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

If Concacaf approves Greenland’s application, Greenland would be eligible to participate in the confederation’s football tournaments, but not youth or senior-level World Cup qualifiers, which are regulated by FIFA. —Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025

But at this rate, the region might produce an embarrassingly small contingent of March Madness qualifiers. —Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025

In late March, catch the world's best equestrian jumping athletes at the Longines League of Nations qualifier, where top riders compete for large prize winnings. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025

The top four finishers in League 2 advance to the 2027 World Cup qualifier, while the bottom four nations move on to the World Cup qualifier playoff. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 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