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

The Norwegian also lost a week ago during the first round of the Acapulco Open, falling to Chinese qualifier Yibing Wu in straight sets. —Nancy Moya, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

The Angels played against six out-of-state opponents this season, in addition to taking on Great 8 qualifiers in Legend, Highlands Ranch, Arapahoe and Northfield (three times). —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026

Boston was set to make her second senior national team appearance after being the youngest player on the 2024 Olympic qualifiers team in Belgium. —Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

During Brown’s tenure with the district, Wellesley has notably raised 47 state championship banners and is consistently a MIAA tournament qualifier across the entire athletic department. —Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026

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