qual·i·fi·a·ble

[kwol-uh-fahy-uh-buhl]
adjective
capable of being qualified: qualifiable statements.

Origin:
1605–15; qualify + -able

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qualify (ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
1.  to provide or be provided with the abilities or attributes necessary for a task, office, duty, etc: his degree qualifies him for the job; he qualifies for the job, but would he do it well?
2.  (tr) to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict
3.  (tr) to modify or change the strength or flavour of
4.  (tr) grammar another word for modify
5.  (tr) to attribute a quality to; characterize
6.  (intr) to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests
 
[C16: from Old French qualifier, from Medieval Latin quālificāre to characterize, from Latin quālis of what kind + facere to make]
 
'qualifiable
 
adj
 
qualificatory
 
adj

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Qualifiable is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
Example sentences
Finding minorities and females who are qualified or qualifiable to fill jobs.
The solution is made of quantifiable and qualifiable deliverables that are produced by activities or tasks.
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