A qualification can be a credential earned through education or training.
The idea
Qualification is countable: a qualification, qualifications. Say a qualification in a subject.
Examples
- The job requires a teaching qualification.
- Her qualifications include a nursing degree.
- Do you have the required qualifications?
- This certificate is a useful qualification for the role.
- The advertisement lists two essential qualifications.
- He gained a qualification in accounting last year.
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A skill is an ability; a qualification is a credential. One does not automatically prove the other.
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Choose the best word. The post requires two ___. (qualification / qualifications)
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qualifications
qualifications follows two and refers to several credentials.
Choose the best word. A degree is one useful ___. (qualification / qualifications)
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qualification
qualification names one credential after a.
Choose the best word. She has a qualification ___ engineering. (in / at)
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in
in introduces the subject of the credential.
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Choose the best word. The post requires two ___. (qualification / qualifications)
Choose the best word. A degree is one useful ___. (qualification / qualifications)
Choose the best word. She has a qualification ___ engineering. (in / at)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a qualification needed for a job.