qualification
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
qualifications
plural
qualifications
Britannica Dictionary definition of QUALIFICATION
1
[count]
a
:
a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity
— usually plural
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He has the best qualifications for the job.
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She has the proper qualifications to teach.
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academic/educational/technical qualifications
b
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something that is necessary in order for you to do, have, or be a part of something
— usually plural
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What are the qualifications for owning a gun?
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He met all the health qualifications for joining the army.
2
formal
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something that is added to a statement to limit or change its effect or meaning
[noncount]
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I agree with the statement without qualification. [=I agree completely]
[count]
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They will agree to the deal only with the qualification [=stipulation] that they get 40 percent of the profits.
3
[count]
British
:
an official record or document (such as a degree, certificate, or diploma) which shows that you have completed a course of study or training and are qualified to do something
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She is finishing up her qualification in marketing.
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He is studying for his teaching qualification.
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Students working towards their qualifications.
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Her paper qualifications [=her qualifications on paper; her qualifications as shown by documents] make her a good candidate, but do you think she has the right personality for the job?
4
[noncount]
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the act of qualifying for something or the fact of having qualified for something
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Your credit card will be sent to you by mail upon qualification. [=when you have qualified to receive it]
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The team earned qualification for the tournament. [=the team qualified to play in the tournament]
