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’s recent World Cup qualifier in Norway became highly political, owing in part to Norway’s pro-Palestinian stance. —Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

Udine, Italy Reuters — Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Tuesday in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy’s World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel, concluding their mostly peaceful protest with clashes involving police. —CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025

Manager Marco Rossi’s squad has shown impressive consistency, losing just once in their last eight qualifiers. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

San Diego State senior Jo-Yee Chan and freshman Vessa Turley scored four wins in women’s doubles to claim the Mountain West qualifier title for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Masters Tournament in November. —Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 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