Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Qualification has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
"her qualifications for the job are excellent"
"one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"
"she has the makings of fine musician"
the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea
"his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform"
a statement that limits or restricts some claim
"he recommended her without any reservations"
The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.
"After months of rigorous training and passing several exams, she finally completed her qualification as a professional pilot."
In plain English: A qualification is an official certificate you get after finishing school or training that shows someone has learned specific skills for a job.
"She meets every qualification for the job, so she is ready to start next Monday."
Usage: Use qualification to refer specifically to the credentials or skills required to meet eligibility standards rather than general experience. Distinguish it from similar terms like certification by noting that qualifications encompass both formal degrees and practical abilities needed for a role.
The word "qualification" entered English in the 1540s borrowed directly from Middle French. It originally referred to an act of qualifying or making something suitable before evolving into its modern sense.