disqualifying
/dɪsˈkwɑlɪfaɪɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing someone or something to be not allowed or not suitable for a particular purpose or activity.
- His past record was a disqualifying factor for the job.
- A disqualifying error on the form meant she had to reapply.
- The referee considered the player's action a disqualifying offense.
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verb
- Present participle of disqualify: the act of officially stopping someone from taking part or declaring something unsuitable.
- The committee is disqualifying candidates who do not meet the requirements.
- The new rule is disqualifying several teams from the tournament.
- He risked disqualifying himself by arriving late to the race.