ALL meanings of over-qualify
o·ver-qual·i·fy
O o - 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
- verb with object over-qualify Law. to certify as legally competent. 1
- verb without object over-qualify to be fitted or competent for something. 1
- verb without object over-qualify to get authority, license, power, etc., as by fulfilling required conditions, taking an oath, etc. 1
- verb without object over-qualify Sports. to demonstrate the required ability in an initial or preliminary contest: He qualified in the trials. 1
- verb without object over-qualify to fire a rifle or pistol on a target range for a score high enough to achieve a rating of marksman, sharpshooter, or expert. 1
- verb without object over-qualify Military. to pass a practical test in gunnery. 1
- verb without object over-qualify Law. to perform the actions necessary to acquire legal power or capacity: By filing a bond and taking an oath he qualified as executor. 1