English noun: qualification | |||
| 1. | qualification (attribute) an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | ||
| Samples | Her qualifications for the job are excellent. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree. She has the makings of fine musician. | ||
| Synonyms | making | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fitness, fittingness | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | eligibility, ineligibility | ||
| 2. | qualification (act) the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea | ||
| Samples | His new position involves a qualification of his party's platform. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alteration, revision | ||
| 3. | qualification (communication) a statement that limits or restricts some claim | ||
| Samples | He recommended her without any reservations. | ||
| Synonyms | reservation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | statement | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fine print, small print, weasel word | ||