Qualified

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪd/

Definitions of qualified

adjective describes a person who has the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity

Example Sentences

A1 She is a qualified teacher.

A2 He is qualified to drive a car.

B1 The candidate is qualified for the job based on their experience.

B2 The team of engineers is highly qualified to work on this project.

C1 The surgeon is one of the most qualified in the country.

C2 The lawyer is a highly qualified expert in international law.

Examples of qualified in a Sentence

formal She is a highly qualified candidate with a master's degree in engineering.

informal I heard he's a really qualified mechanic who can fix any car issue.

slang That guy is super qualified to DJ at the party tonight.

figurative Her years of experience have qualified her as a seasoned professional in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of qualified

• past tense: qualified
• plural: qualifieds
• comparative: more qualified
• superlative: most qualified
• present tense: qualifies
• future tense: will qualify
• perfect tense: has qualified
• continuous tense: is qualifying
• singular: qualified
• positive degree: qualified
• infinitive: to qualify
• gerund: qualifying
• participle: qualified

Origin and Evolution of qualified

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'qualified' originated from the Latin word 'qualificare', which means to describe the qualities of something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who meets the necessary requirements or standards, the word 'qualified' has evolved to also mean having a particular skill, attribute, or quality that makes someone suitable for a specific role or task.