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

Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sweden and Ecuador already advanced that way, and Paraguay is poised to join that group, which would mean four qualifiers left. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

Instead, most of the action takes place atop the Azazi Stadium roof, where a group of female fans are being held simply for trying to watch a 2006 World Cup qualifier. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Two qualifiers for the TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest match also took place. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The Kings will roll into Day 1 of the NHL draft on Friday with the 17th overall selection, the highest of any playoff qualifier, and eight more picks for Saturday. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 25 June 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