qualifier

noun

qual·​i·​fi·​er ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

: one that qualifies: such as

a

: one that satisfies requirements or meets a specified standard

b

: a word (such as an adjective) or word group that limits or modifies the meaning of another word (such as a noun) or word group

Examples of qualifier in a Sentence

She's one of the qualifiers for the tournament.

She'll be playing in the tournament this year after winning the qualifier.

Recent Examples on the Web

A number of Barca stars represented their countries in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, but some had more gruelling commutes than others which could help decide Flick’s starting XI at the weekend. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

The 26-year-old was forced off early in the first half of Egypt’s World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday. —Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025

Without Suarez, there will be additional weight on the shoulders of Lionel Messi, who last week scored a pair of goals for Argentina in an emotional 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela, likely his final qualifier in his home country. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025

France returns to action in Group D of the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, with Iceland visiting the Parc des Princes in a matchup that could shape the early race for qualification. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for qualifier

• amplifier
• clarifier
• classifier
• gasifier
• magnifier
• modifier
• multiplier
• occupier
• pacifier
• purifier
• quantifier
• rectifier

Kids Definition

qualifier

noun

qual·​i·​fi·​er ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

1

: a person or thing that meets requirements

2

: a word or word group that limits the meaning of another word or word group : modifier