Qualifying
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Meeting the necessary legal standards or criteria to be recognized or accepted.
The company is qualifying under federal law to bid on government contracts.
- (v.) Present participle of qualify, meaning to meet requirements or modify a statement legally.
She is qualifying her testimony to avoid misleading the court.
Forms
- qualify
- qualifies
- qualified
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Commentary
As a verb form, 'qualifying' is typically the present participle of 'qualify'; the adjective sense often relates to meeting legal criteria and is commonly used in contexts such as contract law and regulatory compliance.
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