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as in capability
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the fashion firm was looking for an applicant who could list superior sewing skills among his or her qualifications
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
will give us his permission to go to the conference with the qualification that we make up the time later
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Recent Examples of qualification
The questions, particularly the third, ask the applicant to prove their mettle not only through personal qualification, but also with an ideological alignment with the administration’s existing policies.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
At the end of June, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is expected to extend invitations to a new class of members who meet the professional qualifications to join the most prestigious club in Hollywood.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 May 2025
Eclipse will be built in Briggs, Texas and Chandler, Arizona with qualification testing already underway.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The most important qualification of all is chutzpah.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualification
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However, prior to their weekend, Smith's Venis launches a new iteration of an AI app he's developed that plunges the world into chaos, courtesy of its capability to produce highly realistic deepfake videos.—
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To address rising costs from tariffs, Bitmain VP Irene Gao said during the Antminer S23 launch that Bitmain is working to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the United States.—
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Beyond the potential impact on foreign direct investment in the U.S. overall, certain provision of the OBB may have a broader impact, especially affecting common asset protection and wealth planning strategies.—
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At the time, the contractual provision looked like a potential escape valve if the former New England Patriots head coach wanted to return to the NFL.—
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In fact, small businesses may stand to benefit even more from external expertise, especially when resources, time, and experience are limited.—
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The city is often criticized for lacking the depth of liquidity and industry expertise from investment analysts to accommodate such transactions.—
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The requirement to check in 60 minutes before an international flight remains unchanged.—
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During their last meeting in May, both countries agreed to exchange their requirements for a ceasefire.—
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Consumers that do not want to be contacted have the ability to limit or eliminate advertising.—
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This could add pressure to your ability and desire to turn your passions into something sustainable, such as passive income or a new investment opportunity.—
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
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Noem said in a May statement that safety and economic conditions had improved in the country enough to warrant the program termination, which could lead to the deportation of thousands of Afghans residing in the U.S. upon its July 14 end date.—
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Thankfully, Keller’s scripts aren’t as twee or didactic about this stuff as Lasso and Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence’s tend to be.—
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Now, all the stuff is arranged and it’s printed before the first rehearsal.—
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There was a concern Forest would have to cash in on either Morgan Gibbs-White or Murillo — the Brazilian who retains the unusual talent, for a defender, of being truly exciting to watch — to keep themselves out of PSR trouble.—
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Pittsburgh has the talent on the roster to win at a high level with a star quarterback under center.—
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“Qualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualification. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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