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.
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In addition, there are six more spots up for grabs during the FIFA and European qualifiers that will be held in March.
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Prior to the draw, the 48-team field (which includes a few outstanding playoff qualifiers) were sorted into pots based on their place in the FIFA rankings.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Sokalski had sharpened her race skills for years and finally broke through a Mideast regional qualifier to be here at Loretta Lynn's Ranch among the dust and roar of the sport that ran in her family's blood.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Ramasar pointed out that Darlan was an NCAA qualifier in 2023, which would have been his freshman year of college.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Prior to the draw, the 48-team field (which includes a few outstanding playoff qualifiers) were sorted into pots based on their place in the FIFA rankings.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Sokalski had sharpened her race skills for years and finally broke through a Mideast regional qualifier to be here at Loretta Lynn's Ranch among the dust and roar of the sport that ran in her family's blood.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Ramasar pointed out that Darlan was an NCAA qualifier in 2023, which would have been his freshman year of college.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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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
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