qualify
Say it: KWOL-ih-fy /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ · verb
What “qualify” means
Add limits to a statement so it is less absolute.
More precisely: To add reservations to a statement to make it less absolute.
Example: “Let me qualify that: the app is great, but only if you use it daily.”
When to use it
In careful conversation or writing, when adding an exception, condition or limit to something you have already said.
It can also mean
It can also mean meet the requirements for a job or competition.
Similar words
limit, modify, temper
Quick check
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