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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
After testing dozens, the Horse Daisy Bag finally met my qualifications of being spacious enough to store pretty much anything, including my laptop, a cardigan, an entire Owalla water bottle, and my 500-page copy of East of Eden.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The platform helps users build ATS-friendly resumes using professional templates, then compares those resumes against real job descriptions to identify missing keywords, skills, and qualifications.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
On his own soccer qualifications, though, Maresca wasn’t the most obvious pick to replace one of the best managers of all-time.
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Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate — age, citizenship and residency.
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Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate, addressing only age, citizenship and residency.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Barr’s less-than-glowing assessment of Blanche’s qualifications reads like a grudging employee review that recommends the lowest possible raise.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Aiello said one of her greatest qualifications is her current leadership role within the office.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The Knicks are the NBA Champions in 2026 — no qualifications, no explainations necessary.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The platform helps users build ATS-friendly resumes using professional templates, then compares those resumes against real job descriptions to identify missing keywords, skills, and qualifications.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
On his own soccer qualifications, though, Maresca wasn’t the most obvious pick to replace one of the best managers of all-time.
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Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate — age, citizenship and residency.
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Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate, addressing only age, citizenship and residency.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Barr’s less-than-glowing assessment of Blanche’s qualifications reads like a grudging employee review that recommends the lowest possible raise.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Aiello said one of her greatest qualifications is her current leadership role within the office.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The Knicks are the NBA Champions in 2026 — no qualifications, no explainations necessary.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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Swift’s mission could have naturally come to an end, but the NASA team wanted to try to extend its scientific observations since no ready replacement exists for the telescope — and test capabilities needed for future exploration.
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During its mission to hunt down Puma, Jackal was able to demonstrate several critical capabilities, including proximity operations and satellite image identification.
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Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.
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The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
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Unsurprisingly, no player has been involved in more passing sequences leading to shots than the 24-year-old this summer, given complete freedom to roam and dictate attacks with his abilities on the ball.
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Employment Networks and Vocational Rehabilitation agencies can help beneficiaries evaluate these options in the context of their goals, abilities and circumstances.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.
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Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.
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For sure, the old philosophy that all athletes with heart conditions should not play competitive sports is outdated and not correct.
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Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
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“Qualifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifications. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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