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

Calabasas and Westlake will be automatic qualifiers. —Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026

Birk said the siblings, who will train in Switzerland together for a couple of weeks ahead of qualifiers, are intent on not worrying about factors beyond their control. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026

The top three finishers in the league are automatic qualifiers for the CIF Southern Section playoffs that begin next week. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026

In addition, the Red Bull Heavy Metal qualifier was canceled. —Jason Rantala, CBS News, 4 Feb. 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