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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
For the project’s signature sculpture, the city requested artist qualifications in early 2024, receiving 111 applications.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Many professionals pursue master’s degrees in marketing or qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Marketing to advance into senior brand roles.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The state’s request for qualifications, or RFQ, dictates that projects must reserve at least 20% of units built on the site for those making no more than 80% of the area median income.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Adopting inclusive recruitment strategies, structuring decision-making practices to be more objective, and assessing job descriptions to focus on tasks and qualifications can all help reduce the influence of racial, gender, religious or other biases in hiring and promotion.
—Deborah Widiss, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Public Investigator looks into the legal protections and qualifications for emotional support animals in Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s a significant rise from prior ownership’s 14-year tenure, when the organization had more relegations (two) than European tournament qualifications (one).
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and years of experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Always ask about the surgeon’s qualifications and where the operation will be performed.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Many professionals pursue master’s degrees in marketing or qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Marketing to advance into senior brand roles.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The state’s request for qualifications, or RFQ, dictates that projects must reserve at least 20% of units built on the site for those making no more than 80% of the area median income.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Adopting inclusive recruitment strategies, structuring decision-making practices to be more objective, and assessing job descriptions to focus on tasks and qualifications can all help reduce the influence of racial, gender, religious or other biases in hiring and promotion.
—Deborah Widiss, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Public Investigator looks into the legal protections and qualifications for emotional support animals in Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s a significant rise from prior ownership’s 14-year tenure, when the organization had more relegations (two) than European tournament qualifications (one).
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and years of experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Always ask about the surgeon’s qualifications and where the operation will be performed.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Congress has also taken note of the gap between Chinese and American drone capabilities.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over millennia, marine animals have honed ears and sonar-like abilities to read their world in vibrations and echoes, turning the ocean into a place both alive with sound and fine-tuned to its subtleties.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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And while the game gives some basic tutorials for new abilities, a few mechanics seem intentionally obscured.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nutrient-rich soil in laboratories also does not reflect the challenges of field conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Blake Lively previously identified Swift as a person in her orbit would have knowledge about discussions regarding working conditions on the set of the movie, produced by Wayfarer Studios.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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