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 of qualification

• capability
• expertise
• ability
• credentials
• stuff
• talent
• goods

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

The Justice Department argued that the decision demonstrated that Congress possesses at least some authority to establish voter qualifications in federal elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Opportunity intelligence provides that evaluation layer, helping organizations identify when an opportunity has crossed from interesting to actionable, often before traditional qualification begins. — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The companies said attendees can also speak with engineers about integration, qualification timelines, and supply availability. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

With the score tied at 1-1, Tunisia was desperately searching for a last-minute winner of their own in the qualification match for the under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1529, 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)