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UK [ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkwɑləfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] noun
Word forms "qualification":
singular qualification plural qualifications
1) [countable] British something such as a degree or a diploma that you get when you successfully finish a course of study

Simon left school with no qualifications.

The number of people obtaining basic craft qualifications has fallen.

qualification in:

courses leading to recognized qualifications in art and design


Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with qualification
▪  academic, educational, formal, professional, specialist, vocational Verbs frequently used with qualification as the object ▪  acquire, gain, get, have, hold, obtain, possess
2) [countable] an ability or quality that you need in order to do a particular job or activity
qualification for:

Reagan's command of television was a vital qualification for the presidency.

3) [uncountable] the action or process of qualifying for something
qualification for:

Our qualification for the World Cup finals hangs in the balance.

4) [countable/uncountable] something that you add to a statement or rule to show that it is not true in some situations

There is an important qualification to the Act: it does not apply to international contracts.

without qualification (= in every way, or in every possible situation):

I welcome the minister's announcement without qualification.


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