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qualification
[kwol-uh-fi-key-shuhn]
noun
a quality, accomplishment, etc., that fits a person for some function, office, or the like.
a circumstance or condition required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.
the act of qualifying; state of being qualified. qualify.
modification, limitation, or restriction.
to endorse a plan without qualification.
an instance of this.
He protected his argument with several qualifications.
qualification
/ ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /
noun
an official record of achievement awarded on the successful completion of a course of training or passing of an exam
an ability, quality, or attribute, esp one that fits a person to perform a particular job or task
he has no qualifications to be a teacher
a condition that modifies or limits; restriction
the act of qualifying or state of being qualified
Other Word Forms
- nonqualification noun
- overqualification noun
- prequalification noun
- requalification noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of qualification1
Example Sentences
She has recently taken a gap year from her degree in textiles and fashion, a qualification which came in very handy for design challenges on the show.
They are two points off the top eight, which offers direct qualification to the last 16.
The income raised by the levy will be used to fund maintenance grants for disadvantaged students studying so-called priority courses such as university degrees and technical qualifications.
Arteta said it would be useful to seal qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League quickly but warned there were tough challenges ahead.
That would mean automatic qualification for the last 16.
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Related Words
- accomplishment
- adequacy
- capability
- competence
- eligibility www.thesaurus.com
- experience
- fitness
- quality
- skill
- suitability
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