Qualify (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.

to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent: to qualify oneself for a job.
to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive: to qualify an endorsement.
to modify.
to make less violent, severe, or unpleasant; moderate; mitigate.
to attribute some quality or qualities to; characterize, call, or name: She cannot qualify his attitude as either rational or irrational.
to modify or alter the flavor or strength of: He qualified his coffee with a few drops of brandy.
to certify as legally competent.

verb (used without object), qual·i·fied, qual·i·fy·ing.

to be fitted or competent for something.
to get authority, license, power, etc., as by fulfilling required conditions, taking an oath, etc.
to demonstrate the required ability in an initial or preliminary contest: He qualified in the trials.
to fire a rifle or pistol on a target range for a score high enough to achieve a rating of marksman, sharpshooter, or expert.
to pass a practical test in gunnery.
to perform the actions necessary to acquire legal power or capacity: By filing a bond and taking an oath he qualified as executor.

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to provide or be provided with the abilities or attributes necessary for a task, office, duty, etc
to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict
to modify or change the strength or flavour of
(tr) grammar another word for modify (def. 3)
to attribute a quality to; characterize
to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests

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