eligibility

Everyday

Having the right to do or get something because you meet the rules, such as the right age, address or qualifications. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday and school life, eligibility rules decide who can join a team, enter a competition, get free school meals or vote. In forms, «check your eligibility» means see if you qualify. Phrases: «eligibility for», «eligibility rules», «check eligibility».

Examples

• Check the eligibility rules before you enter the competition. tree →
• Age is one condition for eligibility to vote. tree →
• Your eligibility for free school meals depends on family income. tree →
• The coach checked each player's eligibility for the under-11 team. tree →
• Living in the town is needed for eligibility for the library card. tree →
• Eligibility for the prize was limited to pupils under 12. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: eligible (allowed or qualified). Spelling: «-ibility». In maths word problems, eligibility rules are conditions: check each person against every rule (for example age ≤ 11 and lives in the town).