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

b archaic : characteristic

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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Her research apparently focuses on making employee behavior more sustainable for the environment, and she's worked extensively as a consultant since gaining her prestigious qualification. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Jude Law’s New Wife, Phillipa Coan, Wants to Tackle Climate Change," 2 May 2019 The acting chief of the Federal Aviation Administration has told lawmakers there were no systemic problems with the qualifications of key agency staff who helped establish pilot-training mandates for Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 MAX jet. — Andy Pasztor, WSJ, "FAA Disputes Allegations of Staffers’ Lapses on 737 MAX Training," 5 Apr. 2019 The qualifications required included being an electrician and having the refrigerant certifications. — Donna Kiesling, Post-Tribune, "Ivy Tech helps steelworkers learn while they earn," 21 June 2018 Japan manager Akira Nishino expressed his regret for instructing his side to resort to a farcical plan in order to secure qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup. — SI.com, "Akira Nishino Laments 'Regrettable' Ploy After Japan Seal Controversial Passage Into Last 16," 28 June 2018 Securing Champions League qualification is now the priority for Chelsea with any prospect of successfully defending the title evaporating long ago with leader Manchester City 19 points ahead of the champions. — USA TODAY, "Hazard lifts Chelsea gloom with double in win over West Brom," 12 Feb. 2018 Admitting students with academic qualifications significantly below those of their peers puts them at a disadvantage, whatever their race. — Heather Mac Donald, WSJ, "Diversity Delusions at North Carolina," 10 Feb. 2019 Netflix’s new four-part adaptation, a coproduction with the BBC that starts streaming on December 23, also comes with qualifications. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, "Netflix’s Watership Down Is Not (Really) for Kids—And That’s a Good Thing," 22 Dec. 2018 Others arrive with professional qualifications and slot into the community's middle class. — Neil Shaw, Fox News, "South African white enclave tests e-currency to stand apart," 16 July 2018

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