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as in capability
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the fashion firm was looking for an applicant who could list superior sewing skills among his or her qualifications
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
will give us his permission to go to the conference with the qualification that we make up the time later
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Recent Examples of qualification
There’s also a supplier qualification workspace app for procurement teams to cut supplier risk and improve compliance.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Missing out on European qualification has impacted Newcastle’s budget for the summer.
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Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The company is also working closely with customers to accelerate the qualification of critical components and manufacturing processes, ensuring that new production capabilities can be rapidly incorporated into ongoing aerospace programs.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Argentina, the defending champion, has made a bright start to its 2026 World Cup campaign, securing qualification to the knockout stage with convincing wins in its first two group-stage matches.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for qualification
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Missing out on European qualification has impacted Newcastle’s budget for the summer.
—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The company is also working closely with customers to accelerate the qualification of critical components and manufacturing processes, ensuring that new production capabilities can be rapidly incorporated into ongoing aerospace programs.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Argentina, the defending champion, has made a bright start to its 2026 World Cup campaign, securing qualification to the knockout stage with convincing wins in its first two group-stage matches.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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Apple Intelligence and Siri AI capabilities will require specific hardware, effectively compelling users with older devices to upgrade for the full experience.
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National plans envisage developing the capability to design, build and eventually export indigenous submarines during the 2040s.
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Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.
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The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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But Swisher, who has evolved from a traditional print journalist to business owner and podcast host, has few rivals who can match her technology expertise and connect those observations to the broader political debate.
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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The Patriots certainly have one of their best group of receivers, led by Paul Turner, who has speed and big-play ability.
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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