Thesaurus results for QUALIFICATION

qualification

noun

ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of qualification

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 Among the minimum qualifications for the job are at least 15 years of service in law enforcement and 5-7 years in leadership positions at a large department with 1,000 or more sworn law enforcement officers. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 No one from any of the states asked us about our backgrounds or qualifications, though West Virginia did ask for proof of a high school diploma. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026 The intent is to defer capital gains taxes — which remains a legitimate strategy, but with additional qualifications, according to new guidance from tax authorities. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Disenrollment rates could get worse in January, when Nebraska residents will be forced to provide additional documents to prove their qualifications. — STAT, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualification

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Noun

The island has hosted a Ground Self-Defense Force garrison since 2016, while Tokyo has plans to add additional air-defense capabilities in the coming years.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
The South Korean military, which often accuses North Korea of exaggerating its military capabilities, did not immediately comment on Kim's claims.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of capability

Noun

Without fiefdoms structuring the distribution of land, the division of labor, and the provision of military protection, agents of state coercion were needed to ensure that former serfs would serve as wage laborers.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
As deal terms changed, the agent had to identify the latest instructions while preserving provisions meant to remain unchanged.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of provision

Noun

Their expertise helps prevent costly complications and improves the efficiency of our health-care system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
There is incredible demand, huge capital requirements, and there are far fewer people who have the expertise in order to invest and help pull those projects off of the ground.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

Thiel also secured New Zealand citizenship in 2011, receiving a special exemption from the usual residency requirements.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The company said at the time that the facility would test battery performance, quality and durability under requirements specific to the region.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

So far, Siemens has managed to persuade companies to share their data in return for access to its AI model and the ability to request new use cases.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
If future laws change to allow recognition of AI agents and/or their human creators as discoverers (with or without human collaborators), how might this affect accountability, ownership, and the ability to profit from discoveries?

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of ability

Noun

In 2013 the agency issued a rule saying the exclusion should apply only when an orphan drug is actually used for the rare condition it was designated for.

— John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
It may not be recommended during pregnancy or for people who are immunocompromised or have certain medical conditions.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of condition

Noun

After years of cruel dismissal from his grandfather, Kang Seung-woon (Jung Jin-young), and relentless pressure from his mother, Kang Ji-hye (Yoon Se-ah), Pi-o doubts his talent.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
There's a comedy club right next door for a night of hilarity with top-drawer talent and occasional special guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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