A1 noun Neutral #3,301 most common

qualifier

/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə/

A competition or game that a person or team must win to participate in a larger event or tournament. It is an early round of a contest that decides who is allowed to continue to the main stage.

Examples

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1

Our national team played a World Cup qualifier last night.

Our national team played a World Cup qualifier last night.

2

The organization will host the regional qualifier for the tennis championships next month.

The organization will host the regional qualifier for the tennis championships next month.

3

If we win this qualifier, we are going to the big finals!

If we win this qualifier, we are going to the big finals!

Word Family

Noun
qualifier
Verb
qualify
Adjective
qualifying
Related
qualification
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Qualifier' as a 'Quality-check' game to see if you are good enough for the finals.

Quick Quiz

The team must win the ____ on Saturday to reach the championships.

Correct!

The correct answer is: qualifier

Examples

1

Our national team played a World Cup qualifier last night.

everyday

Our national team played a World Cup qualifier last night.

2

The organization will host the regional qualifier for the tennis championships next month.

formal

The organization will host the regional qualifier for the tennis championships next month.

3

If we win this qualifier, we are going to the big finals!

informal

If we win this qualifier, we are going to the big finals!

4

Statistical analysis shows that success in the qualifier phase correlates with tournament longevity.

academic

Statistical analysis shows that success in the qualifier phase correlates with tournament longevity.

5

The marketing department is focusing on the upcoming Olympic qualifier for brand exposure.

business

The marketing department is focusing on the upcoming Olympic qualifier for brand exposure.

Word Family

Noun
qualifier
Verb
qualify
Adjective
qualifying
Related
qualification

Common Collocations

World Cup qualifier World Cup qualifier
Olympic qualifier Olympic qualifier
regional qualifier regional qualifier
win a qualifier win a qualifier
play a qualifier play a qualifier

Common Phrases

to be a qualifier

to be a person/team that succeeded in a preliminary round

automatic qualifier

a team that enters a tournament without having to play early rounds

last-chance qualifier

the final opportunity to enter a competition

Often Confused With

qualifier vs qualification

'Qualification' is the skill or the act of qualifying; a 'qualifier' is the specific game or the person competing.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when discussing the early stages of sports tournaments. It can refer to both the match itself and the person who wins the match.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the verb 'qualify' when they should use the noun 'qualifier' (e.g., saying 'the qualify was hard' instead of 'the qualifier was hard').

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Qualifier' as a 'Quality-check' game to see if you are good enough for the finals.

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Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'qualify', which comes from the Latin 'qualificare', meaning to give a specific quality to something.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: qualifiers Often used with sport names as a modifier (e.g., soccer qualifier)
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Cultural Context

In international sports like soccer, qualifiers are massive national events where teams represent their entire country to reach global stages.

Quick Quiz

The team must win the ____ on Saturday to reach the championships.

Correct!

The correct answer is: qualifier

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