Qualify ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Qualify ( verb )

1. To meet the necessary requirements or standards for something.
2. To gain the necessary qualifications for a particular job or role.
3. To make eligible or suitable for something.

Origin:

From the latin qualis, meaning of what kind, and -fy, meaning to make.

Examples:

1. She qualified for the Olympic team by finishing in the top three at the national trials.
2. He qualified for the job by passing the necessary exams.
3. The company qualifies its suppliers based on strict ethical standards.
4. She qualified for the scholarship by maintaining a high grade point average.
5. The team qualified for the finals by winning their semi-final match.

(As a verb)

Qualify ( verb )

To add a comment, restriction or limitation to a statement or action.

Origin:

From the latin qualis, meaning of what kind, and -fy, meaning to make.

Examples:

1. I qualify my statement that I'm a vegetarian by saying that I occasionally eat fish.
2. He qualified his apology by saying that he didn't mean to hurt her feelings.
3. She qualified her offer to help by saying that she was too busy.
4. The company qualified its profits by saying that they were only estimates.
5. The speaker qualified his statement by saying that it was based on assumptions.