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

But there is a feeling Everton left something on the 2025-26 table, particularly with European qualification at one point a distinct possibility. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026

There are no minimum-inning qualifications for the Cy Young Award or any other particular qualifications. —Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Angst earned his undergraduate pilot training in 2022 before achieving his pilot initial qualification in 2024. —Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 25 May 2026

Freelancers who want to use the site to find moving jobs simply post a profile that states their qualifications, rates and availability. —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 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)