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

Three players were on duty for their countries in South American World Cup qualifiers in the build-up to the Forest game on March 29. —Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

Too many founders dilute their message with softeners and qualifiers. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Eubanks is a two-time qualifier for the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics and finished fifth in the 2024 USATF Junior Olympics as part of a 4x100 relay. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025

Following the mass exodus of Pac-12 schools early last year, that conference was stripped of its recognition as a CFP automatic qualifier. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 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