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 remaining eight teams will play a qualification playoff round to advance to the quarterfinal followed by the semifinals and the medal games.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Here at the Milano Figure Skating Arena, men’s figure skating single’s qualification will kick off in a few minutes.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Everyone congratulated us for making it here from the Olympic qualification.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Liverpool were their own worst enemy as their hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another blow.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Here at the Milano Figure Skating Arena, men’s figure skating single’s qualification will kick off in a few minutes.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Everyone congratulated us for making it here from the Olympic qualification.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Liverpool were their own worst enemy as their hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another blow.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 16 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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