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

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

In addition, there are six more spots up for grabs during the FIFA and European qualifiers that will be held in March. —Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025

Prior to the draw, the 48-team field (which includes a few outstanding playoff qualifiers) were sorted into pots based on their place in the FIFA rankings. —Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 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