QUALIFICATION

[noun] [C]A qualification is an official record that a person has achieved the necessary standard of knowledge or skill in a subject, usually after studying or training and passing an exam.You'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.Do you have any teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic qualifications?I haven't got any qualifications in science.A qualification is also an ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity.Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job. [C]One of the qualifications you need to work here is a sense of humour! [C + to infinitive]Qualification (= The process of qualifying) as a doctor takes several years. [U]