qualifier

noun
UK: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪər/
US: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪər/

  1. A person who has the qualities or skills to do something.

    1. He is a strong qualifier for the job because he knows the subject.
    2. Being a native speaker is a key qualifier for teaching the language effectively, and it also helps communication.

  2. A word or phrase that limits or adds to the meaning of another word or phrase.

    1. The word 'very' is often used as a qualifier.
    2. Adjectives function as a qualifier, modifying the nouns they describe in a sentence to add specific details.

Synonyms

condition limitation restriction stipulation candidate applicant
qualifier noun

  1. A competition to enter a main event.

    1. The race is a qualifier for the Olympics.
    2. Our team needs to win this qualifier to ensure participation in the regional tournament next month.
qualifier adjective

  1. Describing something that adds a condition or limitation.

    1. She made a qualifier statement during the meeting.
    2. A qualifier exam filters the candidates for the specialized program, separating the skilled from others.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "qualifier" in English means: A person who has the qualities or skills to do something., A word or phrase that limits or adds to the meaning of another word or phrase..

The phonetic transcription of "qualifier" is /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪər/ in British English and /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "qualifier": condition, limitation, restriction, stipulation, candidate, applicant.

Example usage of "qualifier": "He is a strong qualifier for the job because he knows the subject.". More examples on the page.