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Updated June 2026
To be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling necessary conditions. It can also mean to become officially recognised as a practitioner of a profession, or to make something less absolute by adding restrictions.
“Students must pass all examinations to qualify for the diploma programme.”
/ˈkwɑ.lə.fɑɪ/
qual·i·fy
Contains Q and Y; watch for the -IFY ending
Worth 22 points; the Q makes it extremely valuable
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