qualification

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

|Updated on: 9 Jun 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

The country has become accustomed to World Cup qualification since the 1982 failure and there is a desire to see more appearances in the knockout stage.

— john duerden, chicagotribune.com, "World Cup Coutdown: Son to lead South Korea redemption after 2014 shortcomings," 5 June 2018
Continental Roots The story of Morocco’s successful qualification is perhaps the best modern illustration of how nations have turned to a global diaspora to achieve success in soccer.

— tariq panja, New York Times, "In Morocco, an Imported Team for the World Cup," 5 June 2018
They're accused of designing Verruckt without qualifications or regard to rider safety.

— steve vockrodt, kansascity, "Schlitterbahn death case expands with 2 maintenance workers charged, focus on brakes," 30 May 2018
Matheus Leist – Last year’s Freedom 100 winner was fast during qualifications and ran a great smart race all day.

— rob peeters, Indianapolis Star, "How every driver finished in the 2018 Indy 500 field," 27 May 2018
For 100-mile races like the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc or Hardrock 100, which impose strict qualification requirements, the female percentage rarely makes it past 10 percent or 15 percent, respectively.

— stephanie case, Outside Online, "Op-Ed: We Need to Fix Ultrarunning's Gender Problem," 25 May 2018
Questions immediately swirled over Conte’s qualifications.

— Washington Post, "Italy steps toward populist government as Conte gets mandate," 23 May 2018
O'Connell, also a Louisville native, also questioned Ackerson's qualifications, noting he's never served as a judge or a prosecutor.

— matthew glowicki, The Courier-Journal, "Mike O'Connell wins Jefferson County attorney Democratic primary race," 22 May 2018
Even then, companies are having a hard time finding people who have qualifications ranging from the right skills and work ethic to being able to pass a drug test.

— lynn brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, "Economists back what business owners know: Good workers now harder to come by," 21 May 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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