Dequalification
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A change so as to require less skill and knowledge, often leading to less responsibility and control. uncountable, usually
"Middle management is particularly threatened with dequalification (reduction in decision-making, supervision and control) ."
- 2 The process by which someone is forced to work below the level of their skills and qualifications. uncountable, usually
"Along the same lines, it appears that by accepting some degree of occupational dequalification in relation to real educational level, and a more or less precarious situation, most young people managed to find work after leaving school, although for the most part by themselves, the ANPE having little effect and then only in cases of particular difficulty."
- 3 The change in status from qualifying (for something) to not qualifying. uncountable, usually
"Thus, it is impossible to create any objective standard as to what particular conditions would justify dequalification of the HMO."
- 4 The removal of distinctions; homogenization uncountable, usually
"This 'dequalification', which is equivalent to a loss of memory, is also a cultural process."
Example
More examples"Middle management is particularly threatened with dequalification (reduction in decision-making, supervision and control) ."
Etymology
From de- + qualification.
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