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Synonyms & Similar Words
certification
accreditation
credential
degree
diploma
license
permit
eligibility
suitability
competence
capability
skill
proficiency
aptitude
talent
gift
endowment
faculty
attribute
characteristic
trait
feature
asset
advantage
prerequisite
requirement
condition
standard
specification
stipulation
provision
clause
term
agreement
contract
covenant
pact
understanding
arrangement
qualification
validation
verification
authentication
authorization
Meaning of Qualification
A qualification is a personal quality, attribute, or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job, position, or activity.
Definitions
- A qualification is a formal recognition of someone's suitability for a particular job or activity, typically awarded after passing an examination or completing a course of training.
- * A personal quality or attribute that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
- * A condition or requirement that must be met in order to do something.
Etymology of Qualification
The word "qualification" comes from the Latin "qualificare," which means "to make such" or "to modify," and is derived from "qualis," meaning "of what kind" and "facere," meaning "to make."
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a personal quality or attribute that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
Example Uses
- She has the necessary qualifications for the job, including a degree in engineering and several years of experience.
- * The company requires all employees to have a certain level of qualification before they can work on sensitive projects.
- * His qualification as a doctor was recognized by the medical board, and he was granted a license to practice.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disqualification
ineligibility
unsuitability
incompetence
incapability
ineptness
unfitness
inadequacy
deficiency
shortcoming
weakness
flaw
imperfection
failing
fault
limitation
restriction
prohibition
exclusion
rejection
denial
refusal
repudiation
renunciation