qualify
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/verb
उच्चारण क्वॉलिफ़ाइ
योग्य होना, अर्हता प्राप्त करना
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[I, T] ~ (as sth) | ~ (for sth)
to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job, for example by completing a course or passing exams; to have the right to do something
योग्य होना, अर्हता प्राप्त करना
- She qualified for the final round.
- Only the top ten runners will qualify for the national championship.
- You need a degree to qualify as a teacher.
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- India failed to qualify for the final after losing the semi-final.
- Anyone who scores above the cut-off will qualify for the interview.
Synonyms be eligible pass be certified make the grade succeed
Opposite be disqualified fail
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[T] ~ sth
to add something to a previous statement to make the meaning less strong or less general
सीमित करना, शर्त जोड़ना
- He qualified his praise with a few criticisms.
- I must qualify my earlier remark: the plan works only in dry weather.
- I would qualify that statement by saying it is true only in most cases.
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- The minister qualified his promise with several conditions.
- She qualified her answer, adding that more research was needed.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
qualify as + noun
Use as for the profession or status you become entitled to hold.
जिस पेशे या दर्जे के लिए कोई पात्र बने, उसके लिए as आता है।
- Radhika qualified as a chartered accountant.
- He qualified as a pilot last year.
qualify for + sth
Use for before the thing you earn the right to, such as a prize, a place or a benefit.
जिस चीज़ का अधिकार मिले, जैसे पुरस्कार, स्थान या लाभ, उसके पहले for आता है।
- Only the top ten teams qualify for the final.
- Students from low-income families qualify for the scholarship.
qualify + to-infinitive
A to-infinitive shows the right that you have gained.
To-infinitive उस अधिकार को बताता है जो प्राप्त हुआ हो।
- You must be eighteen to qualify to vote.
qualify (limit a statement)
To qualify a statement is to add conditions to it so that it is less strong. The object is the statement or claim.
किसी कथन को 'qualify' करने का अर्थ उसमें शर्तें जोड़कर उसे कम कठोर बनाना है। Object कथन या दावा होता है।
- He qualified his praise with a few warnings.
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adverb + qualify
automaticallybarelyeasilynarrowlydirectly
- India narrowly qualified for the semi-final.
qualify + preposition
forasintoafter
- She qualified in the written test and reached the interview.
verb + to qualify
need tohope tofail tomanage tostruggle to
- Many candidates fail to qualify in the first attempt.
qualify + noun
a statementa claima remarka view
- The minister qualified his remark the next day.
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- To qualify for the interview, you must score above the cut-off.
साक्षात्कार के लिए अर्हता पाने हेतु आपको cut-off से अधिक अंक लाने होंगे।
- Radhika qualified the exam on her second attempt.
राधिका ने दूसरे प्रयास में परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण कर ली।
- The athlete qualified for the Olympics with a record time.
खिलाड़ी ने रिकॉर्ड समय के साथ ओलंपिक के लिए अर्हता प्राप्त की।
- A degree is needed to qualify as a teacher.
अध्यापक बनने की अर्हता के लिए डिग्री आवश्यक है।
- That experience does not qualify him to lead the team.
वह अनुभव उसे टीम का नेतृत्व करने के योग्य नहीं बनाता।
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✗ She qualified for becoming a doctor.
✓ She qualified as a doctor.
Use qualify as plus the profession, not for plus an -ing form.
पेशे के लिए 'qualify as' आता है, 'for + -ing' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Qualify, pass and be eligible are close in exam talk, but they are used differently.
परीक्षा की बातचीत में qualify, pass और be eligible पास-पास हैं, पर इनका प्रयोग अलग है।
To meet the standard that gives you a right or a place.
वह मानक पूरा करना जो अधिकार या स्थान दिलाए।
- She qualified for the finals.
be eligible
To have the right to apply or to be chosen.
आवेदन करने या चुने जाने का अधिकार रखना।
- He is eligible for the post.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
qual·i·fy
§Grammar and usage
Qualify for sth ('qualify for the interview'); qualify as sth ('qualify as a doctor').
'qualify for sth' का अर्थ है किसी चीज़ के लिए पात्र होना, जैसे 'qualify for the interview'; 'qualify as sth' का अर्थ है किसी पद के योग्य बनना, जैसे 'qualify as a doctor'।
In grammar, adjectives qualify (describe) nouns and adverbs qualify verbs.
Adjectives nouns को qualify (विशेषित) करते हैं और adverbs verbs को।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Exam: a qualifying exam only needs a minimum score; its marks are not added to the final merit.
परीक्षा में qualifying exam में केवल न्यूनतम अंक चाहिए; उसके अंक अंतिम मेरिट में नहीं जुड़ते।