qualification vs wild card

qualification

noun
  • An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training. 

  • The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc. 

  • A clause or condition which qualifies something; a modification, a limitation. 

  • A certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam. 

wild card

noun
  • A competitor or team that is allowed to compete in a tournament despite not reaching the normal standards to qualify for inclusion. 

  • A card that can be assigned any value or used to substitute for any needed card. 

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