B1adjectiveworkeducation
US/ˈkwɑː.lə.faɪd/
UK/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/
having the training, skills or experience needed for a job or activity
In context
She is a fully qualified nurse with ten years of experience.
We need someone qualified to teach advanced math.
He is not qualified to give legal advice.
Words that go with qualified
adverb + adjective
- highly qualifiedWe hired a highly qualified engineer.
- fully qualifiedOnly fully qualified teachers may apply.
- well qualifiedThe applicant seems well qualified.
adjective + preposition
- qualified toShe is qualified to teach English.
- qualified forHe is qualified for the manager job.
adjective + noun
- qualified candidateThe company interviewed three qualified candidates.
- qualified staffThe clinic employs qualified staff.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is qualified to the position.Correct: He is qualified for the position.