qualification

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular qualification

Plural qualifications

1. (countable) A qualification is something you might need to do something (such as a job). This might be a skill, knowing about something, or having done a similar job before.

   Being able to lead is an important qualification to be president.

   The qualifications for this job include being able to use a computer.

   They listed an engineering degree as a qualification for the job, even though it was not as an engineer.

2. (countable) A qualification is something you add to an idea that limits its effect or meaning.

   I accept your offer, but with some qualifications.

Related word

• qualified
• quality

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