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

Synonyms

• capability
• credentials
• goods
• stuff

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

While Forest’s Champions League qualification is not yet confirmed, UEFA rules dictate that these changes had to happen before the end of the month. —Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025

Chelsea is still chasing Champions League qualification and so no decision will be take before the end of the season. —Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

The only actual qualifications are being male and being baptized as a Catholic. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025

For would-be advisers and Cabinet officers, obedience was the sole qualification. —David Remnick, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing qualification

• paper qualification
• pre-qualification

Rhymes for qualification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

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)