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
Israel was designated as the home team in this qualifier but has been playing its matches in Hungary due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
—
Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Three other teams will qualify in the U-23 Asian Cup, which begins next month, with one more qualifier coming from an Asian-African confederation playoff.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Players will be able to compete in the qualifier rounds March 28-April 5, which will be followed by multiple knockout stages with challenges that decide the 10 finalists who will participate in the grand finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The timing coincides with the U.S. qualifier for the Longines League of Nations, promising a thrilling equestrian event with top-notch athletes – just steps away.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Prior to that, the conference had one or more Final Four qualifiers in 12 of 14 NCAA Tournaments since 2008.
—Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
His pitch-specific whiff rate of 8.4% trailed only Wheeler among qualifiers.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Heidi then drafted them to her Fantasy League team, but after their qualifiers performance, Howie couldn't help but use his Golden Buzzer to steal the brothers and send them straight to the finale.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Last Thursday’s Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifier game between Ireland and Israel was an exception.
—Barry O’Halloran, National Review, 19 Feb. 2024
Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Three other teams will qualify in the U-23 Asian Cup, which begins next month, with one more qualifier coming from an Asian-African confederation playoff.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Players will be able to compete in the qualifier rounds March 28-April 5, which will be followed by multiple knockout stages with challenges that decide the 10 finalists who will participate in the grand finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The timing coincides with the U.S. qualifier for the Longines League of Nations, promising a thrilling equestrian event with top-notch athletes – just steps away.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Prior to that, the conference had one or more Final Four qualifiers in 12 of 14 NCAA Tournaments since 2008.
—Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
His pitch-specific whiff rate of 8.4% trailed only Wheeler among qualifiers.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Heidi then drafted them to her Fantasy League team, but after their qualifiers performance, Howie couldn't help but use his Golden Buzzer to steal the brothers and send them straight to the finale.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Last Thursday’s Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifier game between Ireland and Israel was an exception.
—Barry O’Halloran, National Review, 19 Feb. 2024
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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