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qualification
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qual·i·fi·ca·tion  (kwl-f-kshn)
n.
1. The act of qualifying or the condition of being qualified.
2. A quality, ability, or accomplishment that makes a person suitable for a particular position or task.
3. A condition or circumstance that must be met or complied with: fulfilled the qualifications for registering to vote in the presidential election.
4. A restriction or modification: an offer with a number of qualifications.

qualification
Noun
1. an official record of achievement awarded on the successful completion of a course of training or passing of an examination
2. an ability, quality, or attribute, esp. one that fits a person to perform a particular job or task
3. a condition that modifies or limits; restriction
4. the act of qualifying or being qualified
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.qualification - an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician"
fitness, fittingness - the quality of being suitable; "they had to prove their fitness for the position"
eligibility - the quality or state of being eligible; "eligibility of a candidate for office"; "eligibility for a loan"
ineligibility - the quality or state of being ineligible
2.qualification - the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea; "his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform"
revision, alteration - the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion"
3.qualification - a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations"
statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"
fine print, small print - the part of a contract that contains reservations and qualifications that are often printed in small type; "don't sign a contract without reading the fine print"
weasel word - an equivocal qualification; a word used to avoid making an outright assertion

qualification
Translations
qualification [kwɔlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n (= reservation) → reserva (= modification); modificación f;
(act) → calificación f (= paper qualification); título;
what are your qualifications? → ¿qué títulos tienes?
qualification [kwɔlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n (often pl) (= degree etc); diplôme m (= training); qualification(s) f(pl) (= ability); compétence(s) f(pl) (= limitation); réserve f, restriction f;
what are your qualifications? → qu'avez-vous comme diplômes?; quelles sont vos qualifications?
qualification [kwɔlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n (often pl) (degree etc) → Qualifikation f;
(attribute) → Voraussetzung f;
(reservation) → Vorbehalt m;
what are your qualifications? → welche Qualifikationen haben Sie?
qualification [kwɔlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n (= degree etc) → qualifica, titolo (= ability); competenza, qualificazione f (= limitation); riserva, restrizione f;
what are your qualifications? → quali sono le sue qualifiche?


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