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English word origin

Etymology of qual

Clipping of qualified

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Qualifying exam. An exam taken by someone (usually a grad student or prospective grad student) to measure their mastery in something, usually an academic field. · Qualitative analysis or research. · Alternative form of quali.

adj

Short for qualitative

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Clipping of qualified

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