eligibility
noun
el·i·gi·bil·i·ty
ˌe-lə-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being eligible : fitness or suitability to be chosen, selected, or allowed to do something
The applicants must meet all requirements for eligibility.
… should "Shoeless Joe" Jackson, of "Black Sox" infamy, also be granted eligibility for the Hall of Fame?—
David A. Kaplan
David A. KaplanMass mailings go out to low-income areas, and if a letter is returned as undeliverable, the party uses it to challenge that voter's eligibility.—Sasha Abramsky
Sasha AbramskyExamples of eligibility in a Sentence
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The more traditional, non-generative AI could fuel mass challenges to thousands of voters’ eligibility, risking wrongful purges from voter rolls and burdening election offices.
—Mekela Panditharatne, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
While the days before the Tony Awards eligibility cut-off, on April 25, are typically filled with openings, many industry insiders are optimistic that this year’s rush spells somewhat of a return to normalcy.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Freshman guard Bronny James kept all options open by entering the transfer portal and declaring for the draft while retaining his college eligibility.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
People who borrowed money to attend colleges that have since lost their certification or their eligibility to participate in the federal student aid program would have their debt canceled.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Keeping all options open, the USC freshman guard and Son of LeBron plans to enter the 2024 NBA Draft but also is maintaining college eligibility and entering the transfer portal.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
People with aid eligibility questions should call (858) 715-2255 as soon as possible.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
These programs can provide significant savings, especially for those who meet certain eligibility criteria.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Eligibility Criteria for Small Business Grants Grant eligibility criteria vary widely depending on the provider and the nature of the grant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Mekela Panditharatne, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
While the days before the Tony Awards eligibility cut-off, on April 25, are typically filled with openings, many industry insiders are optimistic that this year’s rush spells somewhat of a return to normalcy.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Freshman guard Bronny James kept all options open by entering the transfer portal and declaring for the draft while retaining his college eligibility.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
People who borrowed money to attend colleges that have since lost their certification or their eligibility to participate in the federal student aid program would have their debt canceled.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Keeping all options open, the USC freshman guard and Son of LeBron plans to enter the 2024 NBA Draft but also is maintaining college eligibility and entering the transfer portal.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
People with aid eligibility questions should call (858) 715-2255 as soon as possible.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
These programs can provide significant savings, especially for those who meet certain eligibility criteria.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Eligibility Criteria for Small Business Grants Grant eligibility criteria vary widely depending on the provider and the nature of the grant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Eligibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eligibility. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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