qualifier | ||
1. | [ noun ] (games) a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition | |
Examples: | "the tournament was won by a late qualifier" |
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Related terms: | contestant qualify | |
2. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb | |
Synonyms: | modifier | |
Related terms: | content_word adjective dangling_modifier adverb intensifier phrase | |