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 German, who led Chelsea to win the 2020-21 Champions League, was hired with next year’s World Cup in mind, and his tenure will begin with the first two (of eight) group-stage qualifiers against Albania next Friday, March 21, and Latvia three days later, both at Wembley. —Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025

The director even filmed the movie during actual F1 races, shooting the racing scenes between practice and qualifiers. —Mike Miller, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025

Sophia Figueroa, Andrew co-op, senior, 115: Two-time state qualifier won two matches at the state meet and helped the Thunderbolts win the team state championship. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025

The Australian had placed third in qualifiers and was competing in her last race of the day in Gudauri, Georgia, when the accident occurred. —Julia Andersen, CNN, 11 Mar. 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