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

Canadian national team skeleton coach Joe Cecchini has spoken out about the sudden national controversy surrounding his team's decision to withdraw athletes from an Olympic qualifier, costing American Katie Uhlaender a chance to make the Milan Cortina Winter Games. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Beyond alpine skiing, the Nordic competitions quickly shift from qualifiers to finals. —Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

The field was filled with four players from a Monday qualifier event held at Mission Viejo Country Club. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026

The two-time individual national qualifier is a huge addition to the team's arsenal this season as Hooten helps her former teammates find success. —Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 27 Jan. 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