Definition Synonyms
Definition of qualification - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
requirementcondition that must be met for a role or activity
- The job listing stated the qualification needed was a bachelor's degree..
2.
school credentialUK document showing you finished training or succeeded in testingUK
- Her qualification allowed her to apply for the position.
3.
conditionscondition that modifies or limits something
- There is a qualification to the rule that must be noted.
4.
processthe process of qualifying for a position or achievement
- Her qualification for the finals was unexpected.
Expressions with qualification
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exam that checks if a person meets required skills for something
Applicants must pass a qualification test before starting the course.
in a way that is complete and has no limits or conditions
She accepted the offer without qualification.
adding one exception or condition to what was said
I agree with you, with one qualification.
official recognition that someone meets standards to work in a certain career
She obtained a professional qualification in accounting before applying for jobs.
early stage of a contest used to decide who continues competing
She advanced to the finals after winning her qualification round.
official certificate or degree that allows a person to work as teacher
She completed her teaching qualification before applying to local schools.
testing done to prove a product or system meets required standards
The device must pass qualification testing before being released to customers.
preliminary competition deciding which players reach a larger main event
Our team advanced to the championship through a tough qualification tournament.
Origin of qualification
Latin, qualis (of what kind) + -fication (making)
Terms with qualification included in their meaning
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education
possess an academic qualification awarded by a college or university after study
education
academic qualification earned after studying a subject in the sciences
qualification
professional qualification proving ability
business
document proving a fact or qualification
qualified person
person officially recognized for a skill or qualification
qualification
meeting conditions to participate or be chosen
linguistics
introduces a clause with an exception or qualification
qualified
having achieved a qualification or exam
qualification
quality or qualification needed for suitability
school
advanced secondary exam qualification for university entry
higher education
qualification awarded by a college or university
college major
academic qualification in humanities or social sciences, often called liberal arts
qualification
more qualified or capable
job proof
qualification or achievement that makes someone suitable for a job
education
program of study whose successful completion gives a formal educational qualification
qualification
state of meeting requirements to be chosen for something
education
have an academic qualification from a university
academic qualification
qualification awarded for studies in law
sports
metric for team's playoff qualification
success qualification
reach the needed level to succeed or qualify
education
qualification awarded by a university
academic qualification
first degree awarded by universities and colleges
education
highest academic qualification earned at a university after advanced study and research
qualification
in some ways but not completely or in every way
Examples of qualification in a sentence
Meeting the qualification criteria is essential for the application process. Qualification in early childhood education is required for this teaching role. He framed his nursing qualification and hung it above his desk. The contract includes a qualification about deadlines. There is a qualification regarding the payment terms. The qualification process for the job was rigorous.
He celebrated his qualification as a certified engineer.
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- French:qualification, diplôme, ...
- German:Qualifikation, Abschluss, ...
- Italian:qualifica, titolo, ...
- Spanish:calificación, titulación, ...
- Portuguese:qualificação, certificado, ...
- Chinese:资格, 资格证书, ...
- Japanese:資格, 修了証書, ...
- Arabic:شَرْط, مُؤَهِّل, ...
- Hebrew:דְּרִישָׁה, תְּעוּדָה, ...
- Russian:квалификация, квалификационный документ, ...
- Ukrainian:кваліфікація, кваліфікаційний документ, ...
- Hindi:अर्हता, योग्यता प्रमाणपत्र, ...
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