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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Returning state qualifiers Boys Event: Name, School, Top mark
100: Brandon Arrington, Mount.
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Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Each year, thousands of bettors put their skills, strategy, and bankroll to the test in qualifiers across the country, competing for a coveted spot at the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Garcia was the top finisher among 11 state qualifiers for the Cadets.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Rangers were the lowest of the eight automatic qualifiers after beating Union Saint-Gilloise on matchday eight.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Each year, thousands of bettors put their skills, strategy, and bankroll to the test in qualifiers across the country, competing for a coveted spot at the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Garcia was the top finisher among 11 state qualifiers for the Cadets.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Rangers were the lowest of the eight automatic qualifiers after beating Union Saint-Gilloise on matchday eight.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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