qualification

noun

qual·i·fi·ca·tion | \ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of qualification

1 : a restriction in meaning or application : a limiting modification this statement stands without qualification

2a obsolete : nature

3a : 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

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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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Victor Montagliani, the Canadian who leads the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football, wants them to take three of the six qualification slots reserved for the region. — Rob Harris And Graham Dunbar, The Christian Science Monitor, "US, Canada, Mexico win joint 2026 World Cup bid," 13 June 2018 Russia 🇷🇺 Gifted automatic qualification as the home team, this turgid squad are a good bet to be worst hosts since Seth MacFarlane at the 2013 Oscars. — Roger Bennett, GQ, "Un-American Football: Your Guide to Enjoying This Yankee-Free World Cup," 12 June 2018 Earlier this year the village sought interest from developers, with five companies submitting qualifications. — Mike Nolan, Daily Southtown, "3 firms compete to develop state-owned site in Tinley Park," 13 July 2018 With that greater certainty also comes greater leeway to hire those with scant qualifications. — Joe Davidson, Washington Post, "Trump order risks ‘politicization’ of administrative judiciary," 13 July 2018 Mayor Ron Morrison pushed for the city to issue a request for proposals and qualifications. — David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, "National City to move forward with plans for community gardens," 12 July 2018 More than half of young Germans take an apprenticeship qualification. — The Economist, "A welcome upgrade to apprenticeships," 12 July 2018 Hakimi is a Morocco international with 13 caps under his belt, with his only goal for the Lions of the Atlas coming in a 6-0 win over Mali during the qualification phase of the 2018 World Cup. — SI.com, "Borussia Dortmund Signs Achraf Hakimi From Real Madrid on 2-Year Loan," 11 July 2018 Those inquiries led to a demotion at ASU, and Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio called for the end of his contract, saying officials were misled about Whitaker's qualifications. — Jason Pohl, azcentral, "Phoenix police to undergo up to $450K implicit bias and cultural competency training," 5 July 2018

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