The action of proving and documenting that any equipment or ancillary systems are professionally installed, work correctly, and leads to the expected results. Qualification is part of validation however the individual qualification steps alone do not constitute process validations.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
qualification (noun)1.
a restriction in meaning or application a limiting modification - this statement stands without qualification
2.
a) obsolete - nature
b) archaic - characteristic
3.
a) a or skill that fits a person (as for an office) - quality the applicant with the best qualifications
b) a condition or standard that must be complied with (as for the attainment of a privilege) - a qualification for membership
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
qualification (noun)1.
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
SYNONYMS:
capability, credentials, goods, stuffRELATED WORDS:
command, expertise, know-how, mastership, mastery, proficiency; ability, capacity, competence, competency, facility, faculty; aptitude, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent; forte, long suit, métier ( metier), specialism, speciality, specialty, strong suit; fitness, suitability, suitableness; makings, potentiality2.
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
SYNONYMS:
contingency, if, provision, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulationRELATED WORDS:
strings, terms; precondition, prerequisite, requirement, requisite; limitation, modification, restriction; exception, exemption; demand, essential, must, necessity, needCertification, Accreditation, Validation, Endorsement, Qualification, Credential, License, Warrant, Diploma, Authorization, Eligibility, Suitability, Qualification, Competency, Capability, Proficiency, Skill, Expertise, Authorization, Permission, Approval, Consent, Sanction, License