over-qualify

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Definitions of over-qualify word

verb with object over-qualify to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent: to qualify oneself for a job. 1
verb with object over-qualify to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive: to qualify an endorsement. 1
verb with object over-qualify Grammar. to modify. 1
verb with object over-qualify to make less violent, severe, or unpleasant; moderate; mitigate. 1
verb with object over-qualify to attribute some quality or qualities to; characterize, call, or name: She cannot qualify his attitude as either rational or irrational. 1
verb with object over-qualify to modify or alter the flavor or strength of: He qualified his coffee with a few drops of brandy. 1

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Medieval Latin quālificāre, equivalent to Latin quāl(is) of what sort + -ificāre -ify

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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