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qualification noun ( TRAINING )
/ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
/ˌkwɑː.lɪ-/ n Definition
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[C] an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etcYou'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.
Do you have any teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic qualifications?
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[C or U] an ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activitySome nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job.
[+ to infinitive] One of the qualifications you need to work here is a sense of humour!
(Definition of qualification noun (TRAINING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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