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 fact that she was passed over for a promotion by the genial yet unimpressive Baasu (Kunal Dudheker) is not revelatory — women often face these kinds of rejections where qualifications are no substitute for hierarchical comfort. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

No, other than ordinary matters related to my work as an attorney or business owner, I have not been involved in any civil action, bankruptcy, foreclosure, or restraining order matter that would affect my qualifications for office. — Stephen V. Iacullo, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Once schools are open and accepting tax funds, few states then regulate what is taught, what qualifications employees should have or what funds may be spent on. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

For many senior leaders, success is increasingly tied not just to experience and qualifications, but to access. — Gabe Dymond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

And these next trucks are going to have a very different use case and a very different set of qualifications that make sense for different people. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026

Writers Guild of America membership and familiarity with FileMaker Pro are listed as preferred qualifications. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026

The reporting team, led by editor Lois Norder, then researched the qualifications of the nearly 300 practitioners identified at the clinics, storefronts and mobile services. — Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

The platform helps users build ATS-friendly resumes using professional templates, then compares those resumes against real job descriptions to identify missing keywords, skills, and qualifications. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026