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as in capabilities
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 provisions
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 qualifications
The searchable and sortable IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications helps taxpayers find a tax return preparer with specific qualifications.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The short answer is that the IRS Fresh Start program's core qualifications haven't fundamentally changed for 2026.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Meta-analytic research on applicant attraction and job choice consistently finds that recruiting outcomes are shaped not just by qualifications, but by how candidates present themselves.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Miller offered an amendment to the bill to make some changes to the fee rate charges and duplex qualifications.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The protagonist, McTeague (Gibson Gowland) is a scuffling American naïf, a California miner who, seeking better prospects, learns dentistry from an itinerant practitioner and, without any formal qualifications, starts a practice in San Francisco.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
While requirements vary across lenders, here are some of the general guidelines for the minimum qualifications a borrower must meet to refinance.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Those were among multiple other apparent mistruths and exaggerations about his background and qualifications.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The short answer is that the IRS Fresh Start program's core qualifications haven't fundamentally changed for 2026.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Meta-analytic research on applicant attraction and job choice consistently finds that recruiting outcomes are shaped not just by qualifications, but by how candidates present themselves.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Miller offered an amendment to the bill to make some changes to the fee rate charges and duplex qualifications.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The protagonist, McTeague (Gibson Gowland) is a scuffling American naïf, a California miner who, seeking better prospects, learns dentistry from an itinerant practitioner and, without any formal qualifications, starts a practice in San Francisco.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
While requirements vary across lenders, here are some of the general guidelines for the minimum qualifications a borrower must meet to refinance.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Those were among multiple other apparent mistruths and exaggerations about his background and qualifications.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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With minimal task-specific data, new capabilities can reportedly be learned and deployed within hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hamas is seemingly rebuilding its military capabilities, including its tunnel infrastructure damaged by Israeli airstrikes, and bringing in new cash that pays its fighters and hires new recruits.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Jan. 2026
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There are many other provisions in the new law that affect everything from interest on new car purchases to new tax breaks for seniors and parents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Going into effect on October 10, 1967, the treaty was a legal framework for space law that banned the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, limited military activities on celestial bodies and provided provisions that exploration of space should benefit mankind.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Designed with people of all abilities in mind, INCLŪSIV prioritizes adaptive equipment that supports both physical and mental wellness — especially for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges.—
Alexa Stone
January 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Transit Alliance estimates that, in Miami-Dade alone, parking requirements mandate roughly a half-million more parking spaces than are actually needed.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The law was never intended to punish disaster victims, and rigid interpretations that ignore real-world rebuilding requirements undermine both equity and public trust.—
Jeffrey Prang,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cancellations at the Atlanta airport More than 10,000 flights across the country have been canceled as airports manage the harsh conditions caused by the storm.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Robert had been invited to climb it as part of the building’s official public opening, but conditions were far worse that day, with rain and heavy winds – making his climb four hours long, compared to Honnold’s one and a half hours.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2025
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