qual·i·fy [ kwóllə f ](past and past participlequal·i·fied, present participlequal·i·fy·ing, 3rd person present singularqual·i·fies)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb be or make somebody suitable: to have a skill or attribute necessary for an activity, or give somebody such a skill or attribute
2. transitive and intransitive verb have or give somebody eligibility: to become legally eligible for a position or privilege, or make somebody legally eligible At 65 he automatically qualifies for a pension.
3. transitive verb modify something: to modify or limit something in meaning, scope, or strength
4. transitive verb moderate something: to make something less strong or extreme
5. transitive verb describe something as something: to attribute a quality or characteristic to something
6. transitive verb grammar modify meaning of word: to modify or restrict the meaning of a word
7. intransitive verb win first round of competition: to complete the preliminary part of a competition successfully and earn the right to go on to the next stage
[Mid-16th century. Via French qualifier< medieval Latin qualificare "attribute a quality to" < Latin qualis "of what kind"]
