1 In other words, once we have our x scale, we also know our y scale for a map segment. 2  Rhumb lines are straight segments-The easiest way to understand a rhumb line is to imagine you are sailing a ship. 3  If you point your ship on a compass heading and go forward, you are traveling a rhumb line.
â¢ QUALIFYING (noun). The noun QUALIFYING has 2 senses: 1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase. 2. success in satisfying a test or requirement. Familiarity information: QUALIFYING used as a noun is rare. Dictionary entry details.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  qualify, measure up(verb) prove capable or fit; meet requirements. 2  qualify(verb) pronounce fit or able. 3  qualify, restrict(verb) make more specific. 4  qualify, dispose(verb) make fit or prepared. Your education qualifies you for this job. stipulate, qualify, condition, specify(verb) specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement.