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

In late March, catch the world's best equestrian jumping athletes at the Longines League of Nations qualifier, where top riders compete for large prize winnings. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026

In Thursday’s individual first-round competition, Section 1 qualifiers went 20-6 in Class 2A boys competition, while Section 4 qualifiers went 3-23. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026

Since making the move north across the River Thames, Eze started the World Cup qualifier against Andorra at Villa Park last September and the victory in Albania in November. —Rob Tanner, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Lackey, a four-time state qualifier on floor, advanced to the finals in that event for the third consecutive year. —Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 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