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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
If unchecked, these inaccuracies can misrepresent your qualifications and potentially damage your credibility with employers.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And the loans must be issued no sooner than this year, to list just a few qualifications.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Before a potential controller can even step foot in the academy, there’s a rigorous application and qualification process.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Despite their qualifications, unemployment rates in African countries reach up to 30% and international employment remains inaccessible due to structural and systemic challenges.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And the loans must be issued no sooner than this year, to list just a few qualifications.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Before a potential controller can even step foot in the academy, there’s a rigorous application and qualification process.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Despite their qualifications, unemployment rates in African countries reach up to 30% and international employment remains inaccessible due to structural and systemic challenges.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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The critical question is whether your organization will achieve these capabilities before competitors establish insurmountable advantages.—
Rafael Umann,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Both characters are playable for specific levels or intervals within a single stage, but primarily they’re fused together (by demonic ninja magic!), making the bulk of their capabilities available at once.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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Buried in the July 4 tax overhaul, formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was a provision that’s quickly catching the attention of CFOs and business owners across industries: the full return of 100% bonus depreciation.—
Karla Dennis,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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That provision was repealed earlier this year as part of a sweeping immigration bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Together, Galani and Jamieson offer a rare combination of investment and startup expertise, corporate leadership, and visionary thinking.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Parker alleged unclear leadership roles and underuse of staff expertise and recommended downsizing the commission from 25 to 13 members.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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What are the eligibility requirements to run for governor in Tennessee?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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On a per-snap basis, Banks was one of the most disruptive interior defensive linemen in college football last season due to his ability to generate force to the football.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Cultural fit is a significant factor considered by many employers alongside technical abilities and job performance.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The system adjusted automatically to changing weather conditions and energy prices—and cut both energy costs and carbon emissions by 15 to 20 percent.—
Gabriel René,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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And then all of the family stuff for me really hit.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The continuity will help, especially considering 2024 district champion Arlington Bowie lost a fair amount of offensive talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
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All 11 brought home at least one full point in Rome, the result of their talent but also of a cohesive approach where veteran Justin Rose was willing to be paired with nervous rookie Robert MacIntyre in fourball and sit the foursomes sessions.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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