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

They were joined by avid equestrienne Princess Anne, who congratulated the qualifiers for a thoroughbred riding event on scene. —Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026

His last international appearance for Ronald Koeman’s side came in a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on November 17. —Mark Critchley, New York Times, 15 May 2026

In Payton’s first three seasons, the Broncos never faced more than two previous postseason qualifiers in the first six weeks, and played six total. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026

The Big Ten supports 24 teams and initially wanted multiple automatic qualifiers from each conference. —Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 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