We agreed to the plan without qualification.
Source: tatoeba (322794)
Qualification
/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "qualification" (252 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (51)
Noun(14 words)
reservationaccomplishmentsadmonitionsafterthoughtsattainmentback of envelope rulebe suitablebecome eligiblecautioncaveatcaveatscertificatecertificationcitizenship based
abilityablenessabout faceabout-faceacceptabilityaccommodationadaptationadequacyadjustmentadmissibilityallowancealterationameliorationapostasyapplicabilityappositenessappropriatenessaptitudeaptnessbelittling
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Verb(1 words)
certify workers
Strong matches (75)
colorcompetencecompetencyconcessionconditionconditioningconfinementconstructive changecontinencecontinuityconversioncrampcrampingdecontaminationdefectiondegenerationdegenerative changedesirabilitydeteriorationdeviation
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differencedisciplinediscontinuitydivergencediversificationdiversiondiversitydowerdowryefficacyefficiencyeligibilityeligibleenablementendowmentequipmentexceptionexemptionextenuating circumstancesextenuationextenuativefacilityfacultyfelicityfitfitnessfittednessfittingflairflip flopflip-flopfortefurnishinggeniusgiftgildingglossgoodsgradual changegrant
Noun(15 words)
competencecredentialcredentialingcredentialscultural decline metricsdegreedegreesdiffidencediplomadiplomasdutch kwalificereneducationeligibilityeligibility criteriaentry condition
Related words (126)
hedgehedgingimprovementinstinctknow-howknowledgelimitlimitationlong suitmakingsmasterymaturitymeliorationmetiermightmitigationmoderationmodificationmodulationnatural endowment
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natural giftoverthrowpalliationpalliativepartspotentialpowerpowerspreparednessprerequisiteprescriptionproficiencyproprietyproscriptionprovisionprovisoradical changere creationre-creationreadinessrealignmentredesignreformreformationrelevanceremakingrenewalrequirementreservationreshapingrestrainrestrictionrestructuringreversalrevivalrevivificationrevolutionripenesssalvoseasoningshiftskillsofteningspecial casespecial treatmentspecialityspecificationstintstipulationstringstrong flairstrong pointsudden changesufficiencysuitabilitysuitablenesssuitednesssusceptibilityswitchtalenttalentstemperingtermthe goodsthe stufftotal changetransitiontrimtuningturnturnaboutupheavalvariationvarietyvarnishviolent changewaiverwhat it takeswhitewashwhitewashingworseningworthiness
Adjective(6 words)
legal conditionqualifying conditionqualifying statementtechnical college graduatetechnical trainingweak correlative influence
Noun(17 words)
licensemajor requirementsmakingmastermore is betterprofessional competenceprofessional licenseprovided you haveprovisoesprovisosqualification processqualify forqualifyingrestrictionscience course requirementsstrong educational backgroundteaching caveat
Preposition(1 words)
to a degree
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: reservation, ability, ableness, about face, about-face.
- Sentence evidence is available for qualification, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "qualification".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "qualification"
Keep "qualification" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "qualification" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "qualification", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "qualification" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesacademic qualificationminimum qualificationprofessional qualificationqualification testrequired qualificationteaching qualification
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Kabylia has played in the 2018 CONIFA World Football Cup qualification.
Source: tatoeba (9484648)
An employee who is looking to advance their career and attain a job with more authority may want to consider looking within their own company and identifying any gaps in their qualification for the job, in order to work towards developing the necessary skills and experience.
Source: tatoeba (11580784)
It seems that all of Africa celebrated Ghana's qualification for the quarter finals of the World Cup. And many are hoping the Black Stars will beat Uruguay on Friday to become the first African team to qualify for a World Cup semi-final.
Source: tatoeba (12262715)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "qualification"?
Closest matches include reservation, ability, ableness, about face, about-face.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "qualification"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.