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as in capabilities
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the fashion firm was looking for an applicant who could list superior sewing skills among his or her qualifications
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as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
will give us his permission to go to the conference with the qualification that we make up the time later
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Recent Examples of qualifications
Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.
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Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Start by identifying the specific skills or qualifications that are essential for your target industry.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite their qualifications and focus on goal achievement, these female professionals often face setbacks that male colleagues don’t experience.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Look at job postings, speak to people in the field, and identify the specific qualifications employers are looking for.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Friday's action, through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, will provide relief to borrowers who are teachers, firefighters and members of law enforcement and meet certain qualifications.
—April Rubin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Sure, go ahead and invite the doctor’s college-age grandson who has no training or qualifications!
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Speaking at a historically Black church in Atlanta soon after the relationship was revealed, Willis defended Wade’s qualifications and her own leadership of her office.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Ensuring clarity on leadership qualifications and processes.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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Reporting Deadline Rachel Hodgdon, president and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute is bullish on AI’s design support capabilities in the new year.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Drive The CRV was an instant fun-fest with its fat gearshift stalk and quick around-town abilities.Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that requirements like these can cause millions of otherwise eligible people to lose critical assistance.Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Without standardized requirements for all businesses—including insurers—to disclose their climate risks and mitigation strategies, insurers lack critical insights into their climate risk exposure.Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Qualifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifications. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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