from a case if they have personal connections to it or previous biases.
  • The concept ensures that fair procedures are followed in legal contexts to uphold justice.

Education

  • In academic settings, students can be disqualified from exams if they're caught cheating or break conduct rules.
  • Scholarships often have qualification criteria, which means failing to meet them can disqualify applicants from receiving aid.
  • Disqualification in educational competitions, like science fairs, can occur if projects do not follow guidelines.

Technology

  • In software validation, a program can be disqualified from functioning properly if it doesn't meet security standards.
  • Data entries can be disqualified in systems that require specific formats, preventing users from submitting incorrect information.
  • In online competitions, users can be disqualified for violations of terms of service, such as entering multiple accounts.

Translations

Translations of the word "disqualify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desqualificar

🇮🇳 अयोग्य घोषित करना

🇩🇪 disqualifizieren

🇮🇩 mendiskualifikasi

🇺🇦 дискваліфікувати

🇵🇱 zdyskwalifikować

🇯🇵 失格させる

🇫🇷 disqualifier

🇪🇸 descalificar

🇹🇷 diskalifiye etmek

🇰🇷 실격시키다

🇸🇦 يستبعد

🇨🇿 diskvalifikovat

🇸🇰 diskvalifikovať

🇨🇳 取消资格

🇸🇮 diskvalificirati

🇮🇸 afhenda

🇰🇿 жарыстан шығару

🇬🇪 დისკვალიფიკაცია

🇦🇿 diskvalifikasiya etmək

🇲🇽 descalificar

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,316, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.