Passing
Passing noun - Success in satisfying a test or requirement.
Qualifying is a synonym for passing. In some cases you can use "Qualifying" instead a noun "Passing".
Qualifying
Qualifying noun - Success in satisfying a test or requirement.
Both words in one sentence
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Healing people in the game is a matter of pushing the left mouse button, but qualifying as a medic requires sitting through and passing 3 tests on first aid.
Source: I Know Mortal Kombat -
Even though he is heir to the throne, Prince Charles refused to take up his honorary Colonelcy of The Parachute regiment without passing first P company, the qualifying training to be a paratrooper.
Source: Warrior Prince
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