adjective
qualified
KWOL-ih-fyd
adjective
1
Having the necessary skills, training, or credentials for a role.
"Only qualified electricians should work on this wiring."
2
Limited or restricted by certain conditions rather than given without reservation.
"The board gave the proposal only qualified support."
How to Use Qualified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither properly trained/certified for something, or (of approval/praise) given with some conditions attached.
Common pairings
a qualified nurse
qualified support
highly qualified
Word Forms
more qualified comparative, most qualified superlative
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