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
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Elsewhere, the International Olympic Committee has decided to allow global federations that govern a variety of sports to create their respective eligibility rules.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Researchers have found that SNAP’s work requirements have pared back eligibility without any measurable increase in labor force participation.
—Colin Gordon, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The window to withdraw from the NBA Draft and maintain collegiate eligibility was 10:59 p.m.
—Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2025
Can people who do not meet the new eligibility criteria still get a Covid-19 shot for themselves or their kids?
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Researchers have found that SNAP’s work requirements have pared back eligibility without any measurable increase in labor force participation.
—Colin Gordon, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The window to withdraw from the NBA Draft and maintain collegiate eligibility was 10:59 p.m.
—Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2025
Can people who do not meet the new eligibility criteria still get a Covid-19 shot for themselves or their kids?
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for eligibility
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“Eligibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eligibility. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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