qualification
ˌkwɑləfəˈkeɪʃən
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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..
criterion prerequisite requirement
2.
school credentialUKdocument 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.
limitation restriction
4.
processthe process of qualifying for a position or achievement
  • Her qualification for the finals was unexpected.
certification credential eligibility
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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.

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
exceptconj.
linguistics
introduces a clause with an exception or qualification
passedadj.
qualified
having achieved a qualification or exam

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.

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  1. French:qualification, diplôme, ...
  2. German:Qualifikation, Abschluss, ...
  3. Italian:qualifica, titolo, ...
  4. Spanish:calificación, titulación, ...
  5. Portuguese:qualificação, certificado, ...
  6. Chinese:资格, 资格证书, ...
  7. Japanese:資格, 修了証書, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرْط, مُؤَهِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּרִישָׁה, תְּעוּדָה, ...
  10. Russian:квалификация, квалификационный документ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кваліфікація, кваліфікаційний документ, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्हता, योग्यता प्रमाणपत्र, ...
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