Thesaurus results for QUALIFICATION

qualification

noun

ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of qualification

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 Not through luck or instinct but through a selection process that separated qualifications from disposition and valued both. — Ed Brzychcy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 In the next four years, new players will emerge and get tested during the qualification process for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, plus the 2028 Copa America and the 2027 and 2029 Concacaf Gold Cups. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026 Marsch will be involved in the coaching staff for Canada’s under-20 team in their pursuit of Olympics qualification later this month. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 7 July 2026 The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday provisionally lifted its ban on Russian athletes in global sports, paving the way for the return of Russians at the Olympics as qualification for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles is underway. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualification

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Noun

The Red Sox continue to find ways to win without Willson Contreras — who is serving a five-game suspension — and with a roster full of Triple-A and utility players filling roles and playing to their capabilities.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Exact charge times are still a bit variable, with McMurtry citing anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes to go from 20% to 95%, depending on the ambient temperature and the capability of the charger.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Definition of capability

Noun

For decades, the Supreme Court had all but ignored the 2nd Amendment, viewing it as a somewhat outdated provision involving militias, akin to the 3rd Amendment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The success of that provision depends on whether these local communities decide to build, though.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of provision

Noun

Another commenter argued Russia may have built on legacy Soviet-era expertise in single-crystal production rather than relying entirely on new foreign technology.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
It’s gotten narrower and, on the calls still left to them, requires considerably more expertise, judgment and decision-making skill.

— Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

With low maintenance requirements and fast turnaround, Gripen provides an advanced and cost-effective fighter capability that is easy to operate and maintain, according to the company.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
DAFs carry no legal payout requirement — the dollars are irrevocably committed to charity, but on no particular schedule.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The Warriors will likely ask Lendeborg to defend multiple positions during the regular season, and those block were an encouraging sign of his ability to do just that.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of ability

Noun

Researchers don’t know yet what exactly causes MS, a condition that is estimated to affect 1 million people in the country.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Sessions generally run 60 to 90 minutes depending on the dog’s size, coat type and condition.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of condition

Noun

At 15 years old, Boubacar Sidibe already had a good grip on this firefighting stuff at Monday's first day of camp.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
The Five Star Weekend (Peacock) Jennifer Garner’s new series, The Five Star Weekend, based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, is about a woman who invites friends from her past to visit her luxury Nantucket estate for a weekend of girl stuff.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Influencers under Kyle Hjelmeseth’s talent management firm build their Instagram presence on lived experience.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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