having elements or qualities mixed in proper or suitable proportions; especially made less severe; "justice moderated with mercy";
restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man'' in `a tall man'');
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task; "many qualified applicants for the job";
limited or restricted; not absolute; "gave only qualified approval";
holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill; "a registered pharmacist"; "a registered hospital";
