Definition of Qualifying

Noun: qualifying 'kwÃ³-lu,fI-ing

The grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
- modification, limiting
Success in satisfying a test or requirement
- passing, pass

Verb: qualify 'kwÃ³-lu,fI

Prove capable or fit; meet requirements
- measure up
Pronounce fit or able
"She was qualified to run the marathon"; "The nurses were qualified to administer the injections"
Make more specific
"qualify these remarks";
- restrict
Make fit or prepared
"Your education qualifies you for this job";
- dispose
Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
"The will qualifies that she can live in the house for the rest of her life";
- stipulate, condition, specify
Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
"You can qualify his behaviour as that of an egotist";
- characterize, characterise [Brit]
(grammar) add a modifier to a constituent
- modify