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

Synonyms of qualification

• capability
• expertise
• ability
• credentials
• stuff
• talent
• goods

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 on the Web

In 1994, Brazil needed two late goals against Uruguay to scrape a qualification spot at the last. —Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025

The qualification marked an important point in the development of the reusable Neutron rocket, which is the world’s largest carbon-composite launch vehicle. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025

Reuters reported on Thursday that the Senate Judiciary Committee had received a copy of Halligan's 28-page questionnaire laying out her background and qualifications. —Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 Dec. 2025

Previous ticket ballots were blind as the qualification period had not even been completed and the draw was yet to take place. —James Robson, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing qualification

• paper qualification
• pre-qualification

Rhymes for qualification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

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)