Word
disqualification
Phoneticsdis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion, stress on the fifth syllable
US/dɪsˌkwɑɫəfəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/dɪskwˌɒlɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable Sports
Definition
n. the act of stopping someone from taking part in a competition or activity because they broke a rule.
n. the act of declaring someone ineligible for a competition, position, or privilege due to a violation of rules or lack of qualifications.
Examples
“The runner faced disqualification for starting too early.”
“After the judges discovered the athlete had used a banned substance, they announced his immediate disqualification from the tournament.”
“The committee ruled that any failure to disclose a conflict of interest would result in the automatic disqualification of the candidate from the selection process.”
Examples
simple
“The runner faced disqualification for starting too early.”
contextual
“After the judges discovered the athlete had used a banned substance, they announced his immediate disqualification from the tournament.”
complex
“The committee ruled that any failure to disclose a conflict of interest would result in the automatic disqualification of the candidate from the selection process.”
Usage
Countable when referring to a specific instance or event; uncountable when referring to the general state or process.
Real-World Examples
“A 2011 law establishes penalties of up to 20 years of disqualification from operating in Argentina and up to 15 years in prison for carrying out exploration on Argentina’s continental shelf without government authorisation.” “The super-welterweight bout in October 2015 was awarded to Williams in the ninth round on disqualification after Colon’s team removed his gloves, with the fighter complaining of dizziness.” Etymology
From dis- + qualification.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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