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
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.
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Last November in Tirana, during a trip where England completed a flawless qualification campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania, Tuchel was asked to reflect on his time with England.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The squad has seen more than a dozen coaches come and go since 2010, including a qualification for Brazil 2014 that nearly ended in tragedy before a goal by the United States rescued the Mexican team and sealed its admission into the tournament.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Norway breezed through qualification for the tournament, scoring 37 goals and conceding only five – Haaland scored an astounding 16 of those.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
There was so much more to this great man, beginning with his primary qualification for his job — a wealth of knowledge about the game.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The squad has seen more than a dozen coaches come and go since 2010, including a qualification for Brazil 2014 that nearly ended in tragedy before a goal by the United States rescued the Mexican team and sealed its admission into the tournament.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Norway breezed through qualification for the tournament, scoring 37 goals and conceding only five – Haaland scored an astounding 16 of those.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
There was so much more to this great man, beginning with his primary qualification for his job — a wealth of knowledge about the game.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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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)
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