qualification
noun
qual·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: a restriction in meaning or application : a limiting modification
this statement stands without qualification
2
a
obsolete
: nature
b
archaic
: characteristic
3
a
: a quality or skill that fits a person (as for an office)
the applicant with the best qualifications
b
: a condition or standard that must be complied with (as for the attainment of a privilege)
a qualification for membership
Examples of qualification in a Sentence
She is finishing up her qualification in marketing.
He is studying for his teaching qualification.
Students working towards their qualifications.
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Cuomo mocks Mamdani’s thin resume, just as Republicans derided Obama’s qualifications.
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Under Schmidt, Mainz went from the edge of the relegation zone when he was appointed in the February to European qualification just over a year later.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
To make this type of laser drill possible, next steps would be miniaturizing the system, developing a dust-separation unit and completing space-qualification tests.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
After the vote, supervisors directed county staff to outline qualifications for the next sheriff, including San Mateo County residency, professional law enforcement certification, and experience managing correctional facilities and department budgets, among other requirements.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Under Schmidt, Mainz went from the edge of the relegation zone when he was appointed in the February to European qualification just over a year later.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
To make this type of laser drill possible, next steps would be miniaturizing the system, developing a dust-separation unit and completing space-qualification tests.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
After the vote, supervisors directed county staff to outline qualifications for the next sheriff, including San Mateo County residency, professional law enforcement certification, and experience managing correctional facilities and department budgets, among other requirements.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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qualification
noun
qual·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌkwäl-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of qualifying
2
: the state of being qualified
3
a
: a special skill, knowledge, or ability that fits a person for a particular work or position
b
: a condition that must be met (as to gain a privilege)
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