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qualified

 

[ ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

job application

Officially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job; certified.

Synonyms

certified, competent, skilled

Examples of usage

  • Only qualified candidates will be considered for the position.
  • She is a highly qualified professional with years of experience in the field.
Context #2 | Adjective

education

Having passed the necessary exams or completed the required coursework to meet the standards for a particular qualification.

Synonyms

certified, competent, eligible

Examples of usage

  • He is now a qualified teacher after successfully completing his training program.
  • The students are qualified to move on to the next level of study.
Context #3 | Verb

ability

To be competent or knowledgeable in a particular area.

Synonyms

accredit, authorize, certify

Examples of usage

  • She is qualified to teach English as a second language.
  • He is qualified to give legal advice.

Translations

Translations of the word "qualified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 qualificado

🇮🇳 योग्य

🇩🇪 qualifiziert

🇮🇩 berkualifikasi

🇺🇦 кваліфікований

🇵🇱 wykwalifikowany

🇯🇵 資格のある

🇫🇷 qualifié

🇪🇸 calificado

🇹🇷 nitelikli

🇰🇷 자격을 갖춘

🇸🇦 مؤهل

🇨🇿 kvalifikovaný

🇸🇰 kvalifikovaný

🇨🇳 合格的

🇸🇮 kvalificiran

🇮🇸 hæfur

🇰🇿 білікті

🇬🇪 კვალიფიციური

🇦🇿 ixtisaslı

🇲🇽 calificado

Etymology

The word 'qualified' has its origin in the Latin word 'qualificare', which means 'to attribute a quality to'. The term evolved over time to refer to being fit or competent for a specific task or role. In modern usage, 'qualified' is commonly used in the context of job applications, education, and abilities to denote someone who meets the necessary standards or requirements.

See also: disqualification, disqualify, qualification, qualifications, qualifier, qualifying, unqualified.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,166, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.