kvalifitseerima
Kvalifitseerima is an Estonian verb meaning to meet the necessary criteria or conditions to be deemed eligible for something, such as a competition, admission to an institution, a job, a visa, or a professional qualification. The verb can denote both the act of meeting the requirements and the process of obtaining eligibility. It is used in contexts such as sports, education, employment, and immigration, where participants or candidates must satisfy specified standards to advance or receive approval. The noun form kwalifikatsioon (qualification) and related terms such as kvalifikatsiooninõuded (qualification requirements) are commonly used with this verb.
In terms of grammar, kvalifitseerima is a regular -ima verb. It forms present, past, and conditional moods
Etymology: The word is a loanword derived from English qualify, adapted into Estonian with the -ima infinitive
See also: kvalifikatsioon, kvalifikatsiooninõuded, taotlemine, kandideerima, kvalifitseerimine.