Answer: qualifying

AnswerCrossword Clue
qualifying(of a word or phrase) Attribute a quality to (another word, esp. a preceding noun)
qualifyingMake (something extreme or undesirable) less severe or extreme
qualifyingOfficially recognize or establish (someone) as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity
qualifyingMake (a statement or assertion) less absolute; add reservations to
qualifyingBecome eligible for a competition or its final rounds, by reaching a certain standard or defeating a competitor
qualifyingAlter the strength or flavor of (something, esp. a liquid)
qualifyingMake (someone) competent or knowledgeable enough to do something
qualifyingBe entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition
qualifyingBecome officially recognized as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity by satisfying the relevant conditions or requirements, typically by undertaking a course of study and passing examinations
qualifyingQUALIFY, to be eligible after having the necessary requirements
qualifyingAttribute a specified quality to something; describe something as
qualifyingBe or make properly entitled to be classed in a particular way