qualifying
/ˈkwɑlɪfaɪɪŋ/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms
noun
- 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.