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

Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations and accusations regarding his background and qualifications. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Last month, questions regarding his qualifications were raised publicly by Nathan Cofnas, a former Cambridge philosophy researcher who left the institution after critiquing diversity, equity and inclusion programs, The Associated Press reported. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

The Minnesota Republican Party questioned whether Lindell has lived in the state long enough to meet the qualifications for governor. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Reddington challenged Tufts on her qualifications and experience, her use of telemedicine, her many prescriptions and her notes. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

English-only instruction is now required, while states no longer have to meet key benchmarks related to nutrition, curriculum, and teacher qualifications. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

The state backed the project with a $30 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant, along with qualifications under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

That changed in 2013 when lowering the threshold to a simple majority intensified partisanship and eroded the standard of qualifications for nominees. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Pulte faced bipartisan criticism of his qualifications for the intelligence job. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026