- eligible for/to do something
- satisfying the appropriate conditions.→ eligible
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
eligible for/to do something
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eligible — [ ɛlɪdʒɪb(ə)l] adjective 1》 (often eligible for/to do something) satisfying the appropriate conditions. 2》 desirable as a spouse: an eligible bachelor. Derivatives eligibility noun eligibly adverb Origin ME: via Fr. from late L. eligibilis, from… … English new terms dictionary
eligible — el‧i‧gi‧ble [ˈeldʒbl] adjective allowed to do something or receive something: eligible for • Are you eligible for social security benefits? eligibility noun [uncountable] : • Some member countries have raised questions about Turkey s… … Financial and business terms
eligible — ► ADJECTIVE 1) satisfying the conditions to do or receive something: you may be eligible for a refund. 2) desirable or suitable as a spouse. DERIVATIVES eligibility noun. ORIGIN Latin eligibilis, from eligere choose, select … English terms dictionary
eligible — el|i|gi|ble [ elıdʒəbl ] adjective ** 1. ) allowed by rules or laws to do something or receive something: Fifty one percent of eligible voters voted in favor. eligible for: If you are eligible for financial help, we will tell you how to claim.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
eligible */*/ — UK [ˈelɪdʒəb(ə)l] / US adjective 1) allowed by rules or laws to do something or to receive something Fifty one per cent of eligible voters voted in favour. eligible for: If you are eligible for financial help, we will tell you how to claim.… … English dictionary
eligible — el|i|gi|ble [ˈelıdʒıbəl] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: Late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere; ELECT1] 1.) someone who is eligible for something is able or allowed to do it, for example because they are the right age eligible for ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
eligible — [[t]e̱lɪʤɪb(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ, usu ADJ for n, ADJ to inf Someone who is eligible to do something is qualified or able to do it, for example because they are old enough. Almost half the population are eligible to vote in today … English dictionary
eligible — adjective 1 someone who is eligible for something is able or allowed to do it, for example because they are the right age (+ for): Are you eligible for social security benefits? | eligible to do sth: Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to vote … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
eligible — I adjective acceptable, appropriate, approved, befitting, capable, desirable, dignus, employable, fit, fit for appointment, fit for election, fit for selection, fit to be chosen, fitting, idoneus, legally qualified, opportunus, proper, qualified … Law dictionary
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