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qualify

/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/  ·  say it: KWAHL·uh·fy

to add a limiting condition to a statement

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (verb) to have the right skills, knowledge, or experience needed for something

2. (verb) to successfully complete a test or competition so you can advance to the next level

3. (verb) to add information that makes a statement less strong or less general

Examples

• 1. She qualifies for the job because she has ten years of experience.
• 2. He qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship.
• 3. I loved the movie, but I should qualify that by saying the ending was confusing.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

advocate, dispute, counter, substantiate, undermine, corroborate