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

Synonyms

• capability
• credentials
• goods
• stuff

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

What those programs need is a coach with proof of concept, and in NCAA basketball no one fits that qualification better than McCollum. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025

However, the village of Homewood issued a request for qualifications to identify a consultant who can conduct more detailed tests and assessment of the water quality in the whole Prairie Lakes system. —Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025

Tuchel will only be with his squad for 60 days between now and, assuming qualification is achieved between now and next March, the start of their World Cup campaign in 15 months’ time. —Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025

The software vendor accused the state of running afoul of the bidding process by changing the project’s parameters and lowering the necessary qualifications after key deadlines. —William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing qualification

• paper qualification
• pre-qualification

Rhymes for qualification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

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)