To be formally eliminated from a competition, program, or process by failing to meet the required qualifying standard.
To be knocked out of a competition because you didn't meet the rules or standards needed to stay in.
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To be officially removed from a competition or selection process because one has failed to meet the required qualifying criteria.
"Three of the original candidates qualified out after the first round of fitness tests."
In military or officer training contexts, to be dismissed from a program for failing to maintain qualifying standards.
"Several recruits qualified out of the special forces selection after the third week of testing."
Used in competitive contexts such as sports, academic programs, or professional certification. Often used in passive constructions: 'he was qualified out.' More common in American English, particularly in military or athletic contexts where there are formal qualifying standards.
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