Meaning & Definition of Qualified in English
English⟶
Qualified
/kwɑləfaɪd/
adjective
1. Meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
- "Many qualified applicants for the job"
synonym:
- qualified
2. Limited or restricted
- Not absolute
- "Gave only qualified approval"
synonym:
- qualified
3. Holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
- "A registered pharmacist"
- "A registered hospital"
synonym:
- certified,
- qualified
4. Restricted in meaning
- (As e.g. `man' in `a tall man')
synonym:
- restricted,
- qualified
5. Contingent on something else
synonym:
- dependent,
- dependant,
- qualified
Examples of using
He was considered very qualified for the job.
I doubt he is qualified enough to manage such a team!
It will take him at least two years to be qualified for that post.