qualifier meaning
UK US /ˈkwɑləfaɪɚ/ 4 syllables
qualifier (noun): a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition.
qualifier has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
qualifier as a noun
- a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition
- the tournament was won by a late qualifier
Type of: contestant
Related forms: qualify
- a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
Synonyms: modifier
Type of: content word
Kinds: intensifier, adjective, adverb, dangling modifier
Related forms: qualify
How to pronounce qualifier
qualifier is pronounced /ˈkwɑləfaɪɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with QU · words ending in ER · 9-letter words
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