eligibility
gb/ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti/ us/ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti/
B2
Inglês
~ 4600
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
formal
B2
state
1
qualification to participate
The state of having the right or being allowed to do or get something because you meet the rules.
Padrão de uso:
eligibility for [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eligibility' (a state) with 'eligible' (an adjective). For example, saying 'I am an eligibility' instead of 'I am eligible'.
Sinônimos
qualification (Often used for skills or achievements needed, while 'eligibility' focuses on meeting set rules or conditions.)
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entitlement (Implies a legal or official right, sometimes with a stronger sense of guarantee than 'eligibility'.)
Antônimos
ineligibility (Direct opposite; the state of not meeting the required conditions.)
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disqualification (Loss or lack of eligibility, often due to rule violations.)
Colocações
eligibility criteria
|eligibility requirements
|determine eligibility
|eligibility for benefits
|eligibility check
Temas
law
|education
|business
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Applicants must prove their eligibility for the scholarship.
- The program has strict eligibility requirements.
- He was denied eligibility to compete because he missed the registration deadline.
- We will assess your eligibility for financial aid.
- Her eligibility for the award was questioned.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I checked my eligibility for the job.
- She meets the eligibility rules for the race.
- They talked about his eligibility for the class.
- You need to know the eligibility before you apply.
- He lost his eligibility because he was late.
Gramática
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eligibility
AFI
GB/ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti/
US/ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti/
Sílabas e tonicidade
eli - gib - il - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (ity)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: eligibility
- Plural: eligibilities, eligibility
Família de palavras
Forms
eligibilities
noun
Core family
eligible
adjective B1
Related words
qualify
verb B1
qualification
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
ineligible
adjective
ineligibility
noun
Expressões
determine eligibility
1/dɪtˈɚmən ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
decide if someone qualifies
To decide if someone can do something or get something by checking the rules.
Exemplos
- The school will determine eligibility based on grades and attendance.
- We need more information to determine your eligibility for the service.
eligibility criteria
1/ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti kɹaɪtˈɪɹiə/
fixed phrase
formal
rules for who qualifies
The list of rules that say who can take part in something or get something.
Exemplos
- The eligibility criteria for the grant include age and income limits.
- All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria before being considered.
eligibility requirements
1/ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti ɹɪkwˈaɪɹmənts/
fixed phrase
formal
conditions to qualify
The things you must have or be to be allowed to do something.
Exemplos
- Read the eligibility requirements before applying.
- She did not meet the eligibility requirements for the competition.