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

Cantlay is too far back to be an automatic qualifier, but getting to East Lake goes a long way toward being an easy pick. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Rice ranked 72nd among 78 qualifiers in percentage of deep targets (20+ air yards). — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The guidance also limits eligible investments to those with low expense ratios, among other qualifiers. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

The two-day event includes practices, qualifiers and warmups, culminating in the 250-mile race on Sunday afternoon. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for qualifier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

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