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.
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There is no single qualification standard.
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Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Information about incentive programs, free design services, classes and qualifications is available through Aurora Water.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising acceptance of doulas by doctors and nurses There are no mandatory licenses for doulas, but there are state qualification standards to receive Medicaid payments and many doulas seek certification from private entities.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Work rules were instituted as a qualification for federal food (then known as Food Stamps) in 1996, though the requirement has been on hold since the high-unemployment era of the Great Recession.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Information about incentive programs, free design services, classes and qualifications is available through Aurora Water.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising acceptance of doulas by doctors and nurses There are no mandatory licenses for doulas, but there are state qualification standards to receive Medicaid payments and many doulas seek certification from private entities.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Work rules were instituted as a qualification for federal food (then known as Food Stamps) in 1996, though the requirement has been on hold since the high-unemployment era of the Great Recession.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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