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qualification

qua·li·fi·cation

UK/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ US/ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ uncommon obsolete uk

noun

1.

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”
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2.

the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea

  • “his new position involves a qualification of his party”
3.

a statement that limits or restricts some claim

  • “he recommended her without any reservations”
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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French qualification in the 1540s, which in turn derives from Medieval Latin quālificātiō. By surface analysis, qual(ify) + -ification.

Phrases

  • paper qualification syndrome
  • qualification problem

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