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10 Language-to-English DictionariesQualification
/ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A quality, accomplishment, or attribute that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
"Her qualifications include a master's degree and several years of experience in the field." - 2
A condition or requirement that must be met.
"The job listing specified several qualifications that applicants must fulfill."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin root 'qualificationem', meaning 'a making capable or fit', formed from the Latin 'qualificare' (to qualify) and 'facere' (to make). Entering the English language in the late 16th century, it initially denoted the action of modifying or limiting, but rapidly evolved to mean an official attribute, skill, or credential that fits someone for a specific office or employment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Qualification" is said worldwide
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Qualification
Transliteration: kwalifikasjɔ̃
"Sa qualification est impressionnante."
Qualifikation
Transliteration: kvalifikatsion
"Ihre Qualifikation ist beeindruckend."
Qualifica
Transliteration: kwalifika
"La sua qualifica è impressionante."
Cualificación
Transliteration: kwalifikasjɔn
"Su cualificación es impresionante."
Qualificação
Transliteration: kwalifikasɐ̃w
"A sua qualificação é impressionante."
योग्यता
Transliteration: Yogyata
"उसकी योग्यता प्रभावशाली है।"
资格
Transliteration: zīgé
"她的资格令人印象深刻。"
자격
Transliteration: jagyeok
"그녀의 자격은 인상적입니다."
資格
Transliteration: shikaku
"彼女の資格は印象的です。"
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