qualifying

Definitions

Having met the necessary conditions or requirements to be eligible for a position, event, or status.

Serving to limit, modify, or restrict the meaning of a statement or claim.

The act of participating in a preliminary round of a competition to determine who advances to the main event.

Examples

She finished in first place during the qualifying round of the tournament.

The athlete is currently training hard to meet the qualifying standards for the upcoming Olympics.

Synonyms

eligible entitled competent fitting suitable certified authorized

Antonyms

ineligible unqualified disqualified incompetent unfit unsuitable incapable