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
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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
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Recent Examples of qualification
One way for the committees not to have to deal with it, of course, would be to adhere to the rules and vote based simply on Tyrer’s impeccable on-field qualifications.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
No details on income qualifications or rents have been disclosed.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Krebs, a white woman, alleges that Grady, a Black man Whitmer named to lead the MSP in September 2023, pushed hiring and promotions on the basis of race and personal friendships, without giving adequate consideration to qualifications.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Candidates or their representatives can find more details and submit their relevant qualifications by clicking on this link.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
No details on income qualifications or rents have been disclosed.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Krebs, a white woman, alleges that Grady, a Black man Whitmer named to lead the MSP in September 2023, pushed hiring and promotions on the basis of race and personal friendships, without giving adequate consideration to qualifications.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Candidates or their representatives can find more details and submit their relevant qualifications by clicking on this link.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
Noun
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L3Harris is partnering with Bombardier, Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems and Korean Air to provide this advanced capability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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However, it is not only seen in the field as an innovation that not only increases the capabilities of VTOL aircraft, but also one that is scalable enough to produce a whole new family of drones.—
David Szondy
October 19,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eliminating needing to use a phone, as was the provision of convenience instructions, is aimed to increase the safety and efficiency of the delivery process, the company said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the shutdown standoff, congressional Democrats are holding out for certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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After all, members of the medical community spend years accumulating expertise.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The expertise and skills of health staff cannot be replaced overnight.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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This Epicka Universal Travel Adapter is a T+L favorite overall pick due to its four different plug types that are compatible with over 200 sockets worldwide and its ability to charge up to six devices at once.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Representatives for Bardot did not respond to PEOPLE's previous request for a comment on the actress's condition.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Balau Nath to erect the fort under the condition that the shadow of the fort must never cover Nath’s home.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Island of the Dolls Truly the stuff of Chucky nightmares, Mexico’s Island of the Dolls—La Isla de las Muñecas—amid the Xochimilco canals south of Mexico City is known for hundreds of dolls displayed throughout the island.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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And the public gets some wild movies and TV shows that would otherwise never get made, doing crazy-stupid stuff like recreating Napoleonic-era sea battles off the coast of the Galapagos.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Browns clearly need help at the wide receiver position, but Gabriel's arm talent has not stuck out much.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The supermodel sisters have been very vocal about Mohamed's culinary talents.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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