qualification
(noun) the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea; “his new position involves a qualification of his party’s platform”
qualification, making
(noun) 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”
reservation, qualification
(noun) a statement that limits or restricts some claim; “he recommended her without any reservations”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
qualification (countable and uncountable, plural qualifications)
The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc. [from 16th c.]
An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training. [from 17th c.]
(UK) A certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam.
A clause or condition which qualifies something; a modification, a limitation. [from 16th c.]
(obsolete) A quality or attribute. [17th-19th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Qual`i*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. qualification. See Qualify.]
1. The act of qualifying, or the condition of being qualified.
2. That which qualifies; any natural endowment, or any acquirement, which fits a person for a place, office, or employment, or which enables him to sustian any character with success; an enabling quality or circumstance; requisite capacity or possession. There is no qualification for government but virtue and wisdom, actual or presumptive. Burke.
3. The act of limiting, or the state of being limited; that which qualifies by limiting; modification; restriction; hence, abatement; diminution; as, to use words without any qualification.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 April 2025
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
