qualification

noun

ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce qualification (audio)
Definition of qualificationnext
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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2
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 Since this is the fourth of eight games in the UCL group stage, both teams will be eager to win today to improve their chances of finishing among the top eight and securing automatic qualification to the knockout rounds. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 In terms of teacher preparation and qualifications, standardized curriculum, oversight and alignment with the kindergarten curriculum, public school pre-k for low-income families in Miami still offers the best hope of long-term academic success. — Adam Winsler, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2026 The company’s reusable upper stage, the most innovative segment of the rocket, is now undergoing qualification testing at Moses Lake, Washington. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026 Paxton, who spoke earlier in the afternoon, listed his lawsuits against big tech, big pharma and President Joe Biden as qualifications for receiving the audience’s votes. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
  1. capability
  2. provision
  3. expertise
  4. requirement
  5. ability
  6. condition
  7. stuff
  8. talent
Noun
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Modular mission systems could become an important component of this transition by allowing different platforms to incorporate specialised capabilities as required.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of capability
Noun
  • That provision could increase financial penalties for businesses applying individualized pricing across large customer groups.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • All of a sudden, we got blessed with provisions to build a facility, like several stages and then an entire village.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of provision
Noun
  • OpenAI said the partnership would bring different expertise and approaches to identifying weaknesses.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The entrepreneur built a media empire and has launched multiple brands based on her lifestyle and entertaining expertise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expertise
Noun
  • Maxwell also highlighted that the aircraft is being designed around the practical requirements of cargo and logistics operators.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its ability to clean floors, walls, waterlines and slopes gives it versatility across different cleaning requirements, while the dual filtration system and large debris basket support longer cleaning sessions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of requirement
Noun
  • Among those skills is the ability to ask meaningful questions.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Their deployment will help military personnel maintain improved awareness of unmanned aircraft activity and strengthen the ability to identify potential threats to personnel, military installations and other critical assets.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of ability
Noun
  • The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Misty mornings walking the ancient tracks and climbing tors, afternoons yomping across moorland in conditions that demand retreating somewhere cozy for a hot bath and a roaring fire.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of condition
Noun
  • First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • Other Caller alumni suggested to Semafor that the recent pivot could threaten what in the last decade has become an important talent pipeline and incubator for the right.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The annual tribute dinner format will change, too, with host Guy Fieri celebrating two decades of Food Network talent that have shaped the festival.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of talent

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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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