Also means
qualification, rating
Usage Note
Calificación is the standard word for a school grade or mark in Latin America and Spain (sacar buenas calificaciones = to get good grades). In a broader professional context it can mean a qualification or credential (calificaciones profesionales). The related verb is calificar (to grade, to qualify, to describe as).
Examples
"Sus calificaciones del semestre fueron excelentes."
Natural Translation
His semester grades were excellent.

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