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

Desir was a state qualifier in the 170-pound weight class during her freshman season. —Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025

Billings, who was lost for the season with a torn pectoral muscle in a loss at Arizona on Nov. 3, was graded 43rd among 118 interior defense qualifiers by Pro Football Focus, no surprise given his play since joining Chicago in 2023. —Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The end of the current international break — this has included World Cup qualifiers and the latter stages of the Nations League — and the arrival of spring bring a non-stop sprint to the finish in the domestic league season. —Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

The International Tennis Federation, (ITF) which runs the event, confirmed the defending champion as the host nation at the draw for the 2025 qualifiers in London last December, and has now confirmed the dates for the 2025 finals. —James Hansen, The Athletic, 25 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