"qualification" in the noun sense
1. qualification, making
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
"her qualifications for the job are excellent"
"one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"
"she has the makings of fine musician"
2. qualification
the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea
"his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform"
3. reservation, qualification
a statement that limits or restricts some claim
"he recommended her without any reservations"
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