Thesaurus results for QUALIFICATIONS

qualifications

noun

plural of qualification

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 finalists’ identities were not released, but a search committee official expressed confidence in their qualifications to run Maryland’s second-largest school system. —

William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026 Now, to ensure the landers meet all the qualifications needed to safely deliver astronauts to the lunar surface, the next Artemis mission will forgo a flight to the moon altogether. —

Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 May 2026 The article contends that California voters prioritize real economic concerns—such as housing affordability, rising utility and grocery costs, and fuel expenses—over celebrity status and entertainment value, making substantive qualifications more important than star power. —

Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 Flaherty did not respond to requests for clarification about his qualifications. —

Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026 Who are the auditors and what are their qualifications? —

Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026 The minimum qualifications — $50,000 in liquid capital and $150,000 net worth — keep the pool manageable and the operator quality consistent. —

Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 May 2026 This pair fits both those qualifications and is on sale for 48 percent off. —

Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 In my view, the chief executive of a county government should be selected based on qualifications, management experience and the ability to run a complex organization, not on political popularity. —

Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications

Noun

Organizers said the air show that includes flying demonstrations and parachute jumps is a celebration of aviation history and a look at modern military capabilities.

— Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The popular air show is a celebration of aviation history and a look at modern military capabilities and includes flying demonstrations and parachute jumps, according to the event's organizers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 May 2026