qualifier

ˈkwɑləˌfaɪər

Definition

Definition of qualifier - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

early roundpreliminary stage of a competition

The qualifier will determine who enters the finals.

eliminator

preliminary

competitionperson who advances to the next competition stage

She was the fastest qualifier in the race.

competitor

contestant

entrant

logiccondition that restricts a statement

He accepted the job offer with a qualifier regarding his starting date.

condition

limitation

restriction

technology

TECH.

marker that modifies another code element

TECH.

The qualifier in the code changed its behavior.

attribute

modifier

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of qualifier

Latin, qualis (of what kind)

Terms with qualifier included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

playoff

sports

series of games to determine a championship or qualifier

unless I'm very much mistaken

adv.

certainty qualifier

expressing strong belief with a small chance of being wrong

acr.

acr: automatic qualifier

status given to teams automatically qualifying for events

Examples of qualifier in a sentence

He trained hard to compete in the qualifier.
The qualifier for the finals will be announced tomorrow.
He became a qualifier after winning the preliminary round.
The contract included a qualifier about the delivery date.
She added a qualifier to her statement to avoid misunderstandings.
A qualifier was added to the function.

The software uses a qualifier for precision.

View all translations of qualifier

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:tournoi qualificatif, qualifié, ...
German:Qualifikation, Qualifikant, ...
Italian:qualificazione, qualificato, ...
Spanish:eliminatoria, clasificado, ...
Portuguese:qualificador, qualificado, ...
Chinese:预赛, 晋级者, ...
Japanese:予選, 予選通過者, ...
Arabic:تَصْفِيَة, متأهل, ...
Hebrew:שְׁלַב הַמּוּקְדָּמוֹת, מַעְפִּיל, ...
Russian:квалификация, квалификант, ...
Ukrainian:кваліфікація, переможець, ...
Hindi:क्वालिफायर, अर्ह खिलाड़ी, ...
Bengali:বাছাই পর্ব, যোগ্যতা অর্জনকারী, ...
Catalan:classificatòria, classificat, ...
Czech:kvalifikace, postupující, ...
Danish:kvalifikation, kvalificeret deltager, ...
Dutch:voorronde, gekwalificeerde, ...
Greek:προκριματικός, προκριθείς, ...
Hungarian:selejtező, továbbjutó, ...
Khmer:វគ្គជម្រុះ, អ្នកមានសិទ្ធិប្រកួតវគ្គបន្ទាប់, ...
Korean:예선, 예선 통과자, ...
Persian:مرحله مقدماتی, راه‌یافته, ...
Polish:eliminacje, kwalifikant, ...
Portuguese (BR):qualificatória, classificado, ...
Romanian:calificări, calificat, ...
Swedish:kval, kvalificerare, ...
Thai:รอบคัดเลือก, ผู้ผ่านเข้ารอบ, ...
Turkish:ön eleme, yarışmacı, ...
Vietnamese:vòng loại, người vượt qua vòng loại, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “q”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.