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

Gonzalez already has gotten competitive work in this offseason, starting for Spain in FIBA World Cup qualifiers against Denmark last Thursday and Georgia on Sunday. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

While suspended, both countries’ national teams were disqualified from qualifiers for that year’s edition of the African Cup of Nations and their football associations were denied any funding from FIFA. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 July 2026

The second and most important difference is that the World Cup has automatic qualifiers by region. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Ronaldo received a red card against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier in 2025, leading to a three-game suspension. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for qualifier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

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