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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
From a qualifications level, among other things, Vein pointed out Pratt’s financial challenges as well as Pratt’s association with Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist who was found liable to parents for a conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026
But job qualifications — even for early-career job seekers — don’t rest entirely on the backs of diplomas.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Credentialing standards differ across borders, so what looks like an equivalent qualification on paper may not be.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Idaho attorneys weigh in on judicial candidates in survey
Attorneys from all over the state rated the judicial candidates’ qualifications, including their knowledge and understanding of the law, in a survey conducted by the Idaho State Bar.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026
But job qualifications — even for early-career job seekers — don’t rest entirely on the backs of diplomas.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Credentialing standards differ across borders, so what looks like an equivalent qualification on paper may not be.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Idaho attorneys weigh in on judicial candidates in survey
Attorneys from all over the state rated the judicial candidates’ qualifications, including their knowledge and understanding of the law, in a survey conducted by the Idaho State Bar.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
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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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After the siege of Detroit began, Gladwin sent soldiers to Niagara to obtain provisions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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In response to the lawsuit, the NFL and teams sought to compel arbitration based on the coaches' employment contracts and a provision of the NFL Constitution that gives the NFL commissioner, Goodell, authority to arbitrate disputes between coaches and member clubs.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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These two rating increases also are a result of 12 years of sound, responsible budgetary choices made by the city department heads and Detroit City Council, alongside the expertise of our Chief Financial Officers.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Theresa was a dance coach Theresa brought her expertise in dance and cheerleading to Quakenbrück in 2009, quickly becoming a driving force behind the local cheer community.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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They were freed with the requirement that the mother and Habiba would wear ankle monitors and the family would appear for frequent check-ins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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What sometimes isn’t recognized is Romero’s ability to swing a bat.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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And the ability to afford grad school.—
Erika Ettin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Search for a director of football Sources with knowledge of the situation — who, like all those cited in this piece, spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships — say Nuno will have a big say in the appointment of a director of football.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Attacks on statutory rights are pushing these countries back to conditions reminiscent of the late nineteenth century, when poverty and slums were the norm for a working class with no social safety net.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Kilian, Winn and Erik Miller all boast above-average stuff, according to FanGraphs’ Stuff+ model.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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So for people who want to go and catch the rodeo, there’s some cool stuff happening there.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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But when held up against the pantheon of medal-winning talent on the 45-strong entry list, Bucci’s was unlikely to be the name a punter would put forward as the winner.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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That aging ensemble bursts with talent — so much so that its writers don’t mind killing off the occasional gramps or gran.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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