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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
Some also deal with candidate qualifications such as residency requirements or professional experience.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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With minimal task-specific data, new capabilities can reportedly be learned and deployed within hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hamas is seemingly rebuilding its military capabilities, including its tunnel infrastructure damaged by Israeli airstrikes, and bringing in new cash that pays its fighters and hires new recruits.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Jan. 2026
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One of the provisions of Measure C is to allocate revenue from the hotel tax boost in varying percentages, depending on the use.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Long sought by the dairy industry, the return of whole and 2% milk to school meals reverses provisions of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by former first lady Michelle Obama.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The committee floated a proposal to implement new requirements for where these businesses can be built in relation to each other, and to strengthen pre-existing requirements.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
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Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2025
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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 20 Jan. 2026.
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