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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
This project secures funding through the Critical Design Review phase, procurement of long lead material for qualification, and will enable increased and accelerated capacity for solid rocket motor production, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Not to forget DeChambeau, the only LIV golfer to earn his Ryder Cup spot through automatic qualification.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Is Alligator Wrangler part of the police qualification in FL when applying?
—Richard Tribou, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite amassing a devoted following, Robbins has been criticized by some who question her qualifications.
—Juhi Doshi, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Not to forget DeChambeau, the only LIV golfer to earn his Ryder Cup spot through automatic qualification.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Is Alligator Wrangler part of the police qualification in FL when applying?
—Richard Tribou, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite amassing a devoted following, Robbins has been criticized by some who question her qualifications.
—Juhi Doshi, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
Noun
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Otherwise, the features and capabilities of Yubico's Bio keys are the same as the $29 Editors' Choice-award-winning Yubico Security Key C NFC.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Future plans include linking these with hydrogen technologies to expand capabilities from short-term balancing to seasonal storage.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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With the de minimis provision gone, air freight has declined around 30 percent, per Glennon.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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There were no explicit provisions or agreements with the college in either the land deal transferring the plot from college ownership to the state, nor the deal transferring the property from the state to Trump’s library foundation.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Securities litigation expertise to frame loss causation and materiality arguments.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everyday investors should avoid trading Apple stock like that, Jim said, given the expertise required to time the market correctly on the way out and on the way back in — not to mention any capital gains taxes.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The video player page includes a description, links to similar content, and the ability to give a film a thumbs up or thumbs down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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He was being put through training recently to test his ability to stay calm under pressure as Douglas tried to overstimulate his senses.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those over 60 or with certain medical conditions are at a greater risk for severe illness.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cubs were discovered alone and in poor condition before beings safely trapped by the UC Davis California Carnivores Program team in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But this stuff is taken personally, and there is also a financial backend here.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As far as family, kids, wife, all that stuff going on.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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