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qualify - Dictionary definition and meaning for qualify

QUALIFY

(verb) add a modifier to a constituent
synonyms : modify
In the phrase "a tall man", the adjective 'tall' qualifies the noun 'man'. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) make more specific
"qualify these remarks"
synonyms : restrict
She was asked to qualify her remarks. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) make fit or prepared
"Your education qualifies you for this job"
synonyms : dispose
(verb) describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
"You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist", "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
synonyms : characterise , characterize
(verb) pronounce fit or able
"She was qualified to run the marathon", "They nurses were qualified to administer the injections"
(verb) specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
"The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life", "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments"
synonyms : condition , specify , stipulate
(verb) prove capable or fit; meet requirements
synonyms : measure up
She qualifies our requirements of a secretary. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for qualify

(Tag: ) Think of java qualifiers (private/public/default/protected - they limit the access of members of a class).
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