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 21-year-old British qualifier, who is ranked No. 733, beat Leandro Reidi of Switzerland 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. —Staff and Wire Reports, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025

Local qualifiers will test driver skill and mental agility through steep hill climbs, time-sensitive navigation drills, and quick-thinking recovery exercises. —Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

The Gold Cup serves as a qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. —Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025

Between the European Championship, Serie A, Coppa Italia, Super Cup, Champions League, Nations League, World Cup qualifiers and Club World Cup, football is Lumon. —James Horncastle, New York Times, 22 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