noun · neutral
qualification
UK/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/US/ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/qual·i·fi·CA·tion
a certificate, degree, or skill that makes someone suitable for a job or activity
Examples
“The job requires specific qualifications in accounting.”
“She listed her qualifications on the application.”
“Many employers ask for academic qualifications and practical experience.”
Band 8 sentence
“To be competitive, candidates now need both academic qualifications and demonstrable soft skills.”
Collocations
- academic qualifications
- meet the qualifications
- professional qualifications
Word family
Common mistakes
I have many qualification.→I have many qualifications.
This job needs a qualification of English.→This job requires a qualification in English.
Say it for a higher band
5certificate→6degree→7+qualification
Synonyms
degree
Easily confused
degree
“She has a degree in biology and several professional qualifications.”
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