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Qualification

ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

Qualification definitions

noun

Inflections:

qualification qualifications

a pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity

"I left school at 15 with no qualifications"
- the action or fact of becoming qualified as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity
  
  "her qualification as a barrister"
- a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity
  
  "only one qualification required—fabulous sense of humour"
a condition that must be fulfilled before a right can be acquired; an official requirement

"the five-year residency qualification for presidential candidates"
the action or fact of qualifying or being eligible for something

"they need to beat Poland to ensure qualification for the World Cup finals"
- the qualification stage of a sporting event
  
  "he played a big part in the qualifications because he scored nine goals"
a statement or assertion that makes another less absolute

"this important qualification needs to be remembered when interpreting the results"

Synonyms:
modification limitation restriction reservation stipulation allowance adaptation alteration adjustment amendment revision refinement moderation tempering softening lessening reduction mitigation
the attribution of a quality to a word, especially a noun