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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After the vote, supervisors directed county staff to outline qualifications for the next sheriff, including San Mateo County residency, professional law enforcement certification, and experience managing correctional facilities and department budgets, among other requirements.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Parent demand for the universal program was much higher, so, to meet it, the province took shortcuts, such as lowering educator qualifications and relying on for-profit providers of questionable quality.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
For years, the Transportation Department has tried to grow the force for the career, which comes with high pay but also high stress and tough qualifications.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
One monitor would display bullet points -- no more than five -- describing a candidate's qualifications, while a second screen would be loaded up with video clips of his or her recent TV appearances.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Parent demand for the universal program was much higher, so, to meet it, the province took shortcuts, such as lowering educator qualifications and relying on for-profit providers of questionable quality.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
For years, the Transportation Department has tried to grow the force for the career, which comes with high pay but also high stress and tough qualifications.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
One monitor would display bullet points -- no more than five -- describing a candidate's qualifications, while a second screen would be loaded up with video clips of his or her recent TV appearances.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualification
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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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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