Qualification (Noun)
Meaning 1
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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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- One of the main qualifications for admission to the graduate program is a strong GPA from a reputable university.
- To become a doctor, a candidate must possess a qualification in medicine and a certain amount of work experience.
- A fluency in the English language is an essential qualification for getting the sales position at our international company.
- All contestants for the election had to demonstrate that they had met the qualifications outlined in the local electoral regulations.
- Licensure and years of practice were also significant qualifications in hiring experienced construction supervisors for our major development project.
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Meaning 2
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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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.