[el-i-juh-buh
l] 
| 1. | fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: to marry an eligible bachelor. |
| 2. | meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified. |
| 3. | legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office: eligible for the presidency. |
| 4. | a person or thing that is eligible: Among the eligibles, only a few are running for office. |