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qual

qual

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From a qualifying round in a sports competition
  • adjective
  • /kwɑl/
  • Jargon
translation icon : clasificatorio
  • 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.

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Examples

  • The team secured their spot in the finals after a strong performance in the qualifying match.

  • Only those who meet the qualifying standards will be allowed to compete in the championship.

  • In keeping with the job's low status, there was no qualifying process.

  • But right now we're in second in the table for the qualifying process.

  • I had Nostia Lukin on impact theory and she was, I think it was a qualifying round for the Olympics.

  • You can contribute to an HSA if you have a qualifying high deductible health plan HDHP.

Surface Forms

qual positive
qualer comparative
qualest superlative

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.