Added 9 October 2026
qualification
/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun
Latin root: quālificātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about qualification at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something.
her qualifications for the job are excellent
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The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea.
his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform
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A statement that limits or restricts some claim.
he recommended her without any reservations
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French qualification in the 1540s, which in turn derives from Medieval Latin quālificātiō. By surface analysis, qual(ify) + -ification.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)