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

On Saturday, Isabella Whittaker was the second U.S. qualifier in 49.59 seconds, while Aaliyah Butler, an athlete at the University of Georgia, was third in 49.91 seconds. —Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025

Presented by Big League Chew (the league leaders in nostalgia), this year’s installment has qualifiers and cash prizes. —Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025

The $400,000 Hirsch is a win-and-you’re-in qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. —Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025

Her time was the 15th fastest of the 16 qualifiers. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025

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