qualification

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French qualification in the 1540s, which in turn derives from Medieval Latin quālificātiō.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
• (America) IPA: /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Noun

qualification

1. The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc. [from 16th c.]

   Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult.

2. An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training. [from 17th c.]

   What are your qualifications for this job?

3. (UK) A certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam.
4. A clause or condition which qualifies something; a modification, a limitation. [from 16th c.]

   I accept your offer, but with the following qualification.

5. (obsolete) A quality or attribute. [17th]

Related terms

• qualify
• certification

Translations

• Italian: certificazione
• Portuguese: qualificação

Translations

• French: qualification
• German: Qualifizierung
• Italian: qualificazione
• Portuguese: qualificação
• Russian: квалифика́ция

Translations

• German: Zertifikat, Diplom, Eignungszeugnis
• Italian: certificato, diploma, idoneità
• Spanish: titulación

Translations

• Italian: riserva
• Spanish: salvedad

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