qualification.

1. A restriction or reservation that narrows what a statement claims.

2. An achievement, credential, or capability that makes someone suitable for a role.

3. The process or result of satisfying conditions for entry or participation.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• important qualification
• without qualification

On the page

He accepted the conclusion with an important qualification.

Her answer required qualification because the samples differed.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Singular qualification; plural qualifications. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.