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

Programs once reserved for the truly poor and disabled have steadily broadened their qualification criteria. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

This year alone, five children from Ebony have gone on to the British Racing School, the National Stud and the National Horse Racing College to get their qualifications as a groom to work in the equine industry. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

In some cases, these medicines are prescribed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants with psychiatric qualifications, but most are written by primary care providers, who are not specialists in mental health. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Of the more than 50 use cases identified during process qualification, the team prioritized only those that could be automated with high accuracy, because the processes were sensitive and the cost of an incorrect AI decision was steep. — Rajesh Gharpure, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026