Adjective
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contingent on something else
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restricted in meaning
(as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')
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holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
"a registered pharmacist"
"a registered hospital"
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limited or restricted
not absolute
"gave only qualified approval"
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meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
"many qualified applicants for the job"