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

People gain qualifications, change fields, add specialties, and renew licenses. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Buttigieg and Kelly supporters most often pointed to their qualifications and competence. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

In the late 19th century, Republicans, seeking to maintain their electoral advantage in the chamber, admitted a series of states that would not have met the customary qualifications for statehood. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

There also seems to be plenty of work ahead for Hayes and her technical staff to build out the roster and shift into team chemistry mode through qualifications and beyond. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026

The fact that she was passed over for a promotion by the genial yet unimpressive Baasu (Kunal Dudheker) is not revelatory — women often face these kinds of rejections where qualifications are no substitute for hierarchical comfort. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

No, other than ordinary matters related to my work as an attorney or business owner, I have not been involved in any civil action, bankruptcy, foreclosure, or restraining order matter that would affect my qualifications for office. — Stephen V. Iacullo, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Once schools are open and accepting tax funds, few states then regulate what is taught, what qualifications employees should have or what funds may be spent on. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026