WordValequalification
a condition that limits a statement
In more detail
1. (noun) a skill, knowledge, or experience that makes you suitable for a job or activity
2. (noun) an official record showing that you have completed a course of study or passed an exam
3. (noun) a condition or limit added to a statement to make it less strong or general
Examples
- 1. She has the right qualifications for the position of teacher.
- 2. He earned his medical qualification after six years of study.
- 3. I agree with the plan, but I have one qualification: we need more time to prepare.
How to use qualification
Qualification typically refers to formal credentials or the skills/knowledge needed for a role. In sense 3, it means a reservation or condition that modifies a statement's scope (e.g., 'with the qualification that...'). British English emphasizes qualifications as certificates; American English often uses credentials more broadly.
Common phrases
- professional qualification
- hold a qualification
- lack qualifications
- educational qualification
- meet the qualifications
- qualify for a job
Synonyms
credential · certification · requirement · competence · ability
Word family
qualify (verb) · qualified (adjective) · qualifier (noun) · qualifying (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners often confuse qualification (a credential or requirement) with quality (a characteristic or degree of excellence), or use 'qualification' when only 'qualified' or 'qualify' fits the grammatical context.
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