qualification
Americannoun
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a quality, accomplishment, etc., that fits a person for some function, office, or the like.
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a circumstance or condition required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.
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the act of qualifying; state of being qualified. qualify.
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modification, limitation, or restriction.
to endorse a plan without qualification.
- Synonyms:
- condition, stipulation, reservation
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an instance of this.
He protected his argument with several qualifications.
noun
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an official record of achievement awarded on the successful completion of a course of training or passing of an exam
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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
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a condition that modifies or limits; restriction
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the act of qualifying or state of being qualified
Other Word Forms
- nonqualification noun
- overqualification noun
- prequalification noun
- requalification noun
Etymology
Origin of qualification
1535–45; < Medieval Latin quālificātiōn- (stem of quālificātiō ), equivalent to quālificāt ( us ) (past participle of quālificāre to qualify ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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Warsh possesses exceptional qualifications and experience uniquely suited to the Fed chair role.
From Los Angeles Times
Stewart said the new body was "looking at reform in terms of reviewing all the qualifications we have in our portfolio".
From BBC
Having missed out on direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 in midweek following a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United, PSG bounced back here to make it six successive Ligue 1 victories.
From Barron's
The siblings found a route out of poverty by building up an empire of betting shops, amassing themselves a billion-pound family fortune after leaving school at 15 with no qualifications.
From BBC
Areas showing improvement ranged from the use of artificial intelligence by businesses to renewable energy production and the mutual recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications across member states.
From Barron's
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