disqualify
dihs-KWO-lih-feye
Disqualify (verb) means to officially rule someone ineligible to take part in or win something, often because of a rule violation. Example: “The runner was disqualified for a false start.”
verb
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To officially rule someone ineligible to take part in or win something, often because of a rule violation.
"The runner was disqualified for a false start."
"A criminal record can disqualify an applicant from certain jobs."
How to use disqualify
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo rule someone out because they broke a rule or don't meet the requirements.
Common pairings
disqualify a candidate
disqualified from
automatically disqualify
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- disqualifies
- Past tense
- disqualified
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A criminal record can _____ an applicant from certain jobs.
Etymology
From dis- + qualify, meaning to remove someone's previously granted qualification or eligibility.
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What does “disqualify” mean?
The word “disqualify” means to officially rule someone ineligible to take part in or win something, often because of a rule violation. In plain terms, to rule someone out because they broke a rule or don't meet the requirements.
How do you pronounce “disqualify”?
“Disqualify” is pronounced dihs-KWO-lih-feye (/dɪsˈkwɔləfaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “disqualify” in a sentence?
Here is “disqualify” used in a sentence: “A criminal record can disqualify an applicant from certain jobs.”
What part of speech is “disqualify”?
“Disqualify” is a verb.
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