There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
QUALIFICATION
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
Etymology
Noun
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
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