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
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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 agent’s experience in ICE included a selection to a Special Response Team, McLaughlin said, which requires 30 hours of tryouts, continuous training and expert marksman qualifications.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Capable would-be leaders explain themselves, especially on matters affecting their constitutional qualifications.
—Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Many positions have specific qualifications, which are linked below.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
What more qualifications does a modern Massachusetts Democrat need?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
And that’s actually more generous than Florida’s School Readiness qualifications were last year, when they were tied to the federal poverty line — $32,000 for a four-person household.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Even with the qualifications, the move represents a major win for Nvidia.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, the sectors that are seeing green shoots are those which require vocational or skills, jobs that historically have not required high-level academic qualifications.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Atkins also found that Jenkins and his practice misrepresented their qualifications and standard of care.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Capable would-be leaders explain themselves, especially on matters affecting their constitutional qualifications.
—Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Many positions have specific qualifications, which are linked below.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
What more qualifications does a modern Massachusetts Democrat need?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
And that’s actually more generous than Florida’s School Readiness qualifications were last year, when they were tied to the federal poverty line — $32,000 for a four-person household.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Even with the qualifications, the move represents a major win for Nvidia.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, the sectors that are seeing green shoots are those which require vocational or skills, jobs that historically have not required high-level academic qualifications.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Atkins also found that Jenkins and his practice misrepresented their qualifications and standard of care.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
Noun
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The company successfully showcased that the high-end electronic warfare (EW) capabilities can be integrated in a compact, modular package.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Luch/Olymp 2 appears designed primarily to sustain those capabilities rather than expand them.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some of these transfers may run into conflicts with the existing police union contract; if that happens, Pallmeyer should not hesitate to use her power to subordinate those contractual provisions to the requirements of constitutional policing under the court decree.—
John Schmidt,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The designer, who holds certifications in accessible design, says the triangle’s goal of removing obstructions resonates with today’s emphasis on safe accessibility for kitchen users of all ages and abilities.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Go Dog Sledding Iditarod veteran Ed Stielstra and his wife, Tasha, host mushing adventures for all ages and abilities at Nature’s Kennel in McMillan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fires will catch and spread rapidly under these conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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