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qualified
adjective
Limited by reservations, conditions, or restrictions.
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The featured adjective means limited or conditional, not professionally trained or credentialed.
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The review offered qualified praise rather than complete approval.
She gave the plan a qualified endorsement.
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The featured adjective means limited or conditional, not professionally trained or credentialed.
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