Qualification
A credential or accomplishment that makes someone eligible for a job or activity; it can also be a condition or limitation added to a statement or claim.
nounQualification
A credential or accomplishment that makes someone eligible for a job or activity; it can also be a condition or limitation added to a statement or claim.
nounImagine This
Imagine a job applicant standing in a hallway with a corkboard full of diplomas, licenses, and certificates. Each item is a qualification that proves they meet the job’s standards, but a sticky note reminds you there’s one important qualification still pending.
Sounds Like
KWOL-uh-fuh-KAY-shn
Looks Like
resembles 'quality' or the root 'qual-' (quality, qualify)
Remember This
Qualifications can refer to earned credentials or to limitations placed on a claim; 'with qualifications' signals caveats or conditions.
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Connect With
credential, certification, license, eligibility, prerequisite, accreditation, qualification criteria, standard
Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'justification' or 'unqualified' (lacking necessary attributes). 'Qualification' may refer to both assets (credentials) and limits (conditions in a statement).