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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
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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
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Recent Examples of qualifications
Fraud is a constant challenge with immigration processes, and so interviews are meant to help officers make an informed decision as to the qualifications of an individual for a visa.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Last April, the city issued requests for qualifications to find a contractor for the project.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite amassing a devoted following, Robbins has been criticized by some who question her qualifications.
—Juhi Doshi, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
With the help of AI copilots and decision-support systems, people with fewer qualifications or experience could take on some of the work currently performed by more skilled and experienced professionals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Like the existing members, the new appointees have questionable qualifications for being on the panel, and many have expressed anti-vaccine views.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, persistent gender bias continues to influence the hiring processes, with women often overlooked for leadership roles despite possessing qualifications comparable to men.
—The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Use blind screening where possible to minimise unconscious bias, and train your teams to recognise how systemic inequality might appear in a CV, gaps in employment, foreign qualifications, etc.
—Maxine Harrison, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
For the project’s signature sculpture, the city requested artist qualifications in early 2024, receiving 111 applications.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Last April, the city issued requests for qualifications to find a contractor for the project.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite amassing a devoted following, Robbins has been criticized by some who question her qualifications.
—Juhi Doshi, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
With the help of AI copilots and decision-support systems, people with fewer qualifications or experience could take on some of the work currently performed by more skilled and experienced professionals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Like the existing members, the new appointees have questionable qualifications for being on the panel, and many have expressed anti-vaccine views.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, persistent gender bias continues to influence the hiring processes, with women often overlooked for leadership roles despite possessing qualifications comparable to men.
—The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Use blind screening where possible to minimise unconscious bias, and train your teams to recognise how systemic inequality might appear in a CV, gaps in employment, foreign qualifications, etc.
—Maxine Harrison, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
For the project’s signature sculpture, the city requested artist qualifications in early 2024, receiving 111 applications.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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By combining maneuverability with reusability, Inversion argues that Arc provides both defense logistics and advanced research capabilities in one platform.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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This initiative would not be a physical wall, but instead a layered network of detection and interception systems, building on individual EU members’ anti-drone capabilities.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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An impasse exists because Democrats want a deal to secure health care provisions, while Republicans have raised concerns about costs and the extent to which migrants should have access to health care.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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The forwards deployed in front of him, either Patrik Schick or Victor Boniface, were drifting No 9s, each with No 10-style abilities, capable of combining with him in a range of situations.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The newer model also has more microphones and improved chassis, voice coil, suspension, and magnet for even better sound quality, clarity, and ANC abilities.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Other than Tennessee residency and legal citizenship, there were no other qualification requirements.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Shortly before Biden left office in January, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas granted an extension of the protections through October 2026 because the conditions in Venezuela warranted it.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Qualifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifications. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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