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 of qualification

• capability
• expertise
• ability
• credentials
• stuff
• talent
• goods

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

There’s also a supplier qualification workspace app for procurement teams to cut supplier risk and improve compliance. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

He’d long been talked about as the next German supercoach, having taken over Hoffenheim at 28 and saving them from relegation in his first season before leading them to Champions League qualification with back-to-back top four finishes. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The company is also working closely with customers to accelerate the qualification of critical components and manufacturing processes, ensuring that new production capabilities can be rapidly incorporated into ongoing aerospace programs. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

Argentina, the defending champion, has made a bright start to its 2026 World Cup campaign, securing qualification to the knockout stage with convincing wins in its first two group-stage matches. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing qualification

• paper qualification
• pre-qualification

Rhymes for qualification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

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)