American English
/ˈkʰwɑ.ləˌfaɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of qualify
It meets the conditions needed to get or do something, or to move to the next stage of a competition.
Practice out loudIt meets the conditions needed to get or do something, or to move to the next stage of a competition.
Anna qualifies for the scholarship because of her high grades.
After winning the semifinal, the team qualifies for the final.
It completes the training and exams needed to work in a profession.
After completing the required training, Maya qualifies as a nurse.
By passing the licensing exam, Daniel qualifies to practice law in California.
It adds a condition or detail that makes a statement less strong or less general.
The report qualifies its conclusion by noting that the sample was small.
The lawyer qualifies her claim by pointing out that the evidence is incomplete.
Before -es and -ed, the final y changes to i: qualifies, qualified. Before -ing, it stays y: qualifying.