Qualified Definition

qualified
adjective
  1. meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task; "many qualified applicants for the job"
  2. limited or restricted; not absolute; "gave only qualified approval"
  3. holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill; "a registered pharmacist"; "a registered hospital"
  4. restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')
  5. contingent on something else

"Qualified" in song lyrics

See how qualified is used in real songs:

  • "Now I'm more than qualified"
    Big Mike f/ The Outlawz — How You Want It
  • "I dig up between thighs, when they qualified"
    Big Pokey f/ Mr. 3-2, Lyrical 187, Bettye — Fire
  • "Look into your eyes, tells me you're qualified"
    H.A.W.K. f/ Ronnie Spencer, Skyy — Under H.A.W.K'z Wingz

Usage tips for "qualified"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "qualified" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for qualified to find words that pair well.

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