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

Among the qualifications the state is asking for are professional experience in auditing, investigations, law enforcement or program integrity. — Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The comments express strong criticism of Lauren Boebert, focusing on her behavior and perceived lack of qualifications. — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Lower confidence, not lower qualifications While local office might be more attractive to women, the ambition gender gap persists. — Emma Schroeder, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

D’Agostini also submitted a letter to supervisors expressing his interest in the appointment and outlining his qualifications. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Other qualifications include having fewer than 20 restaurants and not previously winning a Readers’ Choice contest. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Any voter who is qualified and registered is able to vote early; there are no special qualifications needed. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Depending on the financing product and your qualifications, funding may be available in as little as one business day. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Request the treating physician’s name and qualifications, then ask who performs each stage and how the physician supervises the team. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026