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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The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.
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Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The objectives of the Vortex-D will be aerodynamic design validation, hypersonic technologies validation (including flight controls), flight control laws validation and key systems qualifications.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
President Pablo Longoria, sporting director Mehdi Benatia and head coach Roberto De Zerbi were portrayed as working in lockstep, and De Zerbi’s first season at the helm had concluded with Marseille securing automatic Champions League qualification for only the third time since 2013.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Perez instead critically examined qualifications, credibility, conduct, and public record — exactly what responsible journalism should do.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The objectives of the Vortex-D will be aerodynamic design validation, hypersonic technologies validation (including flight controls), flight control laws validation and key systems qualifications.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
President Pablo Longoria, sporting director Mehdi Benatia and head coach Roberto De Zerbi were portrayed as working in lockstep, and De Zerbi’s first season at the helm had concluded with Marseille securing automatic Champions League qualification for only the third time since 2013.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Perez instead critically examined qualifications, credibility, conduct, and public record — exactly what responsible journalism should do.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 20 May. 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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