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.
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In total, 940 teams and 1,880 players are expected to compete in Crystal Cup qualifiers.
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Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Speech and debate Mia Humphrey, Portland High: Two-time district champion, a state champion and a two-time national qualifier for the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Red Bull heard the scuttlebutt and recently hosted its premier King of the Air qualifier event near Klitmøller, and the area is currently gearing up to host the World Championships for windsurfing.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Each of the 36 clubs in the Conference League’s initial league phase immediately bank €3.17m — an equal share of €114m money distributed to the qualifiers and up to 40 per cent of the competition’s overall €285m prize pot.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Speech and debate Mia Humphrey, Portland High: Two-time district champion, a state champion and a two-time national qualifier for the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Red Bull heard the scuttlebutt and recently hosted its premier King of the Air qualifier event near Klitmøller, and the area is currently gearing up to host the World Championships for windsurfing.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Each of the 36 clubs in the Conference League’s initial league phase immediately bank €3.17m — an equal share of €114m money distributed to the qualifiers and up to 40 per cent of the competition’s overall €285m prize pot.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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
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