qualifier Definition
- 1a word or phrase that is added to another word to give more information about it and help to describe it more accurately
- 2a person or team that competes in a preliminary round in order to enter a competition
Using qualifier: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "qualifier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the phrase 'big house,' 'big' is a qualifier.
Example
The team won the qualifier and advanced to the final round.
Example
The adverb 'very' is a common qualifier in English.
Example
The adjective 'red' is a qualifier in the phrase 'red apple.'
qualifier Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for qualifier
Antonyms for qualifier
- generalizer
- overgeneralizer
Phrases with qualifier
a preliminary match or game that determines which teams or individuals will advance to the next round of a competition
Example
The qualifier match was intense, with both teams fighting hard to advance to the next round.
an exam that tests a student's knowledge and skills in a particular subject, used to determine whether they are qualified to continue studying or working in that field
Example
She passed her qualifying exam with flying colors and was accepted into the graduate program.
the standards or requirements that must be met in order to be considered eligible for something
Example
The qualifying criteria for the scholarship include a minimum GPA and demonstrated financial need.
Origins of qualifier
from Latin 'qualificare', meaning 'to specify the quality of'
Summary: qualifier in Brief
A 'qualifier' [ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə] is a word or phrase that provides additional information about another word, such as 'big' in 'big house.' It can also refer to a person or team that competes in a preliminary round to enter a competition. Examples of qualifiers include the adverb 'very' and the adjective 'red' in 'red apple.' Other phrases include 'qualifier match,' 'qualifying exam,' and 'qualifying criteria.'
