abilitazione

qualification

noun ah-bee-lee-tah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Also means

licence

Usage Note

Abilitazione in Italian education specifically refers to the professional qualification or state licence required to practise certain regulated professions — most prominently teaching (abilitazione all'insegnamento) and law. It is not a general synonym for laurea (degree) or diploma; it specifically implies a state-accredited enabling credential. The related verb is abilitare ('to qualify/licence').

Examples

"Ha superato l'esame di abilitazione professionale."

Natural Translation

She passed the professional qualification exam.

Literal Translation

She has passed the-exam of qualification professional.

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