What does qualification mean?

An official award showing successful completion of education or training. A skill or quality making someone suitable for a role. A condition that limits the meaning or acceptance of something.

How is qualification pronounced?

UK /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, US /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

qualification

/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #1828 in the learning path

学历；资格证书

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Definitions

n. An official award showing successful completion of education or training.

学历；资格证书

n. A skill or quality making someone suitable for a role.

资历；资格条件

n. A condition that limits the meaning or acceptance of something.

限定条件；保留意见

Example

This qualification helped me find work at a nursery.

这个资格证书帮助我在一家幼儿园找到了工作。

Employers increasingly value practical experience alongside formal qualifications when recruiting graduates for demanding professional roles.

招聘毕业生担任要求较高的专业岗位时，雇主越来越重视实际经验与正式学历。

Collocations

academic qualifications
professional qualification
entry qualifications
without qualification

Word family

qualify (v.)
qualified (adj.)
unqualified (adj.)
qualifying (adj.)

Synonyms

credential

Usage tip

谈学历或资历常用复数qualifications。

FAQ

What does qualification mean?: An official award showing successful completion of education or training. A skill or quality making someone suitable for a role. A condition that limits the meaning or acceptance of something.
How is qualification pronounced?: UK /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, US /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.