qualification

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

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Examples: qualification in a Sentence

Definition of qualification

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

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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.

Recent Examples of qualification from the Web

And in the Trump era, The Rock’s complete lack of conventional qualifications for the job isn’t so daunting.

— ed kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "The Rock Rules Out 2020 Run," 12 July 2018
Despite debate and opposition, not everyone's attacking Kavanaugh as a biased jurist, or one without academic, intellectual, or personal qualifications for the job.

— celeste katz, Glamour, "Here's Where Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Stands on Key Women's Issues," 11 July 2018
Arcidiacono shows that, after narrowing down applicants to those with the strongest objective academic qualifications, Asian Americans were far more likely than blacks or Hispanics to receive a low personality score from admissions officers.

— alia wong, The Atlantic, "Harvard's Impossible Personality Test," 19 June 2018
Three nominees have withdrawn because of a lack of qualifications and their inability to gain enough support of enough Republicans to pass through the Senate.

— NBC News, "McConnell's push on judges gives GOP something to tout in November," 7 May 2018
Some with income qualifications have low down payment requirements and don’t require mortgage insurance.

— michele lerner, The Seattle Times, "Financial planning now can help reduce anxiety of buying a home," 10 Feb. 2018
Goins-Perkins reviewed the application and found that Perkins met all of the qualifications for the job.

— daniel bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bice: Former Milwaukee County transit manager says she was ordered to lie to Dontre Hamilton's brother about job," 2 Feb. 2018
Because each of the contracts is expected to cost more than $300,000, parish officials sought statements of qualifications from engineering firms specifically for this work.

— drew broach, NOLA.com, "For 2 big road projects, Jefferson Parish Council picks top-ranked engineers -- not top donors," 12 Jan. 2018
The national team first gained recognition in 2008, rising from lowly Division 5 to the cusp of qualification for the World Cup in 2011.

— The Economist, "Afghanistan’s passion for cricket reaches fever pitch," 14 June 2018

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First Known Use of qualification

1538

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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qualification Synonyms

Synonyms

capability, credentials, goods, stuff;

ability, capacity, competence, competency, facility, faculty;

aptitude, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent;

forte, long suit, métier (also metier), specialty, strong suit;

fitness, suitability, suitableness;

makings, potentiality;

QUALIFICATION Defined for English Language Learners

qualification

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Definition of qualification for English Language Learners

: a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity
: something that is necessary in order for you to do, have, or be a part of something
: something that is added to a statement to limit or change its effect or meaning

QUALIFICATION Defined for Kids

qualification

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

Definition of qualification for Students

1 : a special skill, knowledge, or ability that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

She has the qualifications for teaching.

2 : a condition or requirement that must be met

What are the qualifications for membership?

3 : something that is added to a statement to limit or change its meaning

I agree without qualification.

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