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eligible: Meaning and Definition of
el•i•gi•ble
Pronunciation: (el'i-ju-bul), [key]
— adj.
- fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: to marry an eligible bachelor.
- meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified.
- legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office: eligible for the presidency.
- a person or thing that is eligible: Among the eligibles, only a few are running for office.
See also:
- eligible (Thesaurus)
