noun
A word or phrase that makes the meaning of another word or statement less exact or less strong.
The word “probably” is a qualifier because it makes the statement less certain.
Common phrases & grammar
add a qualifier · a useful qualifier
American English
How to pronounce qualifier
nounB2
KʰWAHluhfaier
/ˈkʰwɑ.ləˌfaɪ.ɚ/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A word or phrase that makes the meaning of another word or statement less exact or less strong.
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noun
A competition or round that decides who can enter the main competition.
The team won the qualifier and entered the main tournament.
Common phrases & grammar
win a qualifier · qualifying round
nounless common
A person or team that has qualified for a competition.
The qualifiers will play in the national championship next month.