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

  • (..) Nothing. It's just, you know. It's everywhere I look now. What? This affirmative blaction. Honey, a few new books doesn't qualify as affirmative black action. Read the book, ace the guy's test. Just don't swallow everything he feeds you whole. - Just because you see it on the news. - But like what? (..)
    1998 American History X