American English pronunciation
How to pronounce qualification
IPA transcription: [k,wɑləfə'keɪʃən]
Hear “qualification” pronounced
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Noun
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an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
“her qualifications for the job are excellent”
“one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree”
“she has the makings of fine musician”
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the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea
“his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform”
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a statement that limits or restricts some claim
“he recommended her without any reservations”
Usage examples
- Stars or a Crown are added to these to indicate higher qualifications.
- They do not have full professional qualifications as physicians.
- The college offered both under-graduate and post-graduate qualifications.
- Russia, Germany, and Switzerland qualified for the last three places through qualification tournaments.
- In the second and final round of qualification, Kazakhstan came last in the group.
- Leaving school with no formal qualifications, Hopkins began working in a grocery shop.
- Flying instructors are awarded the Qualified Flying Instructor qualification for fixed-wing types.
- The exact benefits and qualification criteria vary depending on country.
- It may signify either veneration, an official position or a professional or academic qualification.
- The problems related to faculty qualifications and remedial course offerings.