qualifying

/ˈkwɑlɪfaɪɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to the process of meeting the necessary requirements or standards to enter a competition, program, or position.
    • The qualifying exam for the scholarship is next month.
    • Only the top three teams will advance to the qualifying round.
    • She passed the qualifying test to join the advanced class.
  2. Serving to limit or modify the meaning of something, especially in grammar or logic.
    • His statement included several qualifying phrases that weakened his argument.
    • The lawyer added a qualifying clause to the contract.
    • In the sentence 'I almost finished,' the word 'almost' is a qualifying adverb.
noun
  1. The act or process of meeting the requirements for something, such as a competition or position.
    • The qualifying for the tournament begins on Saturday.
    • Qualifying for the Olympics takes years of training.
    • Her qualifying as a doctor was a proud moment for her family.
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