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qualified - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'qualified' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Qualified [ a.]
- Fitted by accomplishments or endowments.
- Modified; limited; as, a qualified statement.
2 . Qualified [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Qualify

Meaning of 'qualified' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . qualified [ a]
Meaning (1):
- limited or restricted; not absolute
Example in sentence:
  • gave only qualified approval
Meaning (2):
- meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
Example in sentence:
  • many qualified applicants for the job
3 . qualified [ s]
Meaning (3):
- holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
Example in sentence:
  • a registered hospital;
  • a registered pharmacist