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

English-only instruction is now required, while states no longer have to meet key benchmarks related to nutrition, curriculum, and teacher qualifications. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

The state backed the project with a $30 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant, along with qualifications under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

That changed in 2013 when lowering the threshold to a simple majority intensified partisanship and eroded the standard of qualifications for nominees. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Questions about his qualifications were raised publicly last month by Nathan Cofnas, a one-time Cambridge philosophy researcher who left the university after his criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion policies sparked widespread protests. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Asking strong candidates to submit a resume, cover letter and fill out a 45-minute application form before a human being has looked at their qualifications is a losing strategy in competitive talent markets. — Marsha Murray, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Pulte faced bipartisan criticism of his qualifications for the intelligence job. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Herrera touts his background in the Air Force and his work in constitutional law as qualifications for Congress. — Jack Harvel july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

While Markle's role has prompted questions about her qualifications, British broadcaster Helena Chard argued that professional cooking experience isn't necessarily a requirement for a celebrity guest judge. — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026