well-qualified
More than adequate
Well-qualified describes someone who has the credentials, skills, or experience appropriate for a particular role or task.
The term appears constantly in job postings and recommendations: She's well-qualified for the position, a well-qualified candidate.
The hyphen is standard when the phrase precedes a noun: a well-qualified applicant.
Officially declared valid
- licensedGranted official permission
- accreditedOfficially authorized or recognized
- credentialedHaving formal qualifications verified
- degreedPossessing academic credentials
chartered · registered · board-certified · endorsed · validated · authorized · approved · recognized
Having required skills
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- ableHaving requisite skill
- trainedTaught a skill
prepared · equipped · skilled · knowledgeable · experienced · educated · informed · ready
certified
Officially declared valid
- licensedGranted official permission
- accreditedOfficially authorized or recognized
- credentialedHaving formal qualifications verified
degreed · chartered · registered · board-certified · endorsed · validated · authorized · approved · recognized · legitimized
capable
Having required skills
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- ableHaving requisite skill
trained · prepared · equipped · skilled · knowledgeable · experienced · educated · informed · ready · fit
specialist
Expert in one field
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- masterAuthority or controller
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
maestro · guru · savant · pundit · connoisseur · scholar · consultant · analyst · veteran · seasoned
well-qualifiedunqualified
Lacking required credentials
underqualified · incompetent · untrained · unskilled · unfit
well-qualifiedunsuitable
Not fitting or appropriate
unfit · inappropriate · ill-suited · inadequate · unequipped
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