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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Managing his nation in a World Cup qualification play-off less than two weeks prior to his death, having stayed in the role despite health issues, spoke to his lifelong association with the sport.
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Cologne eased its Bundesliga relegation worries on Sunday, Stuttgart took another step toward Champions League qualification and Freiburg defeated Mainz 1-0 away in a duel between European contenders.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Dolton interim fire Chief Quentin ‘Q’ Curtis has agreed to take leave from his position as the Village Board faces concerns from firefighters about his qualifications and equipment issues.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Bondi cut off the American Bar Association’s access to judicial nominees for the first time in 72 years, depriving the Senate of an independent opinion on their qualifications.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Cologne eased its Bundesliga relegation worries on Sunday, Stuttgart took another step toward Champions League qualification and Freiburg defeated Mainz 1-0 away in a duel between European contenders.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Dolton interim fire Chief Quentin ‘Q’ Curtis has agreed to take leave from his position as the Village Board faces concerns from firefighters about his qualifications and equipment issues.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Bondi cut off the American Bar Association’s access to judicial nominees for the first time in 72 years, depriving the Senate of an independent opinion on their qualifications.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 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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