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

The Justice Department argued that the decision demonstrated that Congress possesses at least some authority to establish voter qualifications in federal elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

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

India has about 365 million people aged 15 to 29, the world’s largest youth population, and the number of young people pursuing higher education has grown faster than the supply of jobs that match their qualifications and expectations. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026

These products may carry different APRs, origination fees, repayment schedules and other terms depending on the provider and borrower qualifications. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Very few manufacturers in Europe hold the technical qualifications required to build control systems for Pressurized Water Reactors. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026