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- [kwol-uh-fahyd]
- /ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd/
- /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwol-uh-fahyd]
- /ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd/
Definitions of qualified word
- adjective qualified having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like. 1
- adjective qualified having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like. 1
- adjective qualified modified, limited, or restricted in some way: a qualified endorsement. 1
- verb with object qualified to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent: to qualify oneself for a job. 1
- verb with object qualified to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive: to qualify an endorsement. 1
- verb with object qualified Grammar. to modify. 1
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Origin of qualified
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; qualify + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Qualified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
qualified popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
qualified usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for qualified
adj qualified
- talented — having talent or special ability; gifted.
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
- efficient — (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
- knowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
- proficient — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
adjective qualified
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- eligible — qualified for sth
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- practised — skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience: a practiced hand at politics.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
Antonyms for qualified
adj qualified
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- incapable — not capable.
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
adjective qualified
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
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