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 involved in an important transfer window for RB Leipzig, who suffered a poor season last year and missed out on European qualification.
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
He was involved in an important transfer window for RB Leipzig, who suffered a poor season last year and missed out on European qualification.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The trans athlete competed in the Cayuga Duals, but only in the third varsity eight event, which is not factored into NCAA championship qualification.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
This project secures funding through the Critical Design Review phase, procurement of long lead material for qualification, and will enable increased and accelerated capacity for solid rocket motor production, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 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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