qualifier

qual·i·fi·er

noun \-ˌfī(-ə)r\

Definition of QUALIFIER

: one that qualifies: as

a : one that satisfies requirements or meets a specified standard

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

Examples of QUALIFIER

1. She's one of the qualifiers for the tournament.
2. She'll be playing in the tournament this year after winning the qualifier.

First Known Use of QUALIFIER

1561

Rhymes with QUALIFIER

balloon tire, chicken wire, like wildfire, play with fire, razor wire, retrofire, Ring of Fire, star sapphire, under fire