1. A content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
   "'Bright' is a qualifier in 'The bright sun'";
   - modifier
    
2. 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"

Derived forms: qualifiers

Type of: content word, contestant, open-class word

Part of: phrase

Encyclopedia: Qualifier