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

Reiten recently featured for her national team in UEFA World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia, entering both games as a second-half substitute. —Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026

Sophomore Brynnley Krauchun has already etched her name in Andrew’s record books as a state qualifier in wrestling. —Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

In a five-team league like the South Coast, the top three finishers are automatic qualifiers for the CIF-SS playoffs. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026

Regional meets are next week to finalize qualifiers for the state meets. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 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