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    Qualifier (en. Qualify)

    ka-li-fié

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Attribute a quality or characteristic to someone or something.
    He qualified his friend as a genius.
    Il a qualifié son ami de génie.
    Define or specify the criteria of a judgment.
    The jury had to qualify the performances of the candidates.
    Le jury a dû qualifier les performances des candidats.
    Alter the meaning or impact of a statement.
    She qualified her statement as ironic.
    Elle a qualifié son propos d'ironique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'qualificare', from 'qualis' (of what kind) and 'facere' (to make).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to qualify a salary
    Determine the amount or nature of a salary.
    qualifier un salaire
    to qualify a situation
    Provide specifics about the circumstances of a situation.
    qualifier une situation
    to qualify someone
    Define or determine the skills or qualities of a person.
    qualifier quelqu'un

    Related Words

    qualification
    The process of qualification or the criteria required for a position or task.
    qualification
    qualifying
    Adjective or term that is used to qualify.
    qualificatif
    quality
    Characteristic or property of a person or an object.
    qualité

    Slang Meanings

    Qualif'
    This event is a qualifier for the final.
    Cet événement, c'est un qualif' pour la finale.
    To qualify in a casual way.
    He qualified the music as brilliant.
    Il a qualifié la musique de géniale.