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
The College Basketball Crown will unfold over a week in Las Vegas next April, featuring two automatic qualifiers apiece from the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East that didn’t earn NCAA tournament bids, as well as 10 additional at-large teams selected by a committee.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Over The Cap ranks Jackson’s deal as the 37th-best cornerback contract out of 270 qualifiers.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
The Tigers have nine automatic bids and one at-large qualifier.
—Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
Of the 24 qualifiers at 106 pounds, 10 are freshman — led by top seed and state No. 1 -ranked Arseni Kikiniou of Poway.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
Israel was designated as the home team in this qualifier but has been playing its matches in Hungary due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Three other teams will qualify in the U-23 Asian Cup, which begins next month, with one more qualifier coming from an Asian-African confederation playoff.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Players will be able to compete in the qualifier rounds March 28-April 5, which will be followed by multiple knockout stages with challenges that decide the 10 finalists who will participate in the grand finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The timing coincides with the U.S. qualifier for the Longines League of Nations, promising a thrilling equestrian event with top-notch athletes – just steps away.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Over The Cap ranks Jackson’s deal as the 37th-best cornerback contract out of 270 qualifiers.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
The Tigers have nine automatic bids and one at-large qualifier.
—Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
Of the 24 qualifiers at 106 pounds, 10 are freshman — led by top seed and state No. 1 -ranked Arseni Kikiniou of Poway.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
Israel was designated as the home team in this qualifier but has been playing its matches in Hungary due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Three other teams will qualify in the U-23 Asian Cup, which begins next month, with one more qualifier coming from an Asian-African confederation playoff.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Players will be able to compete in the qualifier rounds March 28-April 5, which will be followed by multiple knockout stages with challenges that decide the 10 finalists who will participate in the grand finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The timing coincides with the U.S. qualifier for the Longines League of Nations, promising a thrilling equestrian event with top-notch athletes – just steps away.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualifier. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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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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