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

Automatic qualifiers to the College Football Playoff are the quickest way to solve this problem, as far as USC is concerned. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025

The second qualifier will see a clash of styles as Alpha Academy's Chad Gable, the high-flying Dragon Lee, and the formidable Penta El Zero Miedo battle for their opportunity. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025

The tournament serves as the final qualifier for the state championships. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 May 2025

England have four matches in September and October — three 2026 World Cup qualifiers (Andorra, Sept 6, Serbia, Sept 9 and Latvia, Oct 14) and a friendly against Wales on October 9. —Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 22 May 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