qualification
noun
qual·i·fi·ca·tion
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Definition of qualification
1
: a restriction in meaning or application : a limiting modification
this statement stands without qualification
3a
: 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
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Synonyms for qualification
Synonyms
capability, credentials, goods, stuff
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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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Recent Examples on the Web
The district had voiced concerns about the charter school’s curriculum and staff qualifications. — Lilly Nguyen, Daily Pilot, "Disputed charter school ready to open in Newport-Mesa district," 28 Aug. 2019 That debate has the same qualification requirements as next month’s, and will give them additional time to rack up more polls. — Casey Tolan, The Mercury News, "Steyer looks likely to be shut out of September presidential debate as qualification deadline looms," 28 Aug. 2019 On Friday, presidential candidate Michael Bennet criticized the qualification rules, arguing that the current process rewards celebrities, billionaires and repeat candidates. — Editors, USA TODAY, "Tropical Storm Dorian, CMA Awards nominees: 5 things to know Wednesday," 28 Aug. 2019 For the third debate next month in Houston, the Democratic National Committee set stricter qualifications. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, "2020: Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of the Democratic presidential race," 28 Aug. 2019 Max Barnes, spokesman for the Mayor’s Office of Housing, said demolition of the restaurant should occur after Labor Day and his office will release a request for qualifications to choose a developer for 120 affordable rental units this month. — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, "Neighbors had a plan to transform Haight Street eyesore. Then City Hall said: ‘Never mind’," 23 Aug. 2019 There’s also a very real risk of decreasing diversity when adding unnecessary qualifications. — Rob Csernyik, Quartz at Work, "Why is “courage” suddenly such a popular job requirement?," 20 Aug. 2019 Also, the rocket's autonomous flight-termination system, provided by an outside vendor, failed qualification tests. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Vector’s CEO departs, rocket company pausing its operations [Updated]," 10 Aug. 2019 After two debates with lenient qualification standards that featured 20 candidates each, the DNC raised the bar for September’s third debate. — Andrew Prokop, Vox, "Who’s qualified for the third Democratic debate?," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'qualification.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for qualification
qualification
noun
English Language Learners Definition of qualification
: a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity
: something that is necessary in order for you to do, have, or be a part of something
formal
: something that is added to a statement to limit or change its effect or meaning
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qualification
noun
qual·i·fi·ca·tion
| \ ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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Kids Definition of qualification
1
: a special skill, knowledge, or ability that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity
She has the qualifications for teaching.
2
: a condition or requirement that must be met
What are the qualifications for membership?
3
: something that is added to a statement to limit or change its meaning
I agree without qualification.
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