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 article highlights how the digital age and creator economy have rendered traditional qualifications insufficient, shifting value from scarce degrees to demonstrable skills and personal branding. — Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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

Herrera touts his background in the Air Force and his work in constitutional law as qualifications for Congress. — Jack Harvel july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

While Markle's role has prompted questions about her qualifications, British broadcaster Helena Chard argued that professional cooking experience isn't necessarily a requirement for a celebrity guest judge. — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Buttigieg and Kelly supporters most often pointed to their qualifications and competence. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

In the late 19th century, Republicans, seeking to maintain their electoral advantage in the chamber, admitted a series of states that would not have met the customary qualifications for statehood. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

There also seems to be plenty of work ahead for Hayes and her technical staff to build out the roster and shift into team chemistry mode through qualifications and beyond. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026