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.
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There are also systems that would allocate tickets based on passion or merit — to the fans who’ve traveled to World Cup qualifiers, or who’ve supported local MLS, NWSL and USL clubs, or who run grassroots soccer organizations.
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Those niggles might point some people to another watch, but all the other features (including the small, light design and the very friendly $250 price) will make the Coros Pace 4 an easy sell for every runner from the weekend warrior to the aspiring Olympic qualifier.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Players progress through online qualifiers and playoffs for a spot in the live finals.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The distinction this year goes to Group C, which is home to Canada and Switzerland and is likely to also include Italy pending the results of one of the FIFA qualifiers in March.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Those niggles might point some people to another watch, but all the other features (including the small, light design and the very friendly $250 price) will make the Coros Pace 4 an easy sell for every runner from the weekend warrior to the aspiring Olympic qualifier.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Players progress through online qualifiers and playoffs for a spot in the live finals.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The distinction this year goes to Group C, which is home to Canada and Switzerland and is likely to also include Italy pending the results of one of the FIFA qualifiers in March.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualifier
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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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
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