qualify

Definition

  • verb: to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
  • verb: to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form
  • often + 'as'
  • synonyms: soften, equip, fit

Examples

  • I would like to 'qualify' [='modify'] what I said earlier to avoid any misinterpretation.

  • His brief time in the army doesn't 'qualify' him 'as' a military expert.

  • Living in a camper for a weekend does not 'qualify as' outdoor camping.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Nikki's cereal. Bill said you were one of the best ladies he saw with an edged weapon. Fuck you, bitch. I know he didn't qualify that shit. So you can just kiss my motherfucking ass, Black Mamba. Black Mamba. I should have been (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1