qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 
1
2
: limited or modified in some way
qualified approval
Examples of qualified in a Sentence
She is highly qualified for the job.
I'm not qualified to give you advice about what you should do.
She gave a qualified yes to the question.
The plan was given qualified approval.
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Publicly recognizing her innovative thinking fueled her to spearhead a new strategy, which ultimately cut our cost per qualified lead by 8%, demonstrating the power of acknowledging promising efforts.
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William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Here’s why Investing in uncertain times: Here’s what investors should know
Private equity wants a larger piece of workplace retirement plan assets
Companies are already gearing up for more investors to be qualified to participate in private markets.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Also in July 2026, the law will allow an individual to be qualified for unemployment benefits if the individual left work due to being a victim of domestic violence.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Southwest Airlines credit cardholders board with Group 5 if not qualified for an earlier group.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
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William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Here’s why Investing in uncertain times: Here’s what investors should know
Private equity wants a larger piece of workplace retirement plan assets
Companies are already gearing up for more investors to be qualified to participate in private markets.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Also in July 2026, the law will allow an individual to be qualified for unemployment benefits if the individual left work due to being a victim of domestic violence.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Southwest Airlines credit cardholders board with Group 5 if not qualified for an earlier group.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualified
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualified. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd
1
: having the necessary qualifications : fitted
2
: limited in some way
a qualified yes to the question
Legal Definition
qualified
adjective
qual·i·fied
ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd
1
: fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose or condition
2
a
: being in compliance or accordance with specific requirements or conditions
a qualified voter
b
: eligible under applicable requirements for favorable tax treatment (as exemption of funds from taxation until retirement)
a qualified pension plan
3
: limited or modified in some way : less than absolute
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