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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Public Investigator looks into the legal protections and qualifications for emotional support animals in Wisconsin.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Other characters include Detrick (Melvin Gregg), Adelola (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Adam (Alex Adelman) and Nicole (Ramona Young) and Travis (Eric Rahill) all of whom are drafted as volunteer reporters for the Truth Teller and none of whom have any qualifications for the job.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This summer, Indian space minister Jitendra Singh noted that development of the Gaganyaan ground support hardware and launch vehicle is about 90% complete, with only the final phases of qualification remaining.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and years of experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Other characters include Detrick (Melvin Gregg), Adelola (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Adam (Alex Adelman) and Nicole (Ramona Young) and Travis (Eric Rahill) all of whom are drafted as volunteer reporters for the Truth Teller and none of whom have any qualifications for the job.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This summer, Indian space minister Jitendra Singh noted that development of the Gaganyaan ground support hardware and launch vehicle is about 90% complete, with only the final phases of qualification remaining.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and years of experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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