qualifying

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: qual-i-fy-ing (4)
English Definition

Reaching a necessary standard; making eligible for a competition

Example Sentence

He managed to pass the qualifying round.

US IPA /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪɪŋ/

Synonyms

eligibility selection preliminary modifying limiting

Antonyms

disqualifying