Eligible (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: to marry an eligible bachelor.
  2. meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified.
  3. legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office: eligible for the presidency.
noun
  1. a person or thing that is eligible: Among the eligibles, only a few are running for office.
adjective
  1. fit, worthy, or qualified, as for an office or function
  2. desirable and worthy of being chosen, esp as a spouse
Eligible (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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