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

This was a double blow for the FIGC in their search for a replacement for Luciano Spalletti, who Gravina fired a couple of weeks ago following a 3-0 defeat away to Norway in Italy’s opening World Cup qualifier. —James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Arth Sinha won the Eagle Trace qualifier with a score of 5-under. —Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025

His experience – from qualifier to Major winner – speaks to how getting an opportunity on the PGA Tour can be the difference between making millions of dollars playing golf and barely making a liveable salary. —Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 June 2025

The stadium has previously hosted multiple international and domestic competitions, World Cup qualifiers and the 2016 MLS All-Star Game. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for qualifier

• amplifier
• clarifier
• classifier
• gasifier
• magnifier
• modifier
• multiplier
• occupier
• pacifier
• purifier
• quantifier
• rectifier

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