특정 직업, 혜택, 또는 대회에 대한 자격이나 권한을 얻거나, 필요한 기준을 충족하다.
To successfully complete a course of training or meet the necessary requirements to be officially recognized for a profession, benefit, or competition.
예문:
"She studied for years to qualify as a certified public accountant."
"You must earn a minimum salary to qualify for the government housing loan program."
"The team failed to qualify for the finals after losing their last match."
진술이나 의견 등에 예외나 조건을 덧붙여 그 의미를 수정하거나 제한하다.
To modify or restrict the meaning of a statement, opinion, or claim by adding exceptions, conditions, or limitations.
예문:
"The CEO qualified his optimistic forecast by mentioning potential supply chain disruptions."
"Although the critic praised the film, he qualified his review with concerns about the excessive runtime."
"I agree with your proposal, but I must qualify my support with a few minor conditions."
(문법) 형용사나 부사 등이 다른 단어(명사, 동사 등)의 의미를 제한하거나 설명하여 수식하다.
In grammar, for a word or phrase to modify another word (such as an adjective modifying a noun or an adverb modifying a verb) to restrict or describe its meaning.
예문:
"In the sentence 'The red car sped quickly,' the adjective 'red' qualifies the noun 'car'."
"Adverbs often qualify verbs, providing information about how, when, or where an action occurs."
어떤 역할이나 활동에 적합하도록 필요한 자격, 기술, 또는 권한을 공식적으로 부여하다.
To officially authorize or equip someone with the necessary credentials, skills, or experience to be suitable for a role or activity.
예문:
"His years of experience in the field qualify him to lead the research team."
"The training program is designed to qualify new recruits as certified safety inspectors."
"Passing the bar exam qualifies a person to practice law in the state."