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qualification

[kwol-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌkwɒl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
ability, aptitude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment adequacy capability competence eligibility experience fitness quality skill suitability
STRONG
attainment attribute capacity endowment goods makings might stuff suitableness
WEAK
qualifiedness what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance inability inadequacy incapability incompetence ineptness inexperience
STRONG
loss weakness
WEAK
disqualification inaptitude lack
NOUN
requirement, restriction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
condition criterion provision
STRONG
allowance caveat contingency essential exception exemption limitation modification need objection postulate prerequisite proviso requisite reservation stipulation
Antonyms
STRONG
nonessential
WEAK
disqualification inability inaptitude lack

Example Sentences

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“The ramp of Nvidia’s Rubin GPU has been delayed due to issues related to the qualification of HBM4 at SK Hynix and to a lesser extent Micron,” Vinh wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This failure follows previous World Cup qualification losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in 2022, despite other Italian athletes’ recent success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Instead, when United resume their league programme against Leeds at Old Trafford on 13 April, they will do so knowing Champions League qualification is within reach.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

After guiding Brighton to European qualification during his two seasons in the Premier League between 2022 and 2024, De Zerbi took Marseille to second in Ligue 1 before leaving in February.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Some of the attendees needed the qualification to advance in their careers.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.