Qualification
ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsA skill, special quality, or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
A skill, characteristic, or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
She has the necessary qualifications for the job.
💡 Simply: It's like having the right 'ingredients' to get a job or do something well. If you have the qualifications, you're ready!
👶 For kids: It's like the things you need to know or be able to do to get a job or play a game.
More Examples
Her qualifications include a master's degree in engineering.
They require a specific qualification to work in that field.
The job posting lists all the required qualifications.
How It's Used
"Applicants for the position must possess the necessary qualifications."
"She earned a degree as a qualification for a teaching job."
A statement that limits or modifies the meaning of a previous statement.
ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
The act of limiting or modifying something.
The lawyer made a qualification to his statement during the closing arguments.
💡 Simply: It's like adding 'buts' and 'ifs' to make sure your statement is understood correctly – making sure what you say fits the situation perfectly.
👶 For kids: It's when you change a little bit of what you said to make it more true.
More Examples
The article included several qualifications to the initial findings.
She added a qualification to her acceptance of the offer.
His qualification of the statement clarified its intent.
How It's Used
"The judge's ruling included several qualifications to the initial statement."
"He added a qualification to his statement to clarify his meaning."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
professional qualifications
Certifications, degrees, or licenses that indicate a person's training and expertise in a specific field.
"The job requires candidates to have professional qualifications in accounting."
minimum qualifications
The least amount of skills, knowledge, or experience needed to be considered for a position.
"The advertisement clearly states the minimum qualifications needed to apply."
From Middle English qualificacioun, from Old French qualification, from Latin qualificatio ('a defining, characterizing, specification'), from qualifico ('to qualify').
Originally used in the context of defining or limiting a statement. Later evolved to include the idea of skills and experience required for a task or job.
Memory tip
Think of the things you need to 'qualify' for a job – the skills and experience that make you the right person.
Word Origin
"to qualify, to characterize"