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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He was hired as an interim in March, delivered qualification for the Champions League, and got the job on a permanent basis.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This was at a time when Wittgenstein knew little philosophy and had no qualifications except an engineering diploma from Berlin and an undistinguished school record.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
With qualification already within sight, Tuchel is expected to rotate his squad slightly, but Bayern’s depth means quality remains across every position.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
One way for the committees not to have to deal with it, of course, would be to adhere to the rules and vote based simply on Tyrer’s impeccable on-field qualifications.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This was at a time when Wittgenstein knew little philosophy and had no qualifications except an engineering diploma from Berlin and an undistinguished school record.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
With qualification already within sight, Tuchel is expected to rotate his squad slightly, but Bayern’s depth means quality remains across every position.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
One way for the committees not to have to deal with it, of course, would be to adhere to the rules and vote based simply on Tyrer’s impeccable on-field qualifications.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualification
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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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