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Added 9 October 2026

qualify

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about qualify at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Prove capable or fit; meet requirements.
Pronounce fit or able.
She was qualified to run the marathon
Make more specific.
qualify these remarks

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French qualifier (“to qualify”). Equivalent to quality + -fy.

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