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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
If unchecked, these inaccuracies can misrepresent your qualifications and potentially damage your credibility with employers.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And the loans must be issued no sooner than this year, to list just a few qualifications.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Before a potential controller can even step foot in the academy, there’s a rigorous application and qualification process.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Despite their qualifications, unemployment rates in African countries reach up to 30% and international employment remains inaccessible due to structural and systemic challenges.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And the loans must be issued no sooner than this year, to list just a few qualifications.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Before a potential controller can even step foot in the academy, there’s a rigorous application and qualification process.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Despite their qualifications, unemployment rates in African countries reach up to 30% and international employment remains inaccessible due to structural and systemic challenges.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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Hesitation may also be tied to doubts about AI’s capabilities—to make unbiased recommendations and assessments, for example.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Much like a band might bring in a touring musician to test chemistry and capability before offering a permanent spot, businesses are using interim roles to simulate the pressure of the top job.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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That's in addition to the provisions about immediacy, burden of proof and discussions among doctors and patients.—
Olivia Aldridge,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Second, the only external provision to robot metabolism is energy and material in the form of robots or robot parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 July 2025
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All of those fired from the office were civil service employees with years of expertise in the region.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Parker alleged unclear leadership roles and underuse of staff expertise and recommended downsizing the commission from 25 to 13 members.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Such a propellant is already proven and is well-suited for the extreme conditions of space and meets current planetary protection requirements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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Remember that there are lots of different Forms 1099 and many different reporting requirements.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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On a per-snap basis, Banks was one of the most disruptive interior defensive linemen in college football last season due to his ability to generate force to the football.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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His ability to play every day while delivering elite defense and taking his offensive production to another level this year has been valuable.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The system adjusted automatically to changing weather conditions and energy prices—and cut both energy costs and carbon emissions by 15 to 20 percent.—
Gabriel René,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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When companies struggle to find reliable, emotionally mature talent, the answer isn’t just hiring differently.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Second, the young talent the team drafted from the last rebuild needs to be signed to multi-year contracts.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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