Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪɪŋ/
noun a race or competition in which participants must meet certain standards to compete
A1 Qualifying for the kids' soccer team is based on age and skill level.
A2 She is currently in the process of qualifying for the national spelling bee.
B1 The qualifying rounds for the tennis tournament will be held next week.
B2 He had to meet certain qualifying criteria in order to be considered for the scholarship.
C1 The qualifying exam for entrance into the prestigious university is known for its difficulty.
C2 Her years of experience in the industry make her a highly qualifying candidate for the job.
verb to meet the necessary requirements or conditions
A1 She is qualifying for the beginner's swimming class.
A2 He is qualifying for the school's spelling bee competition.
B1 They are qualifying for the regional soccer tournament.
B2 The team is qualifying for the championship playoffs.
C1 The athlete is qualifying for the Olympic trials.
C2 The company is qualifying for a prestigious industry award.
adjective describing something that is used to determine or classify
A1 She is qualifying for the beginner's swimming competition.
A2 The qualifying exam was easier than I expected.
B1 The qualifying round will determine who advances to the final competition.
B2 Only students with qualifying grades are eligible for the scholarship.
C1 The qualifying criteria for the job position are quite stringent.
C2 His impressive resume made him a qualifying candidate for the prestigious award.
formal The qualifying exam is a requirement for all graduate students.
informal You have to pass the qualifying test to move on to the next level.
slang If you want to join the team, you gotta ace the qualifying round.
figurative Meeting the deadline is the qualifying factor for success in this project.
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