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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He was expelled from Congress after a slew of federal charges and accusations of fabricating his qualifications to voters.
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Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
Trump had officially nominated her for the position but was opposed by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Andy Kim, Democrats who questioned her qualifications and called her prosecutions partisan.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Complete rules, additional qualification criteria and FAQs for all award categories are posted here.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
States were also assessed for their use of technology, effectiveness of digital learning plans, and instructor qualifications.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
Trump had officially nominated her for the position but was opposed by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Andy Kim, Democrats who questioned her qualifications and called her prosecutions partisan.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Complete rules, additional qualification criteria and FAQs for all award categories are posted here.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
States were also assessed for their use of technology, effectiveness of digital learning plans, and instructor qualifications.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualification. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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