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

The proposal would have three automatic qualifiers in five-team leagues and four automatic qualifiers in seven-team leagues. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026

Regional meets are next week to finalize qualifiers for the state meets. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026

The latter qualifier is arbitrary. —Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

The championship followed months of virtual qualifiers, with more than 500,000 players worldwide competing through PAPAYA’s Solitaire Cash app. —Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 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