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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The race was a qualification event for the world championships later this year, with the top three finishers slated to represent the US in Copenhagen, Denmark, in September.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
When your only job is to make sure money goes to others who are doing hard work, fiscal accountability and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars is the only job qualification.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Miami-Dade commissioners on Tuesday voted to widen the pool of people who could be hired as the county’s top watchdog, ending a requirement for a legal or law enforcement background in favor of a broader set of qualifications that includes government administrative experience.
—Douglas Hanks
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
For years, the Minnesota autism program did not involve verification of such basic information as phone numbers, websites and qualifications.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
When your only job is to make sure money goes to others who are doing hard work, fiscal accountability and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars is the only job qualification.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Miami-Dade commissioners on Tuesday voted to widen the pool of people who could be hired as the county’s top watchdog, ending a requirement for a legal or law enforcement background in favor of a broader set of qualifications that includes government administrative experience.
—Douglas Hanks
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
For years, the Minnesota autism program did not involve verification of such basic information as phone numbers, websites and qualifications.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 5 Mar. 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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