qualifying

USKWAH-luh-fy-ing/ˈkwɑləfaɪɪŋ/SayKWOL-i-fy-ingUK/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/AUS/ˈkwɔl.ɪ.fɑe.ɪŋ/

Noun pluralqualifyings

3 meanings of qualifying

1
verb
Present participle and gerund of qualify. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or named as a thing.
He is qualifying as an electrician this summer.
They are qualifying for the championship next week.
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2
nouncountable
A test you must pass before you are allowed to do something.
Like a locked door you must open before you can walk through.
He studied hard for the qualifying last month.
You cannot enter the program without passing a qualifying first.
Similarexam, examination, test, qualifier
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3
nouncountable
An extra condition or limit added to something you say or agree to.
Like a small 'but' you attach to a promise.
He gave his word without any qualifying.
There was one small qualifying on the deal.
Similarqualification, condition, proviso, reservation, caveat
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qualifying is a form of qualify

qualify, verb: To count as a certain type because all the needed conditions are met. Full entry

Forms: qualifyqualifies he/she/itqualifying -ing formqualified past tense, past participle
Spelling: qualify → qualifying: add -ing

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