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qualifier

 

[ ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in language

A word or phrase used to attribute a quality to another word, especially a limiting or specifying word like 'very' or 'almost.' Qualifiers are often used in academic writing to make statements more precise.

Synonyms

clarifier, descriptor, modifier

Examples of usage

  • He was quite tall, not just tall.
  • She is almost always late to meetings.
  • The research findings were somewhat inconclusive.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

A series of games or matches used to determine the final contestant or team in a competition. Qualifiers are often used in tournaments to narrow down the field of participants.

Synonyms

elimination round, preliminary round

Examples of usage

  • The top eight teams will advance to the qualifiers.
  • She performed well in the qualifiers and secured her spot in the finals.
Context #3 | Noun

in employment

An examination or test used to assess the skills and abilities of a potential candidate for a job. Qualifiers are often part of the recruitment process.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, screening

Examples of usage

  • She passed the qualifiers with flying colors.
  • The qualifiers helped the company identify top talent.

Translations

Translations of the word "qualifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 qualificador

🇮🇳 गुणवत्ता निर्धारक

🇩🇪 Qualifizierer

🇮🇩 kualifikator

🇺🇦 кваліфікатор

🇵🇱 kwalifikator

🇯🇵 修飾語

🇫🇷 qualificateur

🇪🇸 calificador

🇹🇷 nitelendirici

🇰🇷 수식어

🇸🇦 مؤهل

🇨🇿 kvalifikátor

🇸🇰 kvalifikátor

🇨🇳 限定词

🇸🇮 kvalifikator

🇮🇸 hæfnispróf

🇰🇿 құжаттаушы

🇬🇪 კვალიფიკატორი

🇦🇿 keyfiyyət müəyyən edici

🇲🇽 calificador

Etymology

The word 'qualifier' originated from the Latin word 'qualificare', which means 'to describe the character of something'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Originally used in the sense of describing or characterizing, 'qualifier' has evolved to encompass various meanings across different fields such as language, sports, and employment.

See also: disqualification, disqualify, qualification, qualifications, qualified, qualifying, unqualified.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,543, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.