Synonyms of qualifications

qualifications

noun

plural of qualification

1

as in capabilities

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capabilities
• abilities
• credentials
• proficiencies
• competencies
• facilities
• capacities
• expertises
• goods
• competences
• talents
• specialities
• aptitudes
• faculties
• stuff
• specialisms
• gifts
• specialties
• endowments
• suitabilities
• potentialities
• masterships
• commands
• know-hows
• strong suits
• flairs
• fortes
• makings
• knacks
• métiers
• long suits
• geniuses
• masteries

2

as in provisions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provisions
• requirements
• conditions
• stipulations
• reservations
• exceptions
• contingencies
• provisos
• terms
• prerequisites
• limitations
• exemptions
• restrictions
• requisites
• modifications
• ifs
• necessities
• preconditions
• needs
• strings
• essentials
• demands
• musts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of qualifications

Witnesses alleged Wright was hiring staff based on their physical appearance versus professional qualifications. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Among the allegations are accusations that senior staff berated employees in front of colleagues and made staffing decisions based on physical appearance rather than professional qualifications. — Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The recommendations are sorted based on qualifications, like whether evidence of efficacy is a top concern versus tolerability or long-term safety. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026

The filing adds important qualifications to Spinnova’s growing list of fashion partnerships. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Non-Natives always seem overconfident of their qualifications for asking questions about our authenticity. — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Having a full, detailed profile listing specific skills could help better surface you in recruiters' searches for candidates with certain qualifications. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Reddington aggressively questioned Heilbrun's qualifications and diagnosis. — Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that some current and former BOP staffers have been raising questions about Smith's qualifications and about how certain BOP government contracts were awarded. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026