qualification

noun

qual·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: a restriction in meaning or application : a limiting modification

this statement stands without qualification

2

a

obsolete : nature

b

archaic : characteristic

3

a

: a quality or skill that fits a person (as for an office)

the applicant with the best qualifications

b

: a condition or standard that must be complied with (as for the attainment of a privilege)

a qualification for membership

Synonyms

• capability
• credentials
• goods
• stuff

Examples of qualification in a Sentence

She is finishing up her qualification in marketing.

He is studying for his teaching qualification.

Students working towards their qualifications.

Recent Examples on the Web

The few therapists who do meet those qualifications often have workloads already stretched by the pandemic, with waitlists not uncommon. —Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024

Xi’an, with a population of about 13 million, will remove all restrictions on residential property purchases and no longer review the qualifications of homebuyers for both first and second homes, a statement on the local government’s website showed Thursday afternoon. —Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 9 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing qualification

• paper qualification
• pre-qualification

Kids Definition

qualification

noun

qual·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌkwäl-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or an instance of qualifying

2

: the state of being qualified

3

a

: a special skill, knowledge, or ability that fits a person for a particular work or position

b

: a condition that must be met (as to gain a privilege)