qualification
UK: /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | US: /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
n. an official requirement or skill needed for a particular job, role, or activity
n. a modification or limitation added to a statement to make it less absolute
n. the act of passing an exam or meeting a standard
The word "qualification" traces back to Latin roots. The morpheme qual- derives from qualis (meaning "of what kind" or "quality"), while -ify comes from -ficare (a verb-forming suffix meaning "to make"). The suffix -ation turns the verb into a noun, indicating the result or process of making something meet a certain quality or standard. Over time, the term evolved to emphasize meeting requirements (e.g., skills, exams) or adding nuance to statements.
She met all the qualifications for the managerial position.
His statement lacked qualification, making it sound overly absolute.
The course offers a professional qualification in digital marketing.
The committee approved her application after verifying her qualifications.
He added a qualification to his argument to acknowledge potential exceptions.