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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
Learn how to identify the skills employers value most, demonstrate them effectively throughout your resume, and avoid common mistakes that hide your qualifications.
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Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
23 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
While demanding employers are part of the job, McCann said the greater surprise was how often his qualifications were questioned in Ibiza compared to his experiences in New York and Virginia.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 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
The reporting team, led by editor Lois Norder, then researched the qualifications of the nearly 300 practitioners identified at the clinics, storefronts and mobile services.
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Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Candidates or their representatives can find more details and submit their relevant qualifications here.
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William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
This new bourbon meets all of those qualifications.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Meeting the basic qualifications is only part of the process.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
23 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
While demanding employers are part of the job, McCann said the greater surprise was how often his qualifications were questioned in Ibiza compared to his experiences in New York and Virginia.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
The Knicks are the NBA Champions in 2026 — no qualifications, no explainations necessary.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The reporting team, led by editor Lois Norder, then researched the qualifications of the nearly 300 practitioners identified at the clinics, storefronts and mobile services.
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Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Candidates or their representatives can find more details and submit their relevant qualifications here.
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William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
This new bourbon meets all of those qualifications.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Meeting the basic qualifications is only part of the process.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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The next-generation system introduces upgraded AESA radars, enhanced command-and-control capabilities, and improved resistance to electronic warfare.
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Ukraine lacked these capabilities, preventing any comparable response for the first 2 1/2 years of the war.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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From Sunday school to public school In recent years, Texas leaders have broadly eliminated studies of racial and cultural diversity while expanding the schools’ abilities to introduce Christianity to students.
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The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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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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The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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“Qualifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifications. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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