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as in capability
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the fashion firm was looking for an applicant who could list superior sewing skills among his or her qualifications
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
will give us his permission to go to the conference with the qualification that we make up the time later
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Recent Examples of qualification
Boeing's astronaut-carrying Starliner spacecraft is also capable of storing cargo within its crew cabin, but issues with the spacecraft during its crew flight test last summer have delayed its qualification to enter into the space station's official fleet.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Tottenham are 17th in the Premier League but off to the Champions League — and bizarrely, his board would have seen a trophy and qualification as entirely fair objectives.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The winner clinches automatic qualification for the prestigious European Champions League and the multimillion-dollar payout that comes with it.
—Alex Tabet, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The answer lies in understanding the unique qualification landscape created through formal education, certifications and experience.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Tottenham are 17th in the Premier League but off to the Champions League — and bizarrely, his board would have seen a trophy and qualification as entirely fair objectives.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The winner clinches automatic qualification for the prestigious European Champions League and the multimillion-dollar payout that comes with it.
—Alex Tabet, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The answer lies in understanding the unique qualification landscape created through formal education, certifications and experience.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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While Washington demands a total halt to Iran's enrichment capabilities, Tehran is vowing to continue its program regardless of any agreement.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The bank said the disruptions in search traffic are likely to become permanent as Google integrates full artificial intelligence search capabilities.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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For now, the massive bill extends most individual tax provisions of the TCJA, including its higher standard deduction and child tax credit and lower tax rates for many.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Because those provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025, about 6 in 10 filers would face a tax increase in 2026 without an extension of the law, according to an analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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Technical expertise, discovery and inventory tools, and project planning assistance from a commercial OpenJDK provider can significantly help secure and maintain executive support and ultimately impact a successful transition.—
Scott Sellers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Also, the competency required for someone to manage HOAs is very different than the expertise brokers must demonstrate.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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System requirements: Windows or macOS with an available USB 2.0 port or PlayStation 5 gaming console.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Mel Musto—Bloomberg/Getty Images The consequences of removing international students at Harvard could have long-term consequences on the U.S.’ ability to attract foreign talent—not only in higher education, but also in shaping its word-class research.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Compared to the Ratio Six, the Eight Series 2 offers the same 40-ounce batch size but some new programming and new technology—including the ability to optimize its brewing program for small batches of 20 ounces or less.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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Even though those scales adversely impact new players, new players are still subject to the conditions negotiated by their union with the league.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
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Jeffrey Zimmerman, an attorney with Zimmerman and Doering P.A. who represents KDR, told The Star in an email that pro-rated rent for May has been refunded to all tenants and deposits are being returned, regardless of the units’ conditions.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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The music supervisor turned me on to them, gave me a bunch of stuff.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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That leaves the only hassle being the loss of use of your car, and the need to keep it clean and empty (no keeping stuff in it, though even that can be handled.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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While the Clippers did get eliminated in the first round, adding a talent like LaMelo could change it all.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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