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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June saw the launch of a real-world tournament where 14 Golden Gloves boxers from across the United States and 2 e-boxers from online qualifiers competed in VR for $5000 in prize money and the first eGolden Gloves belt.
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Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Nearly 200 people, including an Olympic qualifier and English Channel swimmers, are expected to compete in the seventh annual mile-long Wilmette Open Water Swim at Gillson Beach on June 14, according to a local parks support group.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
On and on the routine went, the Cougars crossing the line with nearly two handfuls of national qualifiers, from the 400 meters to the 800, 1,500, 3,000 meter steeplechase, 5,000, discus and shot put.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Haiti invited Fafa Picault for World Cup qualifiers against Aruba June 7 and Curacao June 10.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
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Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Nearly 200 people, including an Olympic qualifier and English Channel swimmers, are expected to compete in the seventh annual mile-long Wilmette Open Water Swim at Gillson Beach on June 14, according to a local parks support group.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
On and on the routine went, the Cougars crossing the line with nearly two handfuls of national qualifiers, from the 400 meters to the 800, 1,500, 3,000 meter steeplechase, 5,000, discus and shot put.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Haiti invited Fafa Picault for World Cup qualifiers against Aruba June 7 and Curacao June 10.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 11 Jun. 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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