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

Open spots still to be filled include a sponsors exemption for the winner of this weekend’s 36-hole APGA event at Torrey Pines and four players from Monday’s qualifier event. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026

There are no qualifiers needed when explaining Jones’ entrance to Cooperstown. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026

The Longhorns were not among the 12 teams that made the cut for the CFP field, but UT was ranked higher in the final AP poll than playoff qualifiers Oklahoma, Tulane and James Madison. —Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026

The Big Ten has pushed for a bracket of up to 24 teams with multiple automatic qualifiers from each conference. —Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026

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