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

Master’s is one of seven Independent teams with losing records projected as playoff qualifiers, among which is also Oak Ridge (4-6) and Pine Ridge (1-8). — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

And the way the quarterbacks have been playing this year, that qualifier might not be necessary. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

The finals bracket featured 16 individual qualifiers in a double-elimination format. — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Pro Football Focus ranks Uche the 20th best NFL edge player this season, among 113 qualifiers. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 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