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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Morrison has already started his coaching qualifications.
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Scoring 24 goals and providing four assists as Osasuna finished ninth and only just missed out on European qualification to Rayo Vallecano, Budimir turns 34 on July 22 and can be picked up for a cut fee.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Venezuela currently sits five points off automatic qualification but could secure a place through a playoff.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
What about extra fees Too many management companies compete solely on price as opposed to service, qualifications, and reputation, and too often the base fee is over-emphasized.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Scoring 24 goals and providing four assists as Osasuna finished ninth and only just missed out on European qualification to Rayo Vallecano, Budimir turns 34 on July 22 and can be picked up for a cut fee.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Venezuela currently sits five points off automatic qualification but could secure a place through a playoff.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
What about extra fees Too many management companies compete solely on price as opposed to service, qualifications, and reputation, and too often the base fee is over-emphasized.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualification
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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