Word
qualifying
Phoneticsqual·i·fy·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪɪŋ/
UK/kwˈɒlɪfˌaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
01sports competition
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports
n. a preliminary race or game that decides if a player can enter a tournament or where they will start.
n. a preliminary round of competition used to determine which participants qualify for the main event or to establish their starting positions.
“He drove the fastest lap during qualifying, so he will start the race in first place.”
“The driver secured pole position after a flawless performance in Saturday's qualifying, despite the unpredictable weather conditions on the track.”
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02an exam or requirement
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic · Formal
n. an exam or a specific condition you must meet to reach the next level of study or a job.
n. an evaluative process or set of criteria that must be satisfied to progress to a higher professional or academic status.
“She is busy studying for her doctoral qualifying exams this month.”
“The board introduced more rigorous qualifying standards to ensure that only the most capable candidates could proceed to the final interview stage.”
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03describing a requirement
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. used to describe something that allows you to enter or join something else.
adj. functioning as an attributive adjective to describe rounds, matches, or criteria that lead to a final selection.
“The team won their qualifying match and will now play in the World Cup.”
“The athlete failed to meet the qualifying time by only a fraction of a second, ending her hopes for the Olympic Games.”
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Real-World Examples
“She shot a final-round 65 to win a regional qualifying event in February to reach the NWS Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour, where she missed the cut.” “Dan Bent celebrates after converting a penalty against Tre Fiori in the Champions League first qualifying round in July.” Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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