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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Olwan, who scored a phenomenal hat-trick in a 3-0 win against Oman to seal Jordan’s qualification for the World Cup, held up a No 11 shirt as a tribute to team-mate Yazan Al-Naimat.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Haddad said the qualification offers an opportunity for the world to see a different side of Jordan, a nation often overshadowed by regional conflicts.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026
With Garden Springs finishing in 2029 and additional lots still in development, families who start the qualification process now could see homes become available over a multi-year window.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The reporting team, led by editor Lois Norder, then researched the qualifications of the nearly 300 practitioners identified at the clinics, storefronts and mobile services.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Haddad said the qualification offers an opportunity for the world to see a different side of Jordan, a nation often overshadowed by regional conflicts.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026
With Garden Springs finishing in 2029 and additional lots still in development, families who start the qualification process now could see homes become available over a multi-year window.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The reporting team, led by editor Lois Norder, then researched the qualifications of the nearly 300 practitioners identified at the clinics, storefronts and mobile services.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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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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