Eligible - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈelɪdʒəbl|  American pronunciation of the word eligible
Brit.  |ˈelɪdʒɪb(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word eligible

adjective

- qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
eligible to run for office
eligible for retirement benefits
an eligible bachelor

Extra examples

I'd like to join but I'm not eligible yet.

Students on a part-time course are not eligible for a loan.

Over 500,000 18-year-olds will become eligible to vote this year.

Stephen was regarded as an eligible bachelor.

Who is eligible for benefit payment?

Any person who comes in the store today is eligible for the discount

The prisoner is eligible for early release.

Students must establish a domicile in the state to be eligible for reduced tuition.

The prisoner will be eligible for parole after three years.

The women thought him an eligible bachelor, if a bit of a chaser.

The new rules will cut out 25% of people who were previously eligible to vote.

She will become eligible for parole in 19 months.

An employee is not eligible for a redundancy payment unless he has been with the company for two years.

The Crown Prince was Japan's most eligible bachelor (=a rich young man who has not yet married).

...a survey showing that both candidates are disesteemed by the majority of eligible voters...

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