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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Five candidates met the tighter qualifications for this debate:
Former Gov. Chris Christie (New Jersey)
Ron DeSantis (Florida)
Former Gov. Nikki Haley (South Carolina)
Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur
Senator Tim Scott (South Carolina)
Which candidates won’t be at the Republican primary debates?
—
Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
American’s top Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum elite status normally require travelers to earn 125,000 and 200,000 Loyalty Points, respectively, within a qualification year.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2023
The number of fake lawyers has sparked a national debate about formal education and qualifications in a country with a large informal economy and where many are unable to afford university fees, with some expressing support for Mr. Mwenda.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
The district is not required to bid out to other companies and decided to bypass a request for qualifications process, Brown said.
—Paige Eichkorn, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2023
The choice triggered a mix of reactions within the party, with some hailing it as a unifying moment and others expressing concerns about his qualifications and controversial stances, including his role in seeking to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 25 Oct. 2023
Still waiting for delivery of an upper stage and a final round of qualification testing following a test mishap earlier this year, Tory Bruno, ULA's CEO, told CNBC on Tuesday that the Vulcan rocket's first demonstration flight is scheduled for launch December 24.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 24 Oct. 2023
The majority of employees are classified into hybrid and fully remote workers, and qualification as a hybrid employee depends on location.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2023
Colorado has some of the weakest oversight of funeral homes in the nation, with no routine inspections or qualification requirements for funeral home operators.
—CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
American’s top Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum elite status normally require travelers to earn 125,000 and 200,000 Loyalty Points, respectively, within a qualification year.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2023
The number of fake lawyers has sparked a national debate about formal education and qualifications in a country with a large informal economy and where many are unable to afford university fees, with some expressing support for Mr. Mwenda.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
The district is not required to bid out to other companies and decided to bypass a request for qualifications process, Brown said.
—Paige Eichkorn, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2023
The choice triggered a mix of reactions within the party, with some hailing it as a unifying moment and others expressing concerns about his qualifications and controversial stances, including his role in seeking to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 25 Oct. 2023
Still waiting for delivery of an upper stage and a final round of qualification testing following a test mishap earlier this year, Tory Bruno, ULA's CEO, told CNBC on Tuesday that the Vulcan rocket's first demonstration flight is scheduled for launch December 24.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 24 Oct. 2023
The majority of employees are classified into hybrid and fully remote workers, and qualification as a hybrid employee depends on location.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2023
Colorado has some of the weakest oversight of funeral homes in the nation, with no routine inspections or qualification requirements for funeral home operators.
—CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.
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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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