Definitions:

1. Describes someone who has the necessary skills, experience, or certifications for a job, task, or role. ADJECTIVE
   • She is highly qualified for the position of project manager.
2. Having officially met the requirements to perform a job or activity. ADJECTIVE
   • You need to be a qualified teacher to work in this district.
3. Holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill. ADJECTIVE
   • I am qualified for a home loan.
4. In sports or competitions context, refers to having met the standards to advance to the next round or participate. ADJECTIVE
   • The team qualified for the finals.
5. Used to describe something that is not absolute, but partially true or limited in scope. ADJECTIVE
   • The witness gave a qualified answer, noting exceptions.

Synonyms:

• certified
• Conditional
• eligible
• Skilled