American English

How to pronounce qualification

nounB2
kwahluhfuhKAYshn

/ˌkʰwɑ.lə.fəˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩/

5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

an official certificate, degree, or other proof that you have a particular skill or level of knowledge

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Meanings & examples

noun

an official certificate, degree, or other proof that you have a particular skill or level of knowledge

She earned a qualification in nursing.

The job requires a professional qualification.

Good to know

In this meaning, qualification usually means a certificate, degree, or skill—not a school grade.

Common phrases & grammar

academic qualification · professional qualification · formal qualification · recognized qualification

earn a qualification in + subject

a qualification from + school or college

noun

a skill, type of experience, or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a job or activity

Her language skills are an important qualification for the job.

He has the qualifications to lead the team.

Common phrases & grammar

minimum qualifications · required qualifications · relevant qualifications · technical qualifications

have the qualifications for + job

have the qualifications to + verb

noun

the process or result of being allowed to enter a competition or continue to its next stage

The team celebrated its qualification for the final.

Automatic qualification gave the athletes more time to prepare.

Common phrases & grammar

automatic qualification · World Cup qualification · qualification round · qualification match

secure qualification for + competition

the team's qualification for + competition

nounformalless common

a detail that limits or changes the meaning of a statement, agreement, or promise

I agree, with one qualification.

She accepted the offer with the qualification that the hours must stay flexible.

Common phrases & grammar

important qualification · minor qualification

add a qualification to + statement

with the qualification that + clause

Useful expressions

without qualification

completely, with no condition or exception

The report supports the proposal without qualification.

qualification round

a competition that decides who can enter the main competition

She advanced from the qualification round.

Related words & forms

qualificationsplural
qualifyverb: to have the necessary skills or meet the necessary conditionsqualifiedadjective: having the necessary skills or trainingunqualifiedadjective: not having the necessary skills or trainingdisqualifyverb: to prevent someone from taking part or continuing