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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
The debate, which was part of the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series, did not feature any major fireworks, but there were moments of tension, especially when the discussion turned to the candidates’ qualifications.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Smith had previously delivered a rant about Bronny's NBA qualifications, and LeBron seemed to think Smith was picking on a kid to get at the father.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Department of Transportation's website contains more technical details about qualifications.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Constitution allows Congress to judge its members’ qualifications.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The qualifications for that are that all steps of production must be done onsite, and at least two-thirds of the grains have to be grown on land owned or controlled by the estate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Requirements to obtain a license depend on the area of the program and all interested gardeners should research the particular qualifications needed in their area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gorka’s qualifications for the job also came under scrutiny.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
Drew Kann, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Smith had previously delivered a rant about Bronny's NBA qualifications, and LeBron seemed to think Smith was picking on a kid to get at the father.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Department of Transportation's website contains more technical details about qualifications.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Constitution allows Congress to judge its members’ qualifications.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The qualifications for that are that all steps of production must be done onsite, and at least two-thirds of the grains have to be grown on land owned or controlled by the estate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Requirements to obtain a license depend on the area of the program and all interested gardeners should research the particular qualifications needed in their area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gorka’s qualifications for the job also came under scrutiny.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active These Cookies and SDKs are required for Service functionality, including security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Kyiv has become an arms powerhouse by building up its drone capabilities and bolstering defense partnerships that give it additional geopolitical leverage, an analyst argued in Persuasion.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 May 2026
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Terms of the deals were not disclosed, but principals described them as versions of a classic revenue-sharing arrangement, with additional provisions for promotion.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Housing advocates and lawmakers were concerned about provisions that would have required wider access roads for fire trucks, allowed local fire officials to decide which side of the building should be adjacent to an access road and limited developments to sites located closer to access roads.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Like so many of the players featured in The Prospects series, his next step may have to be a senior loan to test his abilities even more in a tougher, competitive environment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Perhaps Grogu's most impressive feature is his use of the Force, a power in the Star Wars universe that can push, pull and levitate objects, among other abilities.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The guns must meet certain size and weight requirements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties may hear the booms, depending on weather and other conditions, SpaceX said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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But county documents also detail conditions the project should meet to address impacts, including designing buildings to dampen sound and adding landscape buffers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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