qual
- adjective
- /kwɑl/
- Jargon
- Athletes must complete the qualifying rounds to have a chance at winning a medal.
You can contribute to an HSA if you have a qualifying high deductible health plan HDHP.
- You can contribute to an HSA if you have a qualifying high deductible health plan HDHP.
- They can drive a car and they can do a qualifying lap.
- I had Nostia Lukin on impact theory and she was, I think it was a qualifying round for the Olympics.
- However, if you earn less than this or your profits are less than this at the moment, you don't get those qualifying years.
Examples
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The team secured their spot in the finals after a strong performance in the qualifying match.
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Only those who meet the qualifying standards will be allowed to compete in the championship.
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In keeping with the job's low status, there was no qualifying process.
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But right now we're in second in the table for the qualifying process.
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I had Nostia Lukin on impact theory and she was, I think it was a qualifying round for the Olympics.
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You can contribute to an HSA if you have a qualifying high deductible health plan HDHP.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Qual is a short form of qualify or qualification, built on a root that means 'of what kind', as in quality. So a qual match or heat is the event where players or athletes try to show they are the right kind or level to move on.