Qualified — Definition & Meaning

What does qualified mean?

adjective

Having the necessary qualifications or skills for a particular job or activity; having a particular quality or characteristic. Having a degree or diploma from a recognized institution.

Example

"She was a qualified teacher with many years of experience."

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Etymologically related

Latin: qualificare (to qualify), qualis (of what kind), qualis (how much)Old French: qualifier (to qualify), qualite (quality)

Synonyms for qualified

skilled competent trained experienced certified licensed

Antonyms of qualified

unqualified inexperienced unskilled

Rhymes with qualified

qualified unqualified qualified disqualified