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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
Another area for improvement in this debut tournament is that its qualification system leaves out some of the world’s current best teams.
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Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Funding applications for Measure L were scored by several factors such as budget, outcomes, impact, staffing qualifications and program design, according to a city staff report.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
After much debate about qualification rules and player overload due to an ever-expanding FIFA calendar, 32 of the best club teams in the world will vie for supremacy over the next month, with the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
These are adjustable and qualify for this promo as long as your bet meets the minimum odds qualifications.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Funding applications for Measure L were scored by several factors such as budget, outcomes, impact, staffing qualifications and program design, according to a city staff report.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
After much debate about qualification rules and player overload due to an ever-expanding FIFA calendar, 32 of the best club teams in the world will vie for supremacy over the next month, with the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
These are adjustable and qualify for this promo as long as your bet meets the minimum odds qualifications.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
Noun
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Certainly their general partners, Russia and China, have immense cyber capability.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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Iran has proved willing to target countries with stronger cyber capabilities than itself, according to a 2024 threat assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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This is not an option for small businesses that rely on the tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The provision O’Brien refers to in his letter, if passed, would place a 10-year moratorium on state and local AI legislation; that is to say, non-federal governments in the U.S. would be barred from enacting and enforcing laws related to AI, its risks or its further development.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Whatever your need, financial advisors can provide valuable expertise and experience.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Composting: Level up your gardening expertise by recycling your yard waste.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Instead, the vote was based mainly on a presentation by Lyn Redwood, the former head of a group founded by Kennedy that has lobbied against vaccine authorizations and requirements.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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To choose a floor plan that works for your family now—and ten years from now—experts recommend considering key factors such as lifestyle needs, site-specific restrictions, storage requirements, long-term family planning, and budget constraints.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Historians say white lawmakers in the post-war South sought to enshrine their ability to keep Black men from voting by barring federal forces from bolstering the local militias that protected them.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The woman was listed in stable condition at an area hospital, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2025
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The remaining 30% comes from the quality and condition of the facilities.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Moving is consistently considered one of the most stressful life events, and a lot of this has to do with the sheer amount of stuff involved.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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There would be nightclub stuff happening in the evenings.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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The real turning point for the contest came in 2001, when Kobayashi — who rose to fame eating 16 bowls of ramen in an hour on a TV show in his native Japan — first brought his talents to Coney Island.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Beyond his talent, Jake is a great teammate and leader.—
Noah Perkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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