eligibility

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/ˌɛlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/ · el-i-gi-bil-i-ty

The quality or state of being qualified or entitled to participate in something.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality or state of being qualified or entitled to participate in something.

کسی چیز میں شریک ہونے کے لیے اہل ہونے کی کیفیت یا حالت۔

قابل انتخابی

qaabil intekhaabi

Synonyms

qualificationentitlementfitnessاہلیتلیاقتقابلیت

Antonyms

ineligibilitydisqualificationunfitnessعدم اہلیتناکامینااہلی

Common Collocations

  • age eligibility
  • eligibility criteria
  • eligibility requirements

Example Sentences

To apply for the scholarship, you must meet the eligibility requirements.

اسکالرشپ کے لیے درخواست دینے کے لیے، آپ کو اہل ہونے کی شرائط پوری کرنی ہوں گی۔

Ischolarship ke liye darkhwast dene ke liye, aap ko ahl hone ki sharaait poori karni hon gi.

The eligibility of voters will be verified before the elections.

انتخابات سے پہلے ووٹرز کی اہلیت کی تصدیق کی جائے گی۔

Intikhabaat se pehle voters ki ahliyat ki tasdeeq ki jaaye gi.

Employees must maintain eligibility to receive benefits.

ملازمین کو فوائد حاصل کرنے کے لیے اہل ہونا ضروری ہے۔

Mulazmeen ko faida hasil karne ke liye ahl hona zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

eligibility:Eligibility refers specifically to being qualified or entitled, while eligibility criteria are the specific requirements that must be met.

Word Family

eligible
adjectiveقابل انتخاب
eligibly
adverbقابل انتخابی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'eligible' as 'eligible to play' in a game.

Imagine a green light signaling 'go' for those who are eligible.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کوشش کرنے والوں کی کبھی ہار نہیں ہوتی

Koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti

Those who try never lose.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "eligibilis" — suitable; fit

First known use: 15th century

The word 'eligibility' originated from the Latin term 'eligibilis', used to describe someone who is fit or suitable for a particular role or task. It has been used in English since the late 15th century, gradually evolving in its application in legal and educational contexts.