1
as in capability
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 provision
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 qualification
With 47 points, Mainz is up two points over Dortmund for the final European qualification spot, and is currently set to advance to the Europa Conference League.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The doctrine itself has had all manner of ill effects on the capacity of employers to apply race-neutral or gender-neutral standards of qualification and fitness, and replaced the concept of an equal opportunity employer with the overweening human resources departments that gave us DEI.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
During a meeting of the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission on Tuesday, Shane Carter, the airport's director of public affairs and governmental relations, told officials that a request for qualifications tied to the consultancy was issued on Jan. 31.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
Hegseth’s lack of qualifications should have disqualified him.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The doctrine itself has had all manner of ill effects on the capacity of employers to apply race-neutral or gender-neutral standards of qualification and fitness, and replaced the concept of an equal opportunity employer with the overweening human resources departments that gave us DEI.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
During a meeting of the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission on Tuesday, Shane Carter, the airport's director of public affairs and governmental relations, told officials that a request for qualifications tied to the consultancy was issued on Jan. 31.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
Hegseth’s lack of qualifications should have disqualified him.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
Noun
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For engineering leaders, the imperative is clear: Foster these capabilities within your teams now, or risk falling behind organizations that do.—
Drew Naukam,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Berries, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, and apples also contain a bunch of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory capabilities.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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But these recent examples suggest the provision is no longer serving that purpose.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Water treaty is ‘vital national interest’ for Pakistan Pakistan said the treaty was a binding international agreement brokered by the World Bank and contained no provision for unilateral suspension.—
Rajesh Roy,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Before the big day, come equipped with must-know moving expertise from real estate pros.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Give your audience a reason to feel connected to you beyond your professional expertise.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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India's import licensing requirements, foreign direct investment caps, and state-run trading monopolies control who can do business and under what terms.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year establishing new national voter identification requirements.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ashwagandha is enjoying a moment in the wellness spotlight, with a 254% increase in Google searches around its ability to improve sleep during the past few months.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Expecting perfection, or guarding against our own humanity coming through, is also detrimental to our ability to be present for the good parts of the date.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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One of Trump’s conditions for supporting Ukraine’s independence and ending the war is to wangle an earth minerals deal out of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The disruption is real, especially for people caring for children or aging parents, those with long commutes and individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions that require flexible work arrangements.—
John Gallucci Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Here’s how to build nonlinear thinking into your day: For anyone and everyone: • Feed your brain weird stuff.—
Lee Salisbury,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This team enjoys that stuff, which is cool and fun.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox are all loaded with talent and have the potential to contend this season.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Kate Middleton demonstrated a hidden talent while on a royal trip to Scotland with her husband, Prince William.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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