1
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
Doctors, scientists, and engineers can also apply with specialized qualifications.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
The Champions League revenue that comes with qualification is vital to the club’s long term financial health, making that top four finish essential.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Professional ballet companies will invite directors from organizations worldwide to audition trainees who don’t match the qualifications for company openings.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Trump’s entire Cabinet consists of loyalists, most of whom lack basic qualifications or experience for their positions, and the gutting of the professional civil service is well underway.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
The Champions League revenue that comes with qualification is vital to the club’s long term financial health, making that top four finish essential.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Professional ballet companies will invite directors from organizations worldwide to audition trainees who don’t match the qualifications for company openings.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Trump’s entire Cabinet consists of loyalists, most of whom lack basic qualifications or experience for their positions, and the gutting of the professional civil service is well underway.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
Noun
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But judging episodic memory capabilities is more difficult when there’s a pretty obvious communication barrier between adults and a bunch of babies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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There are three core capabilities that contribute to the ability to influence decision-making and change, empowering you to leverage this powerful skill in your professional journey: 1.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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While supporting current retirees, this board has long said the state must amend a provision added to its constitution in 1970 that has made real progress on pensions practically impossible.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ship is capable of delivering ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to aircraft carrier groups and other naval forces, serving as a shuttle ship or station ship.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Formerly the managing director of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Gannon has extensive relevant expertise and has been very active since his appointment in October 2023 in exploring the feasibility of the Stamford Bridge and Earls Court options.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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There's no such thing as a perfect negotiation, but there absolutely is such a thing as an effective one. Dr. Weiss, with his background as co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and his extensive work with negotiators worldwide, brings complementary expertise.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Holtec can go ahead with the tube repairs on its schedule, but the company does so at its own risk as the NRC will decide whether the repairs meet requirements in the end, Burnell said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gary contends the user rates for the three communities are decades old and too low to meet the requirements of a federal consent decree.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The plot device of psychic abilities being tied to (and lost with) virginity is ridiculous, sexist, and better forgotten.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Accurately recording weather conditions is no easy task, so the dataset comes with some limitations.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Arnold is also a co-director of the UK’s Deaf & Disabled People in TV, a group seeking to improve conditions and representation for deaf and disabled people in the industry.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jamie is a normal kid getting harassed on social media and so his head spirals into stuff.—
Nell Frizzell,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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There’s no kind and cuddly way to prepare for this stuff.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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