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qualified

adjective
qualified pronunciation English ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd qualified pronunciation American ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd
 
1 having passed the exams or completed the training that are necessary in order to do a particular job; having the experience to do a particular joba qualified accountant/teacher, etc.to be highly/suitably/fully qualifiedqualified for something She's extremely well qualified for the job.2 [not before noun] qualified (to do something) having the practical knowledge or skills to do somethingI don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment.3 [usually before noun] (of approval, support, etc.) limited in some wayThe plan was given only qualified support.The project was only a qualified success.It was met with qualified enthusiasm.