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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
Despite widespread concern about the nominees’ qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump’s team is portraying the criticism against them as political smears and innuendo.
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Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Another live action short from India that has made the Oscar qualification grade is Me, Raani by Shivani Mehra.
—Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Prospective patients should verify clinic accreditations and surgeon qualifications.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
Still, top Republicans have defended Patel's approach and qualifications.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Another live action short from India that has made the Oscar qualification grade is Me, Raani by Shivani Mehra.
—Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Prospective patients should verify clinic accreditations and surgeon qualifications.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
Still, top Republicans have defended Patel's approach and qualifications.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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This satellite will provide broadband internet and communications capability for public use facilities in Indonesia’s rural regions.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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These efforts demonstrated a capability for governance beyond the battlefield, hinting at a pragmatic shift.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Trump has vowed to rescind unspent funds earmarked for climate provisions contained in the Inflation Reduction Act, a signature piece of legislation signed by President Biden in 2022.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In April, President Biden signed into law a provision that allows for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. if it wasn’t sold within nine months, which is Jan. 19.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Most of these users will not have the skills or expertise to navigate a risky upgrade path, a potential need to reverse, or note the signs of an incompatibility issue that drops them off security support.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With roots in engineering and an illustrious career managing campaigns for iconic events like the Oscars and American Idol, Valdez brought a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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So buyers can sidestep the requirements that typically come with buying a firearm.Holly Yan, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The filing also discusses the company's liquidity and capital resources, stating that current cash position and anticipated cash flow from operations should be sufficient to meet operating cash requirements for the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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Luck’s ability to energize athletes, fans, and donors could play a large part in that process.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The protocol’s ability to maintain context across various tools and datasets supports the development of more independent AI agents.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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San Francisco police provided Mangione’s name to the FBI on Dec. 5, according to a law enforcement official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, on Friday ordered the military to prepare for the harsh conditions of winter deployment.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Comments There was a lot of flat-out amazing stuff on Survivor 47’'s penultimate episode.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Goode: Total Nextdoor vibes or stuff about relationship drama, really messy situations.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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The complaint represents a significant step forward in the efforts by some unscripted talent to unionize.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Your talent, brilliance and tireless work ethic, too.Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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