Eligibility is a term used to describe the criteria that must be met in order to be considered for a job or other opportunity. APPROPRIATENESS (15 letters) refers to whether or not an individual is suitable for the position, FITNESS (7 letters) is a measure of physical and mental health, ABILITY (7 letters) is the capacity to do something, and QUALIFICATION (13 letters) is the possession of the necessary skills and knowledge. All of these terms are related to eligibility and are important factors in determining if someone is eligible for a job or other opportunity.