eligibility
noun/ˌɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #5,668 most common English word
Meaning
the state of meeting the necessary conditions to qualify for something.
Example sentence
You must check your eligibility before applying for the scholarship.
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