qual‧i‧fi‧er /ˈkwɒləfaɪə, ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə $ ˈkwɑːləfaɪər/ noun [countable]
[Word Family: noun: qualification, disqualification, qualifier; verb: qualify, disqualify; adjective: qualified ≠ unqualified, disqualified]

1. someone who has reached the necessary standard for entering a competition, especially by defeating other competitors:
He’s among the qualifiers for the Lancome Trophy at Paris.

2. a game that you have to win in order to be able to take part in a competition:
the World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands

3. technical a word or phrase that limits or adds to the meaning of another word or phrase

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