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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With the realignment of power conferences, and many promising mid-majors taking losses early, expect to see fewer mid-majors make the field outside of automatic qualifiers.
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Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
When facing a pass rush barreling in on him, Tagovailoa had a dismal 57.5 passer rating in 2023; only Zach Wilson, Bryce Young and Mac Jones were worse among qualifiers, per Pro Football Focus.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Liz was a state qualifier for Lockport at 115 pounds two years ago as a junior.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The Tunisian national recently scored four goals at November’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Wave, van Egmond part ways
The San Diego Wave’s future won’t include another one of their original players.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
When facing a pass rush barreling in on him, Tagovailoa had a dismal 57.5 passer rating in 2023; only Zach Wilson, Bryce Young and Mac Jones were worse among qualifiers, per Pro Football Focus.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Liz was a state qualifier for Lockport at 115 pounds two years ago as a junior.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The Tunisian national recently scored four goals at November’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Wave, van Egmond part ways
The San Diego Wave’s future won’t include another one of their original players.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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