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

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has turned 43 since starring in a thrilling decisive qualifier against Denmark. —ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026

The men’s quarterfinals featured Jiri Lehecka facing 20-year-old qualifier Martin Landaluce during the day session and American Tommy Paul taking on 21-year-old Arthur Fils to close the evening. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026

On the women’s side, the Big Ten had 11 tournament qualifiers and three (including UCLA) reached the Sweet Sixteen, while nine SEC teams made the tournament and six reached the second weekend. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026

The Sweet 16 invite is for power-conference programs only, and advocates for fewer automatic qualifiers and bracket expansion will have a field day with this one. —John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 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