Eligible

/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

To qualify for the scholarship, students must be eligible based on their academic performance.

Suitable or desirable for a particular role or position.

After completing the training program, she became eligible for a promotion.

Meeting the criteria set forth by an organization or institution.

Only those who are eligible can vote in the upcoming election.

Capable of being chosen or appointed.

He is eligible to apply for the job due to his prior experience and education.

From Latin eligibilis, from eligere 'to choose'.

eligible bachelor

A single man who is considered a good candidate for marriage.

eligible for promotion

Qualified to be considered for a higher position at work.

financially eligible

Meeting the criteria for financial assistance or loans.

eligibility

The quality of being qualified or suitable.

elect

To choose or decide by voting.

select

To choose in preference to another.

In the running

She’s definitely in the running for that award since she’s so eligible.

On the list

He made the eligible list after his recent accomplishments.