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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
Pelley derided any qualifications either Weiss or Bilton had to manage the show, and demanded an explanation for why his colleagues were fired.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 June 2026
And, depending on the loan product and borrower qualifications, some ARM rates may already be below the 6% threshold, meaning that this could be a good time to consider one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
With a delay of that mission now likely, the development and qualification timeline for the crew-capable Blue Moon MK2 may now slip as well.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Applicants are no longer simply presenting their qualifications.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 June 2026
And, depending on the loan product and borrower qualifications, some ARM rates may already be below the 6% threshold, meaning that this could be a good time to consider one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
With a delay of that mission now likely, the development and qualification timeline for the crew-capable Blue Moon MK2 may now slip as well.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Applicants are no longer simply presenting their qualifications.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for qualification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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Advanced radar and air-defense capabilities have become essential as naval forces face increasingly challenging aerial threats.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Supplying the army from the sea In 1775, American ground forces managed to lay siege to the British army in Boston, but Washington needed provisions and military stores to sustain pressure on this key commercial hub.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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This process requires extensive hand labor and expertise, as the end result will be visible in the car’s appearance.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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During a press conference on May 28, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Office outlined their preparations for the tournament, and where their expertise could be needed.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Under Florida law, any attorney in good standing is eligible to serve as a guardian ad litem in family court without any further requirements.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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While the company did not disclose the exact flight time beyond saying it was completed in just over six hours, the route highlights the aircraft’s ability to connect North America and Europe at high speed.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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But its most potent advantage is undoubtedly its ability to engender fearsome loyalty from many young Lebanese Shia Muslims.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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People who have medical conditions that cause bleeding or open sores can also be vulnerable to infection.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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That's the stuff that fuels me, that's what keeps me up at night and excited for the next day.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The contractor hasn't signed off on final stuff.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Sports-loving Kim has re-committed to developing athletic talent as a tool to promote North Korea internationally, according to a report by South Korea’s Unification Ministry.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Fans and former costars alike flooded social media with outpourings of appreciation for his talent and grief at his death.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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