qualified — having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to do something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
Korean meaning: 자격을 갖춘, 유능한
Korean pronunciation: **쿨**러파이드
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's qualified to be a food critic because he's picky about his kibble.
- Only qualified personnel are allowed to enter the laboratory.
- She's over-qualified for the job - she has a PhD in rocket science and they need someone to flip burgers.
qualified
ADJECTIVE//ˈkwɑːləfaɪd//
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to do something
She is fully qualified to perform the surgery after years of training.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'qualificatus', the past participle of 'qualificare', meaning 'to make of a certain quality'. This combines 'qualis' (of what kind) with 'facere' (to make).
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's qualified to be a food critic because he's picky about his kibble.”
“Only qualified personnel are allowed to enter the laboratory.”
“She's over-qualified for the job - she has a PhD in rocket science and they need someone to flip burgers.”
“The bank gave qualified support for the loan application.”
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