Synonyms of qualification

qualification

noun

ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

as in capability

a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job

the fashion firm was looking for an applicant who could list superior sewing skills among his or her qualifications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capability
• expertise
• ability
• credentials
• stuff
• talent
• goods
• aptitude
• competence
• competency
• proficiency
• capacity
• facility
• knack
• gift
• mastery
• fitness
• speciality
• suitability
• potentiality
• specialty
• mastership
• flair
• endowment
• faculty
• know-how
• command
• specialism
• forte
• genius
• suitableness
• strong suit
• long suit
• métier
• makings

2

as in provision

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends

will give us his permission to go to the conference with the qualification that we make up the time later

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provision
• requirement
• condition
• stipulation
• contingency
• exception
• reservation
• proviso
• terms
• modification
• if
• exemption
• restriction
• prerequisite
• limitation
• requisite
• precondition
• necessity
• must
• essential
• strings
• demand
• need

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of qualification

The qualifications themselves are relatively straightforward. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Among the qualifications the state is asking for are professional experience in auditing, investigations, law enforcement or program integrity. — Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Shea notes that festival qualification is not new for the Academy. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The comments express strong criticism of Lauren Boebert, focusing on her behavior and perceived lack of qualifications. — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026