qualifier

noun

qual·​i·​fi·​er ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce qualifier (audio)
Synonyms of qualifiernext
: 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.
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The finals bracket featured 16 individual qualifiers in a double-elimination format. — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 Pro Football Focus ranks Uche the 20th best NFL edge player this season, among 113 qualifiers. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Nightmare on Main 5K The fourth and final race in this year’s Kennesaw Grand Prix Series is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier with a fun atmosphere. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 27 Oct. 2026 They were barred following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but the International Skating Union approved some neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus last season, when they were allowed only to enter the Olympics and one Olympic qualifier. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualifier

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of qualifier was in 1561

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qualifier

noun
qual·​i·​fi·​er ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce qualifier (audio)
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

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