qualification

qualification — noun

1. a document that proves a person has finished a training programme or passed a te

1.名詞A2
釋義

a document that proves a person has finished a training programme or passed a test, such as a university degree, a diploma, or a professional certificate.

例句

Ingrid spent three years earning her teaching qualification in Munich.

earn + teaching qualification

Employers in Taiwan often ask to see copies of your qualifications before offering you a job.

plural: qualifications

同義詞
  • credential

    more formal; often used in American English for educational or professional proof

  • diploma

    specifically a document awarded after completing a course, narrower in scope

  • degree

    a qualification from a university, not used for certificates or short courses

  • certificate

    typically for shorter courses or specific skill training

文法句型

have/get/earn/hold + qualification

用法筆記

Often used in the plural (qualifications) when listing credentials on a CV or job application. In British English, 'qualification' includes degrees, diplomas, and certificates; American English more commonly uses 'credentials' for the same idea.

常見錯誤

❌She has a lot of quality for the job.
✅She has the right qualifications for the job.
💡'quality' describes how good something is; 'qualification' refers to credentials or training.

2. a personal skill, character trait, or particular background that makes someone w

2.名詞B1
釋義

a personal skill, character trait, or particular background that makes someone well-suited for a specific role or line of work.

例句

Patience is an essential qualification for anyone working with young children.

essential qualification + for + [role]

Noor's fluency in three languages is a major qualification for the interpreting role.

同義詞
  • requirement

    broader — can refer to any necessary condition, not just personal qualities

  • attribute

    more neutral; does not carry the implication of being necessary

  • asset

    positive connotation; something useful rather than required

文法句型

have + the right qualifications + for + noun

be a qualification + for + noun

用法筆記

This sense describes inherent or acquired traits rather than documents. It frequently pairs with 'essential,' 'necessary,' or 'right' before 'qualification.' Unlike sense 1, these 'qualifications' cannot be shown on paper — they are abilities or experiences.

常見錯誤

❌I need to get more qualification to apply for this visa.' (if you mean a document)
✅I need to get more qualifications to apply for this visa.
💡For a document/certificate, use sense 1. Sense 2 describes skills and traits, not papers.

3. the process of or success in reaching a later stage of a competition or tourname

3.名詞B2
釋義

the process of or success in reaching a later stage of a competition or tournament after winning an earlier round or meeting a required standard.

例句

Brazil secured their qualification for the World Cup with a 3–0 victory over Argentina.

secure + qualification + for + [event]

The cross-country team celebrated their qualification to the national finals with shouts of joy.

同義詞
  • advancement

    more general; can apply to career or academic progress too

  • entry

    emphasises the point of being allowed in, not the process of earning it

反義詞

文法句型

qualification + for + [competition/tournament]

secure/achieve + qualification

用法筆記

Common in sports journalism and tournament contexts. 'Qualification' in this sense is often uncountable ('Brazil's qualification to the finals'), but can be countable when referring to a specific instance or round ('the qualifiers'). Distinguish from sense 1 — here the focus is on the achievement of entering a competition, not on a document.

常見錯誤

❌I need to bring my qualification to the match.' (meaning a ticket or document)
✅The team earned their qualification for the finals through hard work.
💡This sense is about earning a spot in a competition, not a physical document.

4. a note or condition attached to what someone says, making it less absolute or re

4.名詞B2
釋義

a note or condition attached to what someone says, making it less absolute or restricting how it applies.

例句

Padma agreed to help with the project, but with the qualification that she would not work weekends.

with the qualification + that-clause

The report praised the new policy, though it added the qualification that further testing was still needed.

同義詞
  • reservation

    more personal — suggests hesitation or doubt rather than a factual condition

  • condition

    stronger — implies a requirement that must be met, not just a limiting note

  • caveat

    more formal; a warning or cautionary detail added to a statement

文法句型

with the qualification + that + clause

without qualification

用法筆記

This sense is formal and common in academic writing, legal documents, and journalism. The phrase 'without qualification' means wholeheartedly or unconditionally ('I support this plan without qualification'). The phrase 'with the qualification that' introduces a condition or exception.

常見錯誤

❌He agreed without any qualifications.' (when you mean 'without documents')
✅Use 'without qualifications' for sense 1 (no certificates) or 'without qualification' (singular) for sense 4 (unconditionally). The singular vs. plural form helps disambiguate these two senses.