Synonyms of qualification

qualification

noun

ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capability
• expertise
• ability
• credentials
• stuff
• talent
• goods
• aptitude
• competence
• competency
• proficiency
• capacity
• facility
• knack
• gift
• mastery
• fitness
• speciality
• suitability
• potentiality
• specialty
• mastership
• flair
• endowment
• faculty
• know-how
• command
• specialism
• forte
• genius
• suitableness
• strong suit
• long suit
• métier
• makings

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provision
• requirement
• condition
• stipulation
• contingency
• exception
• reservation
• proviso
• terms
• modification
• if
• exemption
• restriction
• prerequisite
• limitation
• requisite
• precondition
• necessity
• must
• essential
• strings
• demand
• need

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of qualification

The filing adds important qualifications to Spinnova’s growing list of fashion partnerships. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Non-Natives always seem overconfident of their qualifications for asking questions about our authenticity. — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

However, that qualification hardly addresses the privacy concerns. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that some current and former BOP staffers have been raising questions about Smith's qualifications and about how certain BOP government contracts were awarded. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026