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

The Tigers are the sixth and final playoff qualifier from the seven-team West Suburban Silver. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

For now, applications are only open for the longtime federal Home Energy Assistance Program for low-income qualifiers. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Seed entirely on region finish, with a minimum of four qualifiers per region. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

During her run to the French Open final as a qualifier, Chwalinska did not have enough money to extend her hotel stay in Paris and needed some financial help. — ABC News, 18 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