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eligible

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eligible /ˈɛləʤəbəl/ adjective
eligible
/ˈɛləʤəbəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of ELIGIBLE
1 
: able to be chosen for something : able to do or receive something有资格的；合格的
— often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
— often + for
2 
[more eligible; most eligible] : suitable and desirable for marriage（婚姻）合适的，合意的

— eligibility

/ˌɛləjəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4794 COCA: 4608

eligible

1 of 2

adjective

el·​i·​gi·​ble ˈe-lə-jə-bəl How to pronounce eligible (audio)
1
a
: qualified to participate or be chosen
eligible to retire
b
: permitted under football rules to catch a forward pass
2
: worthy of being chosen
an eligible young bachelor
eligibly
ˈe-lə-jə-blē How to pronounce eligible (audio)
adverb

eligible

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noun

plural eligibles
: a person or thing that is qualified or permitted to do or be something : one that is eligible for something
As with the College of Cardinals and the papacy, where every cardinal, in theory, is eligible to be Pope but the number of real eligibles is substantially smaller, so with the American Presidency. Stephen R. Graubard
… when she entered life, beautiful, accomplished, and an heiress, she had, of course, all the eligibles … of the other sex sighing at her feet … Harriet Beecher Stowe

Example Sentences

Adjective … more than six years since the fall of the Taliban, fewer than 30% of eligible girls are enrolled in schools, and the infrastructure is so poor that only a tiny fraction are likely to get the education they need to enjoy the fruits of emancipation. Aryn Baker, Time, 28 Jan. 2008 She wanted to start her own family. She was twenty-six and without prospects. At church her mother prayed, and at Crystal Nail, where she lacquered and lengthened, her mother asked customers about eligible young men. She kept Li En's graduation photo mounted in the right corner of her mirror, so that every customer would see her daughter, diploma in hand. Max Apple, Atlantic, November 2003 I'd like to join but I'm not eligible yet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year Private schools are also eligible for recognition and are nominated by the Council for American Private Education. Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 Thomas, who retired after the 2017 season, is eligible for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's next class. Tom Withers, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 The budget also includes a 5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all employees in addition to any step increases some employees may be eligible for. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 At the moment, Herta has accumulated 32 of the requisite 40 Super License points necessary to be eligible for a seat in 2023. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 First-time users are eligible for the FanDuel Kansas $1,000 no-sweat bet. cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 Chicago Tribune readers are eligible for a substantial new player bonus with Barstool Sportsbook. Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 Borrowers who attended college with Pell Grants, designed to help low-income students, are eligible for up to $20,000 in forgiveness. Time, 17 Sep. 2022 Callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers. Maria Morales, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022
Noun
Louisville is also an Adidas school, which makes any student-athlete eligible for an NIL deal as part of an initiative the company announced in March. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2022 However, Variety has now confirmed that Searchlight Pictures formally submitted an appeal to deem the film eligible, and the Academy has approved it for awards consideration. Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Aug. 2022 Contract status: One year at $44.5 million (extension eligible). Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2022 Rich Strike was an also-eligible who only got into the race due to a late scratch. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 21 May 2022 The scouting combine is a four-day, invitation-only event that allows NFL scouts to evaluate that year’s top draft-eligible college players on a variety of medical, mental, and physical criteria. Jason Beede, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Jan. 2022 On fourth down, New York went for it, and Wilson found McDermott, a tackle eligible, for a touchdown to put the Jets up 23-15 with 9:16 left. Dennis Waszak Jr., courant.com, 26 Dec. 2021 Years from now, when Curry retires and waits to become Hall-of-Fame eligible, he will be remembered as a basketball legend. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Dec. 2021 Having Hawaii bowl eligible allows the Rainbow Warriors to play in the Hawaii Bowl. Ralh D. Russo, Chron, 3 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere to choose — more at elect

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eligible was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing eligible
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