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

Women’s World Cup qualifiers, which are organised by each continental confederation, are due to begin in October. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 July 2026

That means Langley trails just seven weeks for the top spot overall, regardless of qualifiers. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Banda, who has 12 goals, is on international duty, playing for her native Zambia in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the continental qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Isack Hadjar qualified eighth for Red Bull, with Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls and Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg rounding out the top 10 qualifiers. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 25 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