Sekirov Dictionary

habilitate

verb5

  1. To enable one to function in a given manner; to make one capable of performing a given function or of conducting something; to make one fit to fulfill a given purpose or competent to act within a particular role.
  2. To qualify oneself, through a demonstration of ability, to function in a certain capacity or to act within a certain role.
  3. In European institutions of higher education, to qualify as an instructor or professor, usually by defending a dissertation or similar project.
  4. (figurative, old-fashioned) To clothe.
  5. (US) To supply money to work a mine.

adjective1

  1. (no longer used) Qualified or entitled.
forms

habilitated · habilitating · habilitates · more habilitate · most habilitate

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