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

[ Syn: making ]

the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea; his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform'

a statement that limits or restricts some claim; he recommended her without any reservations

[ Syn: reservation ]