| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ability | power or skill to perform |
| 2. | accomplishments | achievements showing ability |
| 3. | accreditation | official recognition of standards |
| 4. | acumen | keen judgment and insight |
| 5. | adeptness | high level of skill |
| 6. | aptitude | natural ability to learn |
| 7. | assets | useful strengths or advantages |
| 8. | attainments | things successfully learned or achieved |
| 9. | attestation | formal confirmation of truth |
| 10. | authority | recognized power or expertise |
| 11. | background | past training and experience |
| 12. | bona fides | evidence of authenticity or fitness |
| 13. | capability | power to achieve something |
| 14. | capacity | ability to hold or do |
| 15. | career history | summary of past work |
| 16. | certificates | official documents of achievement |
| 17. | certification | official proof of competence |
| 18. | command | strong knowledge or control |
| 19. | competence | ability to do something well |
| 20. | conversance | familiar knowledge of something |
| 21. | credentials | documents or proof of fitness |
| 22. | credits | recognized achievements or merits |
| 23. | degrees | academic awards earned |
| 24. | dexterity | skillful use of hands or mind |
| 25. | diplomas | certificates of completed study |
| 26. | discipline | field of study or work |
| 27. | education | formal learning background |
| 28. | eligibility | meeting required conditions |
| 29. | employment record | documented work history |
| 30. | endorsements | approvals supporting ability |
| 31. | erudition | deep scholarly knowledge |
| 32. | evidence | facts showing ability or fitness |
| 33. | experience | practical knowledge from doing work |
| 34. | expertise | high level of skill |
| 35. | facility | ease and skill in use |
| 36. | familiarity | knowledge from experience |
| 37. | fit | suitability for a role |
| 38. | fitness | suitability for a role |
| 39. | fluency | smooth, effective command |
| 40. | genius | extraordinary natural ability |
| 41. | gift | natural talent or ability |
| 42. | grasp | solid understanding or command |
| 43. | grounding | basic training or instruction |
| 44. | instruction | teaching or training given |
| 45. | interpersonal skills | skills in dealing with people |
| 46. | judgment | ability to make sound decisions |
| 47. | know-how | practical knowledge of methods |
| 48. | knowledge | information and understanding gained |
| 49. | leadership | ability to guide others |
| 50. | learning | knowledge gained through study |
| 51. | licensure | official permission to practice |
| 52. | literacy | competence in reading and writing |
| 53. | management ability | skill in organizing people |
| 54. | mastery | complete command of a subject |
| 55. | match | good suitability for something |
| 56. | maturity | developed judgment and steadiness |
| 57. | merit | deserving quality or worth |
| 58. | numeracy | competence with numbers |
| 59. | papers | official documents or credentials |
| 60. | people skills | ability to work with others |
| 61. | practice | actual work in a field |
| 62. | preparation | readiness through prior training |
| 63. | preparedness | state of being ready |
| 64. | problem-solving ability | skill at resolving issues |
| 65. | professional background | work history and training |
| 66. | professionalism | competent professional conduct |
| 67. | proficiency | high degree of competence |
| 68. | proof | evidence showing fitness |
| 69. | quality | degree of excellence |
| 70. | readiness | state of being prepared |
| 71. | recommendations | supporting endorsements from others |
| 72. | record | documented history of performance |
| 73. | references | people vouching for ability |
| 74. | requirements | necessary conditions or abilities |
| 75. | resourcefulness | ability to solve problems |
| 76. | resume | summary of work background |
| 77. | savvy | practical understanding and shrewdness |
| 78. | scholarship | academic learning and achievement |
| 79. | seasoning | experience gained over time |
| 80. | service record | documented history of service |
| 81. | skill set | group of related skills |
| 82. | skills | learned abilities for a task |
| 83. | specialist knowledge | expert knowledge in one area |
| 84. | specialization | focused area of expertise |
| 85. | strengths | areas of strong ability |
| 86. | suitability | rightness for a purpose |
| 87. | talent | natural skill or gift |
| 88. | technical skill | practical skill in techniques |
| 89. | tenure | length of service or experience |
| 90. | testimonials | statements praising ability or work |
| 91. | track record | history of past results |
| 92. | training | instruction and practice received |
| 93. | understanding | knowledge and comprehension |
| 94. | validation | confirmation of worth or accuracy |
| 95. | value | importance or usefulness |
| 96. | virtuosity | exceptional technical skill |
| 97. | wherewithal | means and ability needed |
| 98. | work history | past employment experience |
| 99. | workmanship | skill shown in work |
| 100. | worth | value or usefulness |