🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Qualifikation

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kvalifikatsion

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Qualification/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Ihre Qualifikation ist beeindruckend."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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

The term 'qualification' originates from the Latin word 'qualificare', which means 'to make of a certain quality'. It evolved through Middle French in the 14th century before entering English in the late 15th century, reflecting a shift from a focus on quality to the criteria or conditions required for a specific role or task.

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