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

According to Géraldine Naja, ESA's director of space transportation, the vehicle's other remaining qualification tests aren't holding back its path to launch. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

This shift is coming amid changes to Companion Pass qualification requirements in general, as well as Southwest elite status. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Lower confidence, not lower qualifications While local office might be more attractive to women, the ambition gender gap persists. — Emma Schroeder, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

D’Agostini also submitted a letter to supervisors expressing his interest in the appointment and outlining his qualifications. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026