ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform 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 a statement that limits or restricts some claim he recommended her without any reservations