Thesaurus results for QUALIFICATION

qualification

noun

ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of qualification

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 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 See All Example Sentences for qualification

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Noun

Each ship comes with 16 missile launch cells, a Lockheed Martin SPY-7 radar, an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter, and other cutting-edge missile defense capabilities.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Nevertheless, for investors willing to develop that capability, international sourcing can create access to businesses that domestic-only buyers overlook.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of capability

Noun

Read that provision closely and mind its deadline, because the protection only lasts for a set window.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Before then, advocates are seeking reforms that would enable the city to rebid the contracts through the passage of a state bill, which would include provisions that protect employees in future agreements and prevent a school bus driver strike.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of provision

Noun

OpenAI said the partnership would bring different expertise and approaches to identifying weaknesses.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The entrepreneur built a media empire and has launched multiple brands based on her lifestyle and entertaining expertise.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

Engineers must account for personnel requirements alongside the submarine’s technical and operational systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
The procedural dispute centers on a requirement to distribute amendment text to circuit court clerks for public posting, which lawmakers retroactively repealed.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

That allowed the Dolphins to limit Maye’s ability to not just make off-schedule throws but really throw the ball downfield at a high clip during the first two quarters.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
In contrast, consciousness is the ability to feel pain, pleasure, love and have subjective experiences.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of ability

Noun

Testing will then progress through increasingly higher power levels, allowing engineers to evaluate the reactor core, instrumentation, and integrated systems under operating conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
More subpoenas were expected, according to the person who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the ongoing probe.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of condition

Noun

But Cathcarts can’t use the Flora stuff because they’re not supposed to know about the honey trap, not that Morgan knows that he is not supposed to know.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The everyday stuff could go surprisingly well today.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

Other Caller alumni suggested to Semafor that the recent pivot could threaten what in the last decade has become an important talent pipeline and incubator for the right.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The annual tribute dinner format will change, too, with host Guy Fieri celebrating two decades of Food Network talent that have shaped the festival.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

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