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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Initially unsure about whether to take the plunge, Gibson eventually decided to dedicate the rest of the year to earning Olympic qualification.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Switzerland's Livia Kaiser was in trouble of being in this group after a fall in her routine earlier, but a tough skate from Schild pushed Kaiser into qualification position by just six-hundredths of a point.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requested information from Double R showing that the directors met state qualifications.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Sweden and Switzerland are in Tuesday’s qualification playoffs, and Canada and Slovakia received byes to Wednesday’s quarterfinals after winning their respective groups.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Switzerland's Livia Kaiser was in trouble of being in this group after a fall in her routine earlier, but a tough skate from Schild pushed Kaiser into qualification position by just six-hundredths of a point.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requested information from Double R showing that the directors met state qualifications.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Sweden and Switzerland are in Tuesday’s qualification playoffs, and Canada and Slovakia received byes to Wednesday’s quarterfinals after winning their respective groups.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 18 Feb. 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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