Qualifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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qualifier

 

[ หˆkwษ’l.ษช.faษช.ษ™r ]

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.

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Word Description / Examples
qualifier

Used mainly in competitive settings to describe a preliminary round or criteria for further participation.

  • She passed the first qualifier to get into the main event.
  • To advance to the finals, he must win the qualifier.
modifier

Used in grammar and texts to refer to words or phrases that change the meaning of another word or phrase.

  • In the sentence 'The very loud noise', the word 'very' is a modifier.
  • Adjectives and adverbs often function as modifiers in English.
descriptor

Used to provide a description or label, often in technical, academic, or detailed contexts.

  • The job description included a detailed descriptor of each task.
  • In the database, each item has a unique descriptor.
clarifier

Used when there's a need to make something clear or to remove ambiguity in conversation or text.

  • She used a clarifier to explain the complex topic to the students.
  • To ensure everyone understood, he added a clarifier to his statement.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
qualifier

Refer to a person or team that has successfully advanced from an initial competition round.

  • He is one of the qualifiers who will compete in the national finals
  • Out of dozens of competitors, only a few qualifiers made it to the next stage
preliminary round

Use this term for the initial phase of a competition where the purpose is to shortlist participants for the main event.

  • In the preliminary round, each contestant had three minutes to make an impression
  • The preliminary round serves to identify the most promising candidates for the main event
elimination round

This phrase is suitable for situations where participants are being removed from the competition based on their performance in a specific round.

  • The elimination round was intense, with many strong competitors being knocked out
  • In the elimination round, only the top three participants will move forward

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.

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Word Description / Examples
qualifier

Used in situations where someone or something meets specific criteria to participate or advance in a competition or event.

  • She made it through the qualifier round for the national spelling bee
assessment

Typically used in educational or professional settings to judge someone's knowledge, skills, or performance.

  • The final assessment will cover all the topics we've discussed this semester
evaluation

Often used in a broader context to review and judge the worth, quality, or significance of something.

  • The evaluation of the new software will determine if we can implement it company-wide
screening

Used in medical, security, or employment contexts to check for specific conditions or qualifications.

  • The new job requires a thorough background screening before you can start

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น qualificador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฃเคตเคคเฅเคคเคพ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคงเคพเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Qualifizierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kualifikator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐะปั–ั„ั–ะบะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwalifikator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟฎ้ฃพ่ชž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท qualificateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calificador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nitelendirici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์‹์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvalifikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvalifikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ๅฎš่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvalifikator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆfnisprรณf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะถะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keyfiyyษ™t mรผษ™yyษ™n edici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.