qualifying

• Qui sert à établir un droit à quelque chose ou à atteindre un standard requis ; qui apporte une restriction, une réserve ou une précision.

Used to describe something that serves as a requirement or test for eligibility, or that modifies a statement by adding a reservation or condition.

1. Serving to determine eligibilityB2formal

   Used to describe a test, round, or requirement that must be completed successfully in order to progress to the next stage or to gain a particular status.

   qualificatif

   • The team had to win the ___ match to reach the finals.
   • She passed the ___ exam with flying colors.
   • Only after the ___ stage can candidates proceed to the interview.
   • The tournament's ___ session will take place tomorrow morning.
   • His ___ time was fast enough to get him into the semi-finals.

   Synonymeseliminationentrancegatewaypreliminaryscreeningselection

2. Modifying or limiting a statementC1formal

   Having the effect of adding a note of reservation, exception, or condition to what is being said, making a claim less absolute.

   qui apporte une restriction

   • He made a few ___ remarks after his initial strong statement.
   • The report included some ___ clauses that left room for interpretation.
   • She gave a ___ nod, indicating she wasn't fully convinced.
   • The appraisal contained several ___ comments about the property's condition.
   • His ___ tone suggested he was not entirely happy with the result.

   Synonymesconditionallimitingrestrictivetempering

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de remplir les conditions ou normes requises, par exemple réussir un test ou satisfaire une exigence.

A noun referring to the act or process of meeting the necessary conditions or standards, such as passing a test or fulfilling a requirement.

indénombrable

1. Grammatical modificationC1formal

   The grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase.

   Qualification grammaticale

   • In the phrase 'red car', the adjective 'red' is a qualifying word.
   • Qualifying clauses often provide additional information about the noun.
   • The teacher explained the role of qualifying adverbs in sentences.

   Synonymesmodificationqualification

2. Success in a test or requirementB2formal

   Success in satisfying a test or requirement.

   Réussite à une épreuve ou à une exigence

   • Her qualifying for the final race was a great achievement.
   • The qualifying for the job required passing a series of exams.
   • He celebrated his qualifying as a certified engineer.

   Synonymespasspassingqualificationsuccess

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de remplir les conditions ou exigences nécessaires pour quelque chose, ou pour modifier ou restreindre une affirmation.

A verb used to indicate the act of meeting the necessary requirements or conditions for something, or to modify or limit a statement.

1. Meet requirementsB1formal

   To fulfill the necessary conditions or standards for something.

   satisfaire aux conditions

   • She qualified for the scholarship with her high grades.
   • He needs to qualify for the competition by winning the regional round.
   • You must have a degree to qualify for this position.

   Synonymesfulfillmeasure upmeetsatisfy

   Antonymesdisqualifyfail

2. Limit or modifyB2formal

   To add conditions or restrictions to a statement, making it less absolute.

   Nuancer ou restreindre

   • The lawyer qualified his statement with several exceptions.
   • She qualified her praise by noting the minor errors.
   • The report qualifies the findings with a note about sample size.

   Synonymesconditionlimitmitigatemoderatemodifynarrowrestricttemper

3. Be entitled toB1formal

   To have the right to a particular benefit or privilege.

   avoir droit à

   • Employees qualify for health insurance after three months.
   • You qualify for a discount if you are a student.
   • He qualifies for early retirement due to his age.

   Antonymesdisqualify