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
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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
Poston wants the playoff-qualification system changed so that teams that deserve to be in the playoffs get into the playoffs.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
One monitor would display bullet points -- no more than five -- describing a candidate's qualifications, while a second screen would be loaded up with video clips of his or her recent TV appearances.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
This was at a time when Wittgenstein knew little philosophy and had no qualifications except an engineering diploma from Berlin and an undistinguished school record.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
With qualification already within sight, Tuchel is expected to rotate his squad slightly, but Bayern’s depth means quality remains across every position.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
One monitor would display bullet points -- no more than five -- describing a candidate's qualifications, while a second screen would be loaded up with video clips of his or her recent TV appearances.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
This was at a time when Wittgenstein knew little philosophy and had no qualifications except an engineering diploma from Berlin and an undistinguished school record.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
With qualification already within sight, Tuchel is expected to rotate his squad slightly, but Bayern’s depth means quality remains across every position.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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The contracts are a significant step in broadening the hypersonic weapon options for the Pentagon which seeks to field more affordable strike capabilities, reported The Jerusalem Post.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the best offense in the league rolls into town, and Denver’s own offense hasn’t quite shown the consistent capability to win in a shootout (last Sunday notwithstanding).—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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But one of the first provisions to take effect under the law removes SNAP eligibility for most refugees, asylum seekers, trafficking and domestic violence victims, and other legal immigrants.—
Renuka Rayasam,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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In an email, Zell told CNN that the bonus fee provision was canceled in accordance with US law.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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After all, members of the medical community spend years accumulating expertise.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The expertise and skills of health staff cannot be replaced overnight.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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His ability to attract top older notables is remarkable.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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But her world is shaken once more when another person with the same ability appears… a man who police believe is responsible for causing the earthquake that destroyed their town.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Path of destruction In the Caribbean, hotter-than-average waters paired with minimally disruptive winds higher in the atmosphere to create the perfect fuel and prime conditions for Melissa to strengthen.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Playing sinister demon Bathsheba in The Conjuring universe isn't Joseph Bishara's only impressive talent.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s plenty of talent, though how much will stick around is yet to be seen.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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