qualification

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • 1a pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity: I left school at 15 with no qualifications
  • [mass noun] the action or fact of becoming qualified as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity: her qualification as a barrister
  • a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity: only one qualification required—fabulous sense of humour
  • 2a condition that must be fulfilled before a right can be acquired; an official requirement: the five-year residency qualification for presidential candidates
  • 3 [mass noun] the action or fact of qualifying or being eligible for something: they need to beat Poland to ensure qualification for the World Cup finals
  • 4a statement or assertion that makes another less absolute: this important qualification needs to be remembered when interpreting the results [mass noun]: I welcome without qualification the Minister’s statement
  • 5 [mass noun] Grammar the attribution of a quality to a word, especially a noun.

Derivatives

qualificatory

Pronunciation: /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪt(ə)ri/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin qualificatio(n-), from the verb qualificare (see qualify)