qualification

noun

UK /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	qualification
plural	qualifications

1
countable educationBritishsomething such as a degree or a diploma that you get when you successfully finish a course of study
Simon left school with no qualifications.
The number of people obtaining basic craft qualifications has fallen.
qualification in:
courses leading to recognized qualifications in art and design
Synonyms and related words
Degrees and other academic qualifications
2.1
2.2
A.A.
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with qualification
▪ academic, educational, formal, professional, specialist, vocational
Verbs frequently used with qualification as the object
▪ acquire, gain, get, have, hold, obtain, possess
2
countable an ability or quality that you need in order to do a particular job or activity
qualification for:
Reagan’s command of television was a vital qualification for the presidency.
Synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
experience
ability
skill
3
uncountable the action or process of qualifying for something
qualification for:
Our qualification for the World Cup finals hangs in the balance.
Synonyms and related words
Degrees and other academic qualifications
2.1
2.2
A.A.
4
countable/uncountable something that you add to a statement or rule to show that it is not true in some situations
There is an important qualification to the Act: it does not apply to international contracts.
without qualification (=in every way, or in every possible situation):
I welcome the minister’s announcement without qualification.
Synonyms and related words
Comments and remarks
acknowledgment
afterthought
allusion

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